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One of our members reported receiving the following scam GoFundMe donation request that included a USATF logo. Please be careful and confirm any requests that you receive.

Scam GoFundMe Request

Crystal would like you to support Help Support Charles
by making a donation and helping spread the word.
I’m trying to raise $15,000
$6,750 RAISED / 18 SUPPORTERS / 18 DAYS LEFT

“Charles is a 3 year old boy who desperately needs your help. In March 2018, Charles was diagnosed with a rare disease known as Cholesteatoma, which causes a tumor to grow behind his ear drum.

This life threatening tumor is growing daily and needs to be operated on urgently before it eventually grows into his brain. A pioneering operation costing $15,000 is available privately, we have been able to raise $6,750 but we still need $8,250. This operation will not only lasers the tumor away, but it will also reduce the risk of Charles needing further treatment.

Charles wants to be a doctor when he grows up. Please help us raise the money for Charles operation so that he can live a normal, healthy life and fulfill his dream.

Please share your prayers and financial support to encourage Charles in this battle. Every dollar counts and any amount donated will be highly appreciated.”

Janes Elite Racing – Women’s 50-59 – 4 x 800m Relay – American Record

This morning at the USATF So Cal Masters Track & Field Championships at West L.A. College the Janes Elite Racing team dominated with setting a new Masters Outdoor American Record in the W50-59 4x800m relay with a blazing time of 10:26.85. They crushed the standing American Record of 10:45.23, set by Athena T.C. in 2012, by over 18 seconds. The racing order of Tania Fischer (52), Kathy Cushing-Murray (53), Kirsten O’Hara-Leetch (53), and Judith Stobbe (53) logged splits:

1:13.72
2:33.99 (1:20)
3:52.74 (1:18)
5:18.84 (1:25)
6:32.29 (1:13)
7:55.78 (1:23)
9:06.70 (1:10)
10:26.85 (1:19)

Congratulations to the Janes on this amazing performance!

Grant Money Available for Masters and Para-Athletes

We are happy to announce this year that the SCA Athlete’s Advisory Committee has funding available for assistance to our member athletes. Funds have been set aside to support our Masters and Para-Athletes who need financial assistance for championship travel, registration fees, etc. (ie., USATF Masters Nationals (Spokane, WA), World Masters Championships (Malaga, Spain), Para-Athletics Youth World Games (Athlone, Ireland).

If you wish to apply, complete the 2018 USATF So Cal Athlete Funding Form and you may contact SCA Athlete Representative Chair, Lorraine Williams at 562-335-6727 or SCA Treasurer at [email protected].