350 Participate in Stamford Public Education Foundation's 2nd Annual MarcUS for Change 5K

From the Stamford Public Education Foundation

With more than 350 participants, The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) held its second successful MarcUS for Change 5K run/walk on Sunday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cove Island Park in Stamford. “We are grateful to all of our sponsors, runners and volunteers who made the day a success. The run raised over $65,000 to date, which is significantly higher than last year,” said SPEF Executive Director Sue Rigano. All proceeds support SPEF and its nationally recognized mentoring initiatives.

Top tier sponsors for the event included: MarcUS for Change.org, Indeed, PwC, First County Bank, and The Canida Family. The complete list follows.

Mayor David Martin and Superintendent Winifred Hamilton were on hand to cheer on participants and kick off the event. The school with the largest number of participants, Stamford High School, proudly accepted the MarcUS for Change “Spirit Award” along with a check for $1,000. All 350 participants received a dri-fit shirt and enjoyed food generously donated by community businesses. There was also music, face painting and a Fun Run for the kids.

About SPEF: The Stamford Public Education Foundation’s mission is to support the students and teachers in Stamford’s Public Schools through community collaboration and philanthropy. At the elementary level, the foundation supports literacy initiatives and at the middle and high school levels our focus is on college and career readiness. For further information or to make a donation call 203- 965-7733 or visit www.spefct.org.

Title Sponsor: MarcUS for Change

Gold Medal Sponsor: Indeed, PwC

Silver Medal Sponsors: First County Bank, The Canida Family

Bronze Medal Sponsors: Barre Results, The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC, The Friezo Family Foundation, Philip Spadaro Contractor LLC, Lightpath, Shoreline Pools, Inc., The Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Water Stop Sponsors: The Arts Family, Lisa Hajudkiewicz, The O’Halloran Family, Juanita James & Dudley Williams, Nestle Waters, North America®, Picture That Art Consultants, SISTERGOLDEN.COM, The Winter Family, Canadian Women’s Club of Chicago

Race Supporters: Barbara Aronica & Peter Buck, Belltown Pizzeria, Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy, Connecticut Film Center, The Enochs Family, The Ferrones, Patti & Tom Gawlak, Gold Exchange of Stamford, Parisi Speed School Stamford, Scouted Sports L.L.C., Eileen & Fred Springer, Connie & John Telesco, The Rachel Sottosanti Memorial Scholarship Foundation www.be-kinder.com

In Kind Donations: BarQ, Beldotti Bakery, David Pia Associated Appliances, DiMare Bakery, DJ Serifim, Donut Delight, Dunkin Donuts, Erica Giannetti, Jill Ingrasia, Lisette’s Creative Face Painting, Liz Sue Bagels, McFadden’s Stamford, North Stamford Exchange Club, Poland Spring®, The Radinoch Family, Roly Poly, Angelica Salem, Connor Savage, Scott’s Corner Market, Sealed With A Kiss, Sign of the Whale, Stew Leonard’s, WWE

Contributed photo.