Farmington Couple Selected to Aiello Inspiration Team at Eversource Hartford Marathon

The Hartford Marathon Foundation has named a Farmington, CT, couple to the prestigious 2016 Aiello Inspiration Team at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. Colleen and Sean Alexander will be honored on the team along other inspiring volunteers and athletes who have made a positive impact in their community.

As a young adult, Colleen dedicated her efforts in supporting the worldwide humanitarian organization as a Red Cross instructor and international advisor. She was a force in setting up women’s health clinics in Guyana. Colleen’s affiliation with the Red Cross took new meaning in 2011 when she went from blood donor to recipient.

While on a routine bike ride, Colleen was hit by a freight truck. As she fought for her life, she needed more than 78 units of blood. Colleen not only survived but she now thrives, having completed more than 50 race events, including 30 triathlons.

Sean, her husband and fellow blood recipient, has been by her side during each step of Colleen’s recovery process, knowing first-hand how difficult the road to recovery can be. Following a traumatic snowboarding accident, Sean survived due to several units of blood donations.

As members of the Aiello Inspiration Team, Colleen and Sean will receive custom event apparel and perks at the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon. All team members will also be profiled in the Eversource Hartford Marathon Insider’s Guide.

Other members of the 2016 Aiello Inspiration Team include:

Katey Baruh, Naugatuck, CT - Running For Rescues

Deb Buenaga, Wilmington, DE - Preston’s March for Energy

Geno & Garrett Burke, Naugatuck, CT - Hartford Marathon Foundation

Mark Deluse, Farmington, CT - Hospital for Special Care

Gary Griffin, Harwinton, CT - Achilles CT, Hartford Marathon Foundation

Sue Pellegatto, Rocky Hill, CT - Hartford Marathon Foundation

David Salvas, Amherst, NH - Boston Athletic Association

Kevin Toomey, Manchester, CT - Team Hoyt CT, Ainsley’s Angels

2016 Collar Crew of the Eversource Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon

The team’s sponsor, Aiello Home Services, joins the Hartford Marathon Foundation in recognizing individuals whose determination and perseverance serve as an inspiration and motivation for others for a better community.

More information on the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon can be found at www.HartfordMarathon.com, on Facebook.com/HMFevents and on Twitter @runHMF.