The Human Race 2023

On April 23rd we gathered in person to celebrate the 2023 The Human Race event! In total we had 7 walkers and 4 competitive runners on the 3 mile course! The weather was absolutely perfect for this outdoor event!

In addition to our walkers and runners, CSDHH hosted a resource table at the event. We enjoyed meeting the other nonprofit organizations and learning about their different programs and services.

Our goal for The Human Race was to raise money for the Evans-Melton Communication Access Fund which provides interpreting, captioning, and SSP services for local events not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990. Our goal was to raise $500.00. Thanks to our generous team and community members, we raised $613.00 for this fund! We would like to thank the following folks for their support of communication access for all:

Cat Bartfield

Gabby & Frankie Blankenship

John Sherwood

Kayla Currie

Mary-Beth J. Brown Interpreting

Patsy Wiggins

Rebecca McMillion

**Thank you to the 4 anonymous donors for their contributions!

Giving is not just limited to money! We also want to thank several volunteers who dedicated their time to provide transportation, human guidance, and communication access at the event! We appreciate you and your service to our community:

Bria Ward, UNCG Interpreting Student

Cat Bartfield, UNCG Interpreting Graduate

Emily Mallard, Elon University Student

Kayla Currie, UNCG Advocacy Student

Meg Hunter, Elon University Student

Shannon Mosley, UNCG Interpreting Student

Rachel Garner, Elon University Student

Rebecca McMillion, Pro Bono ASL Interpreter

The Human Race 2022

The Human Race 2022 was a success!

After two years of this event being virtual, we were thrilled to return to an in-person 5K this year, at a new location at LeBauer Park in downtown Greensboro. We had runners and walkers for our team, saw new faces and old, and enjoyed the lovely spring weather.

Each year, this event is an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to fundraise to support our mission, and we are thrilled each year to be able to raise money to support communication access in our community.

The Evans-Melton Communication Access Fund supports communication access services at events that wouldn’t otherwise be accessible. Past events include community organizing demonstrations, weddings, funerals and memorial services, the NC Folk Festival, among others.

Despite a shorter fundraising campaign this year, our community and supporters showed that they truly feel that access is key, and we surpassed our fundraising goal and more than doubled the net amount raised in 2021. Our total amount raised was $513.23. We would like to thank the following donors for their support of communication access:

Dana Gourley

Donna Urquhart

Erik Oehler

Katie Sprayberry

Lynne Allen

TJ and Ann Jones

Mary-Beth J. Brown Interpreting

Paige Sprinkle

Rebecca McMillion

Rosie Carratello

Tanya Mastromonica

* And thank you to our 4 anonymous donors!

While this year’s event is over, you can always support communication access. We accept donations year round on our website, and we would love for you to stay up to date with CSDHH via our Facebook page, Instagram page, or monthly newsletter, as we move toward returning to in-person community events.

The Human Race 2020

This event was a special cause for celebration! Not only was the Race to the Fundraising Finish Line program a success but, CSDHH reached a new record-breaking fundraising total! Previously in 2018, we raised $2,250 for the newly established Evans-Melton Access Fund. Now two years later, the same fund is still benefiting from the community’s support in the amount of $2,444.65! This accomplishment is more than just a dollar value. It represents a strong community who shares in the same vision of Access for All even in this time of hardship. We may be separated by distance but we are clearly united by our love of community! Click here to view Meredith’s interview with the Race Coordinator, talking about why Access for All is so important.

CSDHH Fundraising Total Passes Previous Years!

We broke more than just fundraising records in this year’s Human Race event! Thanks to all of our donors, team members, and active social media supporters, who helped launch CSDHH into the top 10 out of 78 participating nonprofits! This is a proud first in our history! When we started the 2020 campaign, we did not set out to be one of the top teams. Our only goal then and now has been to share our vision of Access for All. It was a collective belief in that vision that lifted CSDHH to this position. We’ve said it several times in several ways but the team at CSDHH values our community and their support!

In case you missed the live viewing of the Race to the Fundraising Finish Line program, here is a direct link to watch all the excitement with ASL interpretation. 

Thanks to Donors

We are celebrating all those who donated to the CSDHH Team! Collecting $2,444.65 doesn’t just happen because we wish it to happen! It takes the collective power of caring folks who open up their wallets to support change in their community. We had almost 40 donors to thank for helping to grow the Evans-Melton Access Fund. On behalf of the entire CSDHH team, thanks to the donors for their! 

2020 Donors:

Alona Johnson

AmyRuth McGraw

Angela Reynolds

Cheryl Byrd 

Deborah Ashcroft

Dora Tin

Elaine Montgomery

Emily Spivey

Felicia Newton

Glenda Small

Jacob Lipps

Jamie Goeller

Jaime Hill

Janie Hardin

Jennifer Vega-Cook

Judy & Claude Stout

Kelle Owens

Kirsten Corcoran

Kristine Coppley

Latoya Jordan

Lizzy Chapman

Lynne Allen

Mary-Beth Brown

Rebecca Bryant

Rebecca McMillion

Rosie Carratello

Shannon Melton

Sheila Farrell

Stephanie Canipe

Tanya Mastromonica

Teresja Poole

*Thank you also to our 9 Anonymous Donors!

Thanks to Team Members

We sorely missed running and cheering on our CSDHH team members this year! Even though we couldn’t line up together at the start line, our team members turned out some of their personal best times! Of our 18 registered team members, 3 placed within the top 10 overall! Congratulations! This is an incredible accomplishment that also helped to spotlight CSDHH’s Evans-Melton Access Fund. The team at CSDHH sincerely thanks everyone who participated in the competitive 5K race and walk, we appreciate them going the extra mile to support our mission!

In so many ways 2020’s Human Race event was a success despite these unprecedented times. We appreciate the community rallying behind CSDHH’s campaign in the Human Race over a span of ten weeks and adapting along with us. While the race may be over, our team will continue to show how donated dollars are being spent in the community ensuring Access for All!

2018 The Human Race

Thank you for a record breaking year! Together we raised $2,250.00 to fund community access services for individuals who are Deaf, Deaf Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened at local, public events. We had over 33 walkers and runners represent team CSDHH on April 14th. Thank you to everyone who volunteered with our team to provide guidance, communication access, take photos, and be the cheerleaders at the finish line! We could not make this fundraising goal possible without the love and dedication from our community!

2018 CSDHH The Human Race Decals were designed and made by Cynthia Poupard!

We passed out 80 decals to all CSDHH Human Race participants! Thank you Cynthia Poupard for your beautiful design!

Thank you Poupard Family for not only making the beautiful CSDHH Human Race Decals but for making them at a discounted price for CSDHH! The entire CSDHH team appreciates your self-owned business, your creativity, and your support for the local community!