Road Race Raises Money for Boston Children’s Hospital
Pictured from right to left: volunteer Larry Alberto, “LUCKY†the Boston Celtics Mascot, Michael Alberto, winner Titus Mutinda, Jackson Calvert, Joshua Catallo, 2nd place winner Dan Forward, Michael Pulli, U12F winner Amy Orcott, Paul Williams and Brian Daly.
The Foundation of Friends produced the 2nd annual RUNNING OF THE LEPRECHAUNS to benefit Boston Childrens Hospital on Saturday, March 15, 2015 in Medford, MA. The event fielded 600 participants as costumed runners on a mission took to the start line at 10:30am in the drizzling rain. The crowd cheered as Boston Celtics Mascot “Lucky†flipped in the air just before the race took off. Titus Mutinda, last year’s 2nd place winner, took home 1st place with a time of 16:55. Dan Green of Quincy came in 2nd at 17:09 with Dan Forward of Medford came in 3rd at 17:30. The first woman was Emily McDivitt of Melrose with a time of 20:40. Emily was one of many “Miles for Miracles†Boston Children’s Hospital Charity Runners taking part in the race. The finish line crowd erupted as 11 year old Amy Orcutt of Medford blazed her way through 1st Under 13 at 21:44. Mayor McGlynn placed a race medal on every child under 13 to cross the finish line. Full race results can be found at racemenu.com/runningoftheleprechauns.
A traditional St. Patrick’s Day party followed the event. The feet were stomping and hands clapping to the lively Irish Band of Rare Auld Times and the award winning Irish dancers of Goulding School of Dance. Irish Bread baked by the culinary students at Medford High School was served with beef stew. Lisa’s Pizza was served to the children. Michael Boursiquot of Boston Children’s Hospital thanked the crowd for their dedication and support of the hospital. Photos of the event can be found at Facebook.com/Runningoftheleprechauns
IT TAKES A VILLAGE!! Race Directors Kelly Catallo and Kelly South would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our partners in success Mayor McGlynn, Lisa Evangelista, The City of Medford, The Medford Police Department, The Medford Fire Department, The DPW, The Medford Lodge of Elks, Local 25 Teamsters, Clear Channel, DJ Brian Ray, Photographer Kristen Granara, Zumba with Nancy, RaceMenu, Rare Auld Times, Goulding School of Dance, The MHS Culinary Program, The Audio/Visual Club, MHS programming, MHS Girls Softball team, the MHS Boys Baseball Team, The Kiwanis Key Club, Phi Delta Epsilon of UMASS and the many other community volunteers and sponsors that made Running of the Leprechauns to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital a huge success!
Sponsors of the event included Cosmopolitan Real Estate Inc, Regan Associates- Attorneys at Law, Kelly & Steve South, Mullaghanarry Realty Group, Teamsters Local 25 Boston, New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union, Jordan and White LLC- Attorneys at Law, Kiwanis Club of Medford, Roome & Guarracino LLC- Structural Engineers, Century Bank, Pediatric Associates of Medford, Bates Insurance, East Boston Savings Bank, Medford Rotary Club, Boston Physical and Wellness, Law Offices of Sheila E. Grant and East Cambridge Savings Bank.
You can make a donation to Boston Childrens Hospital in support of the event at http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/site/TR?px=1143817&pg=personal&fr_id=1231. Event shirts can be ordered by emailing kelly@teamcre.com.
Foundation of Friends is a social service organization formed by Kelly Sheehan Catallo in 2013 culminating 20+ years of volunteer community fundraising. The mission of Foundation of Friends is to bring people of the community together to create FUNdraising events within the community. Bringing fun and culture to all while raising funds for organizations that support and improve the quality of life in the community. When friends come together, anything is possible!
– Submitted by Kelly Catallo