Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT Annual Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk Raised Over $20,000

Milford, CT—September 13, 2016—The Milford Boys & Girls Club Annual Walnut Beach Ice Cream USATF 5K Certified Run/Walk took place Sunday, August 7 at the Walnut Beach Pavilion and raised over $20,000 for Club programs and initiatives. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/5k for future details on the event, volunteer and sponsorship information.

This event has become a staple in the Milford, CT community for over 10 years. Since its inception, 400+ runners participate yearly to compete for the coveted Ice Cream Bowl Trophy. This year’s top finishers include:

· Top Male: Mike Padilla, of Phoenixville, PA finished with a time of 16:21

· Top Female: Hannah Chamblin, of Chattanooga, TN finished with a time of 19:42

“The Boys & Girls Club members, volunteers and staff appreciate the huge outpour of support from the community,” said Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford. “The Club is sincerely grateful for all efforts put forth by the community and Club advocates. A special thank you to all of the volunteers, participants and sponsors for your continued support. The Club focuses on instilling healthy habits and lifestyle to the members and events like this exemplify that. ”

Sponsored By: Walnut Beach Creamery; Thomas S. Montarosso, CPA; Harlow, Adams, Frieldman; Arciuolo's Shoes; OEM; Carrubba; Webster Bank; Milford, CT Police Union; Active Health; Aetna; Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC; CT Post Mall; Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff; Monteiro's Masonry & Construction LLC; Carolyn Augur & Co.; Dublin Auto; Fitness Edge; Antelop Web; Bridgeport Sound Tigers; Devon Rotary; Donahue, Dunham and Noonan; Opin Wide Orthodontics; Mager & Mager; Orange Ale House; Sean Bertanza Foundation; Silver Sands Law Services; Soundental; Strategic Benefits Group; Merit Insurance; First Student James Moroney; Erika Shea

VOLUNTEER

Do you need volunteer hours for high school, or are you looking to get involved in your community? The Boys & Girls Club of Milford's events are a fun way to give back and get involved. Contact: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055.

SPONSOR

Become a sponsor of this incredibly high energy, highly competitive and fun event. Contact: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055.

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Make A Difference In A Young Person’s Life—sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut, the 17th Boys & Girls Club in the state of Connecticut. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Stay up to date on all of the Boys & Girls Club Events—connect on Facebook. CONTACT: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055

About The Boys & Girls Club—Boys & Girls Clubs of America leads a federation of more than 1,100 independent organizations across the country and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Each year, local Clubs serve more than 4.2 million young people, through Club membership and community outreach in some 4,000 locations. Visit www.bgca.org for more information.