This is an application to participate as a Charity Boxer in the 18th Long Island Fight for Charity Event on November 20,2023 at the Long Island Hilton. By signing below, you agree to all terms and conditions, and Long Island Fight for Charity (hereinafter “LIFFC”) and all its parent and affiliated agencies agree to support you as set forth herein:

DEPOSIT
There is a non-refundable application fee of $100 with submission of application. A copy of your Birth Certificate or valid Passport must accompany your application.

Within 30 days approval and acceptance as a Charity Fundraiser, each Charity Boxer shall tender a deposit of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) made payable to Long Island Community Chest (LICC). The deposit shall be used for the training, training gear, promotional materials, and Charity Boxer ring attire (Shirt, Trunk, Shoes, Robe.) Should Charity Boxer meet their $10,000 fundraising obligation (excluding boxer deposit), as set forth herein, they will have the option of obtaining a refund of the $1,000 deposit or applying the deposit to discounted tickets to the Main Event.

FUNDRAISING
Each Charity Boxer is required to donate or raise a minimum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for participation in the 18th LIFFC Event. The fundraising will be achieved through sponsorships, donations and ticket sales. LIFFC will provide Charity Boxer sponsorship packages and opportunities including but not limited to ticket sales, web and print advertising, event sponsorship, apparel sponsorship and others, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the Charity Boxer. Please note all funds raised shall be considered NON-REFUNDABLE.

Although the LIFFC has many secondary benefits, its primary purpose is fundraising. Therefore, a fundraising compliance schedule has been established for Charity Boxers. Failure to comply with this schedule as set forth as Exhibit A shall constitute a material breach of this agreement and be grounds for exclusion of further participation by Charity Boxer.

Should Charity Boxer successfully provide or raise in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), then Charity Boxer shall have the opportunity to request a Nassau or Suffolk based qualified 501(c)(3) to be approved by LIFFC to share fifty (50) percent of the funds raised above Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

I choose to designate the below listed 501 (c)(3) to received 50% of the funds raised over my initial $10,000.I choose to keep the funds with the Long Island Fight for Charity and waive my right to designate another charity to receive a portion of my fundraising.I choose to designate the below listed 501 (c)(3) to received 50% of the funds raised over my initial $10,000.

TRAINING
Each Charity Boxer shall train for the event commencing June 1, 2023, and up to the day of the event for a minimum of twenty (20) sessions. Boxers must also attend mandatory sparring sessions during September and October 2023. Training will be conducted at one of the LIFFC approved facilities in Nassau and Suffolk. LIFFC understands all Charity Boxers are not professional boxers and does not expect perfection, however as health and safety is always our concern, a training regimen is required. Training will be on a weekly basis or greater at the discretion of your assigned trainer. You will be provided with proper training gear to complete your training. Failure to train or spar as set forth shall constitute a material breach of this agreement and you will not be permitted to participate in The Main Event. Your assigned trainer will have final determination as to your physical ability to enter the boxing ring on the day of the event.

USA BOXING REGISTRATION & MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
In order to comply with licensing and certification requirements with USA Boxing Metro, each Charity Boxer must be registered with USA Boxing. This includes submitting all required forms and documentation including a USA Boxing Annual Medical Examination Certificate stating that he/she is in good physical and mental health, and able to participate in the LIFFC Main Event, completed by his/her physician within the past 12 months. All documents provided to LIFFC subject to this provision will remain strictly confidential. All documentation must be submitted to secure official ring credentials. LIFFC will assist with the completion and submission of these forms to USA Boxing Metro.

PUBLICITY
LIFFC realizes that all Charity Boxers are truly exceptional volunteers and LIFFC will advertise Charity Boxers and his or her business on the LIFFC website, in promotional materials; in printed materials, through social media and through other means as directed by the Marketing and Public Relations firm hired by the LIFFC. Furthermore a special edition of The Long Island Business News will highlight all Charity Boxers with pictures and stories.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Charity Boxer hereby agrees that participation in the 18th Long Island Fight for Charity Event is solely and completely voluntary on the part of Charity Boxer, and Charity Boxer hereby does so willingly with full knowledge of all potential risks thereon including potential physical, mental and emotional damage. With such knowledge, and without any undue influence thereon, Charity Boxer hereon assumes all risks associated with participation in this event be they latent or patent.

INDEMNITY
Charity Boxer hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless LIFFC and all its parent and subsidiary agencies from any and all claims Charity Boxer or any agents, heirs, successors or assigns may have as a result whatsoever in or relating to Charity Boxer’s participation in the 18th Long Island Fight for Charity.

PREVAILING PARTY
The prevailing party in any action or proceeding arising out of or to enforce any provision of this Agreement, will be awarded reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in that action or proceeding, or in the enforcement of any judgment or award rendered

ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement including any and all Exhibits attached contains the entire agreement of the parties, and any alleged agreements or representations not expressly set forth herein are deemed non-existent, null and void. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with New York law.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, Charity Boxer acknowledges that he/she has read this entire Agreement, understands each and every provision thereto, has had any questions asked in regard thereof satisfactorily answered and agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, which Charity Boxer understands is a legally binding contract.

Exhibit A
FUND RAISING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE

I, a Charity Boxer for the 18th Annual Long Island Fight for Charity hereby agree and commit to personally >b>donate or raise a minimum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the Charities which the event benefits. I agree to comply with the Fundraising Schedule below.

$100.00 non-refundable application fee with submission of application
$1,000.00 within 30 days of acceptance and approval of application
$2,000.00 raised by June 1,2023 to receive equipment and start training
$5,000.00 on or before September 15, 2023
$10,000.00 on or before November 20, 2023

Card Type:MastercardVisaAmerican Express

If using standard mail, the address is:

Long Island Fight for Charity
℅ Jamie Austin
6 Montrose Lane
East Northport, NY 11731

When sending checks, please make payable to Long Island Community Chest

www.lifightforcharity.org
 
Exhibit B
Becoming a Fundraising Boxer for the Long Island Fight for Charity

• Submit application with $100 nonrefundable deposit
$100 non refundable application fee - payment can be made by check or credit card
Copy of Birth Certificate or valid Passport
Complete the Boxer Bio Form
• Commit to raising a minimum of $10,000 for Long Island Charities
Include valid credit card # with your application, to cover fundraising shortfall, if applicable
• After Approval by the Committee and before you are assigned a gym & trainer:
$1,000 due within 30 days of application approval,
Reach $2,000 in fundraising by June 1st
Should Charity Boxer meet their $10,000 fundraising obligation (excluding boxer deposit), as set forth herein, they will have the option of obtaining a refund of the $1,000 deposit or applying the deposit to discounted tickets to the Main Event.
• Set appointment with our PR Team to create your boxer marketing plan and what marketing materials you will need (we provide materials)
• Have your doctor complete the USA Boxing Medical Release form (must be completed by August 4th, no exceptions!)
• For Charity Boxers over 40 years of age on the date of the Main Event, a Master Medical Form and additional Medical testing is required.
• Commit to participating in a minimum of at least one Fundraising event arranged by the LIFFC at one of our participating restaurants (Monthly June to October - it is your responsibility to have guests attend at a cost which includes food and beverage - ticket sales go towards your fundraising goal - see dates below)
• Commit to attending FFC evening events:
FFC Kickoff & Boxer Announcement - June 7th
Boxer Matchup Event - October 16th
• Commit to weekly training program Starting June 1 with approved coaches and gyms
• Early training (through September 2-3 times a week)
• Late Training beginning in October 3+ times a week

Mandatory Sparring to set matchups & fight card at least4 times
September/October/November (usually Sunday mornings)

• Participate in local media activities and interviews including the week before the event at 5AM for News 12
• Select your entourage & fight night music
• Post photos, videos, and information regularly on social media
• Participate as a fundraising boxer at the 2023 Main Event in front of over 1,000 attendees.

Should you wish to designate a charity of your own to share funds raised equally above $10,000 please provide the name, address and all contact information for the charity including 501(c)3 documents. Charities must be based and serve Nassau or Suffolk residents.

BOXER FUNDRAISING DATES:
You must participate in at least one of the following events:
July 11th - TOA in Huntington
July 25th - Canz in Bohemia
August 9th - Met game at Citifield
August 21st - TOA in Farmingdale
September 12th - Canz in Westbury
September 18th - Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park

I have read and understand all the details outlined in Exhibit B. I understand that failure to complete the above may hinder my ability to participate in the LIFFC on November 20, 2023.

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