Stamford Public Education Foundation CEO Assembles Tough Mudder Team

From the Stamford Public Education Foundation:

STAMFORD, CT – April 21, 2016 – The CEO of the Stamford Public Education Foundation, Matthew Quinones, has formed a team to participate in Tough Mudder (New England), an endurance challenge that tests participants' toughness, fitness, strength, stamina, mental grit and teamwork. The event, which is built on and around Mount Snow’s iconic Green Mountains in Vermont, is taking place on Sunday, June 19th. SPEF hopes “Team SPEF” will work together to raise $5,000 from the online fundraising component of Tough Mudder.

Team SPEF is comprised of the following individuals who support SPEF’s work in guiding, educating, and empowering Stamford’s next generation through philanthropy and community collaboration:

· Matthew Quinones, Stamford Public Education, CEO

· Angela Balduyck, WUSTHOF, Marketing Assistant

· Randy Bilik, Julia A. Stark Elementary School, 5th Grade Teacher

· Michael Buccino, The Dowling Group Wealth Management, Vice President

· Matt Buccino, Indeed, Associate Manager

· Therese Marrotte, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Registered Nurse

· Casey Mullins, Power Secure Lighting, Client Service Associate

· Arda Ocal, WWE, Broadcaster

· Skye Rotante, MediaMath, Executive Assistant

For further information on each “Team SPEF” participant, and a link to their individual crowdfunding page, click here.

About Tough Mudder: Taking place throughout North America, and in 6 countries, Tough Mudder is a team-oriented 10-12 mile (18-20 km) obstacle course designed to test physical strength and mental grit. Tough Mudder puts camaraderie over finisher rankings and is not a timed race but a team challenge that allows participants to experience exhilarating, yet safe, world-class obstacles they won't find anywhere else. Tough Mudder New England features intense elevation changes and scenic trails that meander through some of Vermont’s most beautiful woodlands.

About SPEF: The Stamford Public Education Foundation's mission is to support the students and teachers in Stamford 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 call 203- 965-7733 or visit www.spefct.org.