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ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

PERMISSION, RELEASE AND MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (rev. 11-2016)

1. I, the lawful parent or guardian of (the “Child”), give permission for my Child to participate in the activity as described on the reverse of this sheet (the “Activity) and release from all liability and indemnify the Archdiocese of Cincinnati (the”Archdiocese”), the Archbishop of Cincinnati (“the Archbishop”), both individually and as trustee for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and all parishes and schools within the Archdiocese, La Salle High School, and their respective officers, agents, representatives, volunteers, and employees from any and all liability, claims, judgments, cost and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of any injury or illness incurred by my Child while participating in or traveling to or from the Activity and further agree not to bring or prosecute or allow to be brought or prosecuted (including but not limited to prosecution through subrogation) in my name, or on behalf of my Child, any claims, lawsuits or actions against the Archbishop, the Archdiocese, La Salle High School, and their respective officers, agents, representatives, volunteers and employees.

2. I further understand that my Child’s participation in the Activity is purely voluntary and is a privilege and not a right, and that my Child, and I, on behalf of my Child, agree to my Child’s participation in the Activity in spite of the risks.

3. I agree to instruct my Child to cooperate with the Archbishop or his agents in charge of the activity.

4. I appoint the Archbishop or his agents who are acting as leaders of the Activity as my attorney in fact to act for me in my name and my behalf, in any way that I would act if I were personally present, with respect to the following matters if any injury, illness or medical emergency occurs during the activity or related travel:

(i) To give any and all consents and authorizations to any physicians, dentist, hospital or other persons or institutions pertaining to any emergency medications, medical or dental treatments, diagnostic or surgical procedures or any other emergency actions as our attorney shall deem necessary or appropriate for the best interest of the child.

(ii) I understand that the agents of the Archbishop will make a reasonable attempt to contact me as soon as possible in the event of a medical emergency involving my Child.

5. This power of attorney shall lapse automatically upon completion of the activity and any related travel.

6. I agree that the Archbishop or his agents may use a photograph, video or other likeness of my child for promotional purposes, website and office functions and use social media and technology to communicate to my child regarding ministry related activities.

7. This acknowledgement and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of the State of Ohio, and if any portion hereof is declared invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.  This acknowledgement and release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, except for the choice of law provisions thereof.

I have carefully read and understand and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this Permission, Release, and Medical Power of Attorney shall be effective and binding upon me, my Child, and my own and my Child’s personal representative or estate, assigns, heirs, and next of kin and that I have signed this agreement of my own free will.

Please check and complete one of the following:

______  I give permission for my son to drive to the destination of this event. I have instructed him on expected behavior on the road and that he and others in the car must wear seat belts. I acknowledge that the students named here______________________ 

_______________________________________________________ will be passengers in his car. (Reminder: Ohio driving laws state that licensed drivers who are 16 years old may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one person who is not a family member, unless accompanied by the parent, guardian, or custodian.)

______  I give permission for my son to ride to the destination of this event in the car driven by ______________________________. I have instructed him on expected behavior on the road and that he and others in the car must wear seat belts.

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date          /          /

Home Address City Zip

Place of Employment

Work Address City Zip

Parent or Guardian Phone No. (w)                     (h)       (c) _______________________

Emergency Contact Phone No. (w) (h)

(c)  ________________________________________