Breast cancer ripoff

I was online on day this week and I looked up the breast cancer 3 day 60 mile walk I couldn't believe to register its $90 and then you have to raise $2,300. This is what the website says 3daywalk.com: "Registered walkers must be 16 years old by the end of 2009 and agree to raise a minimum of $2,300 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, in order to walk. Minors 16 or 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the event who is also a registered walker. Please note that registration fees and all donations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All walkers must have medical insurance at the time of the event in order to participate." So if you under 18 you have to register plus you have to have an adult registered also and you both have to pay the $90 and you both have to raise $2,300. How ridicules is that. I was unaware that Susan G Komen for the Cure only wanted rich people to raise money for breast cancer. They even have a place where you can put a discount code...what kind of crap walk is this I mean come on you would think they would be happy with whatever they got. And here's another little tid bit of info even if your going there to volunteer as a crew member you also pay a $90 registration fee and you must raise $2,300. If you as a participant don't raise the minimum amount of money they'll take it from a credit card or bank account you have to sign a contract saying that you will. Here is the contract you must sign:


Agreement

I wish to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day. If I am registering as a walker, I will be at least 16 years or older by the end of this year (2009). During the event, minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is also a registered walker. If I am registering as a crew member, I will be at least 18 years old on the date the event commences.
I understand that all donations processed by the Breast Cancer 3-Day donation office are non-refundable and non-transferable, even if I do not participate in the event. I also understand that the $90 registration fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and not tax deductible. If I am registering as a walker, I understand that I must raise at least $2,300 in order to participate in the event. If I have not reached my fundraising minimum of $2,300 by the time the event commences, I may opt to make an instant self-donation or a delayed self-donation, or I may choose not to participate.
Waiver and Release of Liability
I understand that while participating in this event, I will be using public streets and facilities where many hazards exist and I am aware of and appreciate the risks that may result. I am also aware that accidents may occur during this event which could result in serious injury or death. I am voluntarily participating in this event with knowledge of all such risks.
In consideration for being permitted to participate in this event, I agree to assume all risks and to release, hold harmless and covenant not to sue NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day, LLC, Event 360, Inc., Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Philanthropic Trust, and any designated beneficiaries, sponsors, officials, participating clubs, communities, organizations, friends of the event, including the event medical sponsor, the Medical Director, and members of the Medical Team, and all other government or public entities including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation and affiliated organizations and all their respective directors, officers, agents, employees and members (collectively, “the releasees”), for any claim, loss or liability that I may have arising out of my participation in the event, including bodily injury, death or property damage, whether caused by negligence or carelessness of the releasees or otherwise.
I intend by the Waiver and Release of Liability to release in advance, and to waive my rights and to discharge all of the releasees from all claims, losses or liabilities for death, bodily injury or property damage that I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the releasees, from dangerous or defective property or equipment owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I understand and agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives.
I am physically capable of completing this event. I understand I may be asked to provide a doctor’s note or other proof that I am permitted to participate by my primary care health provider. If I am aware of or under treatment for any physical infirmity, ailment or illness, my medical care provider knows of and has approved my participation in this event. I will maintain personal health insurance while participating in the event. I acknowledge that I, and I alone, am solely responsible for my personal health and safety, and the personal property I bring with me. I will read the event description and rules for participation in the event and I will abide by all rules and regulations established by the event organizers and personnel as well as the local vehicle code. I further agree that my participation in the event is subject to the sole discretion of the organizers and Medical Director of the event, and that my participation may be limited for medical or other safety-related reasons.
Photo Release
I understand that my name, photograph, picture, voice, or likeness (collectively “image”) may be used for all promotional purposes related to the event by NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day, LLC, Event 360, Inc., Susan G. Komen for the Cure, National Philanthropic Trust, and their successors and assigns, sponsors, beneficiaries, licensees, affiliates, and employees (collectively “grantees”). I hereby grant to the grantees the right to (i) use my image in promotional materials or for any other legitimate purpose, (ii)create composite or computer-manipulated materials from my image, (iii) use, reproduce, publish, exhibit, distribute, and transmit my image in any media, including but not limited to print material, television, film, Internet, DVD, and CD-ROM, (iv) assign the above rights to third parties. I waive the right to inspect or approve my image or materials that incorporate my image. I understand that I will receive no compensation in connection with the use of my image. I release the grantees from any liability, damages, or claims resulting from the use of my image, including claims for libel or invasion of privacy. I understand and agree that the terms of this paragraph are binding on my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.
I have carefully read this Waiver of Liability and Agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that by selecting the "I AGREE" check box I agree to all terms and conditions.

My Great Grandmother had breast cancer and I wanted to do this in her memory and it just really bothers me that you have to give a certain amount of money. I mean I think that they should be happy with what they can get and if your going to have a set amount of money make it something reasonable, that more them my mortgage. Shame on them for asking that much money it makes it so much harder for people to walk and it's really in my opinion not fair. I wish I could boycott but who would I go with and where would you do it. I think its great that theres an organization that's helping breast cancer but I don't think they should be so greedy. what do you think?