The Whitline race

Saturday, June 8, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Summerfield, North Carolina

$38.10 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for The Whitline Race on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the picturesque town of Summerfield, Guilford. This uplifting event is not just a race; it’s a community rallying together to support an incredible family in need. Participants will have the opportunity to run for a cause, with various race distances available for all skill levels, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking for a fun day out.

This heartwarming fundraiser aims to help Scott Whitaker and his wife, Emily Sarah Lineback, during a challenging time as they navigate legal fees, medical bills, and insurance costs related to Emily's cancer treatment. After 12 dedicated years of service to Summerfield, Scott deserves our support, and this race is a wonderful way to honor his commitment to the community. Join us for a day filled with spirit, camaraderie, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of this deserving family. Don’t miss out on a chance to contribute; we’ll also have delicious hotdog meals for a $5 donation available from 11 AM to 1 PM. Be part of something special!

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Fun Run or Walk

Incl. $3.10 Fee

10:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Organiser's description

In the wee hours of the morning on Valentines Day, the majority council for the Town of Summerfield voted to let Scott Whitakers contract expire, thus depriving him of his severance that every town manager depends on in the event a council decides to fire them. His severance included a years salary and insurance. His wife, Emily Sarah Lineback, is fighting cancer and will not be finished with her treatments until the end of the year. They will lose their insurance months before her treatments will be finished.

Since the majority council immediately employed an attorney to fight having to give Scott his severance, Scott was forced to hire one as well. If he ends up receiving the money he is due from the town, he will have to give 1/3 of it to his attorney.

This fund raiser is to help them cover their legal fees, medical bills, and insurance premiums so they can continue to have coverage for Emily Sarahs cancer battle.

Scott has faithfully served the town as manager for 12 years and deserves our support and help. Please help us honor his family by either signing up for the race or donating towards this cause.

SAY GOODBYE TO ALL THE STAFF FROM 11-1. WE WILL SELL HOTDOG MEALS FOR A $5 DONATION AT THAT TIME AS WELL.