Thank You!

Thank you for volunteering for the 4th Annual Seize the Day: Amer’s Epilepsy Trail Run 10K, 5K & One-Mile Fun Run/Walk!
Read on for event information, volunteer assignments and links to download PDF and image versions of the volunteer schedule.

Event Information

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Mendon Ponds Park (Intersection of Douglas Rd. & Canfield Rd.)
Check-In & Registration: 8:00 am
10K & 5K Start: 9:00 am (timed)
One-Mile Start: 9:30 am (not timed)

Cancellation

Life happens – we understand. However, PLEASE contact Jill Johnson (310-995-6810) immediately if you are unable to volunteer. Thank you!

Rain or Shine

This event will run rain or shine! If we encounter thunder and lightning, race starts may be delayed if it looks like things will clear. If thunder and lightning remain in the area, then we will cancel the event.

First Aid

Two EMT’s and an ambulance will be standing by near the Main Tent. Each water station bin has basic first aid supplies.

Friends & Family

Please bring them! We love event day participants and volunteers!

Directions & Parking

We recommend putting the intersection of Douglas Rd. and Canfield Rd. into your GPS. Park along the side of the road near the main tent area.

Items to Bring

Water, snacks, sunblock, bug spray, weather applicable gear (umbrella, sweatshirt, jacket, ball cap, sunglasses, etc.), camp chair.

Volunteer Assignments: Set Up

PDF: Click here to print a one-sheet of all volunteer assignments.
Image: Click here to save an image of all volunteer assignments to your phone.
The same information is outlined below with links to instructions for each station.
There will be printed hard copy of instructions at each station.

Main Tent – Call Time: 6:00 am | Click here for Instructions

This group will set up Check-In & Registration, T-shirts, Volunteer Check-In, and Refreshments
Amanda Cates, Joe Gattallero, Bonnie Hockeborn, Holly Maio, Nancy Reynolds, Robert Sperry

Awards & Music – Call Time: 6:00 am | Click here for Instructions

Davanique Collier, Taylor Presutti

One-Mile – Call Time: 6:00 am

Jill Johnson

Directional Signage – Call Time: 6:00 am | Click here for Instructions

Group 1: Jeff & Maureen Sinsebox
Group 2: Holly Maio, Robert Sperry

Other

Mike Radell – Ice, 10×10 Tent, Table

Volunteer Assignments: Work the Event

Check-In & Registration – Call Time: 7:30 am | Click here for Instructions

Tracey Taylor, Spirit Timing

T-Shirt Distribution – Call Time: 7:30 am | Click here for Instructions

Lorena DeLancey, Riley Eike, Erin Greenfield

Refreshments – Call Time: 7:30 am | Click here for Instructions

Bonnie Hockeborn, Nancy Reynolds

Course Marshal – Call Time: 8:00 am

Christy Post

One-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Call Time: 8:00 am | Click here for Instructions

Randy Havens, Natoshia Brown, Eric Rozen, Tarryn Rozen

10K Water Station – Call Time: 8:00 am | Click here for Instructions

Tracey Dreisbach, Tasha Mercado, Julie St. Germaine

5K Water Station – Call Time: 8:00 am | Click here for Instructions

Ken Simpson, Save Zambito

Volunteer Assignments: Clean Up

As you break down stations, please bring all items to the large gray van near the Main Tent set up.

Clean Up – Directional Signage – Breakdown at ~10:00 am

Group 1: Jeff & Maureen Sinsebox
Group 2: Holly Maio, Robert Sperry

Clean Up – One-Mile – Breakdown at ~10:30 am

Randy Havens, Natoshia Brown, Eric Rozen, Tarryn Rozen

Check-In & Registration – Breakdown at ~10:00 am

Tracey Taylor, Spirit Timing

T-Shirt Distribution – Breakdown at ~10:30 (pending pick up)

Lorena DeLancey, Riley Eike, Erin Greenfield

Refreshments – Breakdown at ~10:30 (pending participants)

Bonnie Hockeborn, Nancy Reynolds

Awards & Music – Breakdown at ~10:30 (pending awards timing and participants)

Davanique Collier, Taylor Presutti

About EPI & Attending Staff

  • EPI (Pronounced E-P-I… not “epi” like an “epi-pen”), Empowering People’s Independence, is a health and human services agency that supports children and adults with epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • EPI offers services in 22 counties with offices in Rochester, Syracuse, and Binghamton.
  • Proceeds from this event help fund EPI and its epilepsy programs.
  • More information can be found at epiny.org.
  • Attending Staff/Leadership:
    • Rand Havens, IT
    • Jill Johnson, Associate Director of Advancement
    • Sarah Korba, Epilepsy Services
    • Taylor Presutti, Finance & Database Director
    • Mike Radell, Epilepsy Services
    • Ken Simpson, IT (water station)
    • Jeff Sinsebox, CEO
    • Dave Zambito, QI (water station)