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    ROCKET RUN |Thursday, October 12 and Friday, October 13, 2023

    This fun-run encourages fitness and fun for students of all ages!  Students in grades 1-8 will run laps around our 1/3 mile Outside Track (the block around AACA).  Our littlest Rockets in tots, preschool, and kindergarten will run an obstacle course in the gym.
     
    Rocket Run is also one of many ways for our families to fulfill their annual fundraising requirement.  
     
    EVENT GOALS
    • $120,000 raised to support the school's 2023-2024 operating budget
    • 100% student/family participation 
    • Lots of fun!
     
    FUNDRAISE ONLINE
     
    FUNDRAISE BY MAIL/CHECK

    Make all checks out to Alphonsus and add "Rocket Run" in the memo line of your check. If you would like to designate your gift to a specific student's fundraising efforts, please include his/her name in the memo as well.  

    Mail to:
    Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
    ATTN: Rocket Run
    1439 W Wellington Ave
    Chicago, IL 60657   
     
    SPONSORSHIP
    Please consider a sponsorship of Rocket Run to help us offset the cost of the event and invest in the school! Rocket Run benefits include your company logo on our 500+ event t-shirts, your company logo on our event banner, and recognition in event emails. 
     
    Please complete your sponsorship online or contact Angela Kladis for more information.
    Note that individuals and corporate representatives are welcome to contribute using this link!
     
    CLASS RUN SCHEDULE
    Parents are invited and encouraged to cheer on our Rocket runners and run themselves during the Family Fun Run! Find your child's scheduled time here. 
     
    GET INVOLVED
    Rocket Run relies on parents, like you, to be successful!  Volunteer times are flexible and volunteers are needed throughout the day. Sign up online.
     
    As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, all gifts made to Alphonsus Academy
    are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID #36-1721270