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THE INFORMATION
The distance of the event is 8K (5 miles) up Black Star Canyon, Silverado in Orange County and then a leisurely hike back down to the trail head for food and refreshments. Students choosing to hike up just part of the trail can join in with the group coming down from the top of the trail. Dr. Eggleston's hiking time to the 8K mark on the Black Star Canyon trail will be approximately 1 hour 11 minutes (average pace of 4.23 mph 6.80 Km/h). He, and everyone at the 8K mark at that time, will start the hike down picking up students on the way.
How the funds are disbursed:
1. The pot will be divided into equal shares. Each student participant will receive one share of the scholarship funds raised for this event. THEREFORE, everyone is guaranteed a winner -- just come out and participate!
2. The student with the fastest time to the 8K mark will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Second fastest time will receive a $500 scholarship.
3. Students finishing ahead of Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh in the jogging group will receive 3 shares of the pot.
4.Students finishing ahead of 1 hour to the 8K mark in the jogging group will receive 2 shares of the pot.
5. Students in the hiking group finishing ahead of Dr. Eggleston will receive 2 shares
The amount of each share will be determined by the final pot amount, the number of participants, and the number of joggers who beat 1 hour, those who beat Dr. Parish to the finish line, and the number of hikers who beat Dr. Eggleston. Get in shape, earn some money for tuition, make new friends among the Trojan Dental Family, and much more!
Transportation:
If you are taking the bus, please arrive on time at the school. We are departing the school at 6:30am, no exceptions. However, we need you to come on time for check in and departure.
The location of the bus will be on: West Jefferson Blvd on the south side of the street (facing east) between McClintock Avenue and South Hoover Street. The Norris Dental Science Center building is located on this block. You can use 930 West Jefferson, Los Angeles 90007 as an address on your GPS.
Driving Directions (if needed):
Trailhead Address: 14100 Black Star Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676. Go on Black Star Canyon Road all the way to the private metal gate that blocks the road. The distance on Black Star from Silverado Canyon Road to the private metal gate is 1.15 miles. It is paved the entire way. This section of Black Star Road is a public road (after the gate, it is a private road).
If you are meeting at the trail:
The event starts at 8:00am sharp. This means that you need to be present at Black Star by 7:30am to check in with a board of director representative, once the bus arrives. We need you all to meet near the bus so we can get you properly registered, grab your waiver forms, and distribute your t-shirt!
Hiking Group Rules:
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This is a hiking challenge. It is OK to run or jog to keep up with your hiking friends, but if you run or jog at all in the hiking group and beat Dr. Eggleston, please claim only one share of the pot.
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No racing down hill, just a friendly hike down with the group.
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Hiking poles are permitted.
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Have fun and be positive! This is an awesome event to be remembered!
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Jogging Group Rules:
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No racing down hill, just a friendly hike down with the group.
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Have fun and be positive! This is an awesome event to be remembered!
Recommendations & Requirements to Participate:
1. Positive Attitude & Energy!!!!!!
2. Print, Sign, and bring the WAIVER FORM.
3. Wear the event’s t-shirt (provided on the day of the event).
4. You can leave personal items on the bus - will be same buses going
back to the school.
5. Bring sunblock and plenty of water for the hike/jog. 1 liter of water per
hour is recommended.
Buses will leave from Jefferson Blvd in front of the Dental School parking lot at 6:30 am on Saturday, September 12th, 2015, with the Hiking Group and the Running Group scheduled to start at the Black Star Canyon trail in Silverado around 8 am. The number one objective is outdoor FUN!! In a nutshell, this event includes: FREE FOOD, FREE TRANSPORTATION, FREE GUARANTEED SCHOLARSHIP MONEY and obviously... FREE LOVE!
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
For those of you I have not met, I’m Bradley and I am a 3rd year dental student at USC. I grew up in the windy city of Chicago with my parents, sister, and twin brother. I graduated from University of Iowa with a B.S. in Health and Human Physiology, with minor degrees in psychology and entrepreneurial management. In my free time you’ll find me traveling, learning new activities, and exploring different places.
USC has provided me with the opportunity to travel to Thailand and Fiji and provide free dental work for those who have little or no access to dental care. What I love most about traveling internationally is being able to experience different cultures, customs, and traditional foods. This year, I hope to partake in another international trip, as they are truly eye opening and gratifying.
Since moving to Los Angeles I’ve really had fun learning photography, yoga, beach volleyball, surfing, and however weird, spouting fruit plants from their seeds. So far I have sprouted avocado, pineapple, orange, lemon, and mango plants. All of which are basking in my yard waiting for their first fruit.
I also love exploring, staying active, and broadening my bubble beyond the scope of dental school. I’ve hiked, biked, ran or skied in some beautiful places, my favorites being Vail, Estes Park, and Aspen, CO, Yosemite, Big Sur, and Malibu, CA, Interlaken and Zermatt, Switzerland, Barcelona, Spain and Lake Taupo, New Zealand.
As for this scholarship, I am excited to run Black Star Canyon for my 3rd consecutive year. Its a great opportunity to connect with faculty, compete with classmates, and enjoy the mountain air. I wish everyone luck hiking faster than Dr. Eggleston and running faster than Dr. Parish. They won’t make it easy! I’ll see you all at the top!
Be safe, and fight on!