I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless, and forever discharge Aspire, Inc. including its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, and successors (hereinafter, the “Released Parties”), of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages, and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I ever had or may have, arising from or in any way related to my participation in any of the events or activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of, Aspire, Inc. provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct. I understand that the activities and functions in which I participate may be considered (but do not have to be) of a volunteer nature. On behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I waive all claims for damages, injuries, and death sustained to me or my property that I may have against the aforementioned Release Parties. By this Waiver, I assume any risk and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury, death, or damage to personal property associated with my work as a volunteer on behalf of Aspire, Inc. or the Released Parties including but not limited to any professional or volunteer activities, community events, using Aspire, Inc.’s facilities or equipment, practicing and/or engaging in organizational functions, philanthropic activities, other nonprofit or for-profit engagements or functions and fundraisers or other related activities on and off the premises. This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties. The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Aspire, Inc. whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise. I have read, understand, and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand and confirm that by signing this WAIVER AND RELEASE I have given up considerable future legal rights. I have signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, or promise of guarantee being communicated to me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law. I hereby certify that I am mentally competent to enter into this waiver, and have read the above carefully before signing.