RUN OR WALK IN MEMORY OF NICOLE DEFILIPPO
The Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial support to a graduating senior who is entering the special education field. Nicole passed suddenly on November 15, 2006 from Viral Myocarditis. She was a past participant in the Branford Road Race, please join her family and friends to run/walk to honor her memory.
RUN OR WALK IN MEMORY OF SANDRA CICCONE
The Sandra Ciccone Scholarship is a need based scholarship given to a Branford High School Senior who demonstrates academic achievement. Sandra, a frequent race participant, passed away nine years ago at age 22. Please join her family and friends to run/walk to honor her memory.
THE JAMES BLACKSTONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The James Blackstone Memorial Library is the community information resource for Branford and nearby residents on the Connecticut shoreline. It provides information, resources and programs to support life-long learning and enjoyment to enhance the quality of life for all. The James Blackstone Memorial Library depends on a unique public-private partnership. Please walk or run to support your library. For information on how you can be involved in supporting the library, please visit www.blackstone.lioninc.org or call 203.488.1441
Those contributing $100 or more will receive a complimentary race entry.
The Branford Road Race has always had a family focus and this year we would like you to consider supporting The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, The Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund, The Sandra Ciccone Scholarship Fund or The James Blackstone Memorial Library.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THIS YEAR!
Nearly 1,000 Connecticut residents from the 102nd infantry battalion were recently deployed to Afghanistan. The Connecticut National Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization, provides temporary financial assistance to Connecticut National Guard members and their families. Clothing, food, medical support, general care and relief is given to those in need. We ask you to bring the following items to the race to support our soldiers overseas: Pre-Paid Phone Cards, Dried Fruit & Mixed Nuts, Body Wipes & Lotions, Foot Powder, Action DVDs, Books, Small Stuff ed Animals, Beef/Turkey Jerky, Hard Candy, Toothpaste, Canned Pringles, Fritos, etc., Gum, Lip Balm, Dry Sweetened Drink Mixes, Razors & Edge Shaving Cream, Small Kleenex Packages. These items will be sent to our troops.
