Second Annual "Tim's Trot" Road Race

Holliston MA- On September 29, 2012 the Second annual "Tim's Trot" 3K road race will kick off at Holliston High School in honor of Timothy O'Connell to benefit the Timothy O'Connell Foundation.

The Timothy O'Connell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, established in 2008 in honor and loving memory of Timothy O'Connell, a friend and inspiration to so many.  Tim courageously battled acute myeloid leukemia between May 2007 and his death on September 9, 2008, just two days after his tenth birthday.  Tim's warm smile, his gentle and loving spirit, his boundless hope and his incredible physical and emotional strength will forever live with those who were lucky enough to know him.  The Foundation's mission includes the support of charities devoted to the needs of cancer patients who are under the age of eighteen (18) and their families.

The Race will be once again organized by Max Athy, a Holliston High school senior student/athlete with support by the O'Connell Family and strong collaboration from Tim’s mom Joanne.   “We are so pleased by the community interest in a second Tim’s Trot, and we’re so thankful for the support of the 300 or more runners and dozens of sponsors that have stepped up and backed the mission of The Timothy O’Connell Foundation.  It’s been four years since Timothy’s death, and we’re still many years away from understanding the causes of acute myelogenous leukemia and other childhood cancers, and from finding cures for those cancers.  There’s so much work to be done, and the money that the Trot will raise for the Foundation will enable us to provide funds for necessary research.  We’re very grateful for the efforts that Max Athy and his family and friends have put into this event last year and again this year, and we look forward to working with them in the years ahead.”

A strong contingent of family and friends of the O'Connell family, students in all Holliston schools and a large showing from the Holliston sports teams, both at the High School and youth level is expected.  "Timmy" was an honorary captain to the Holliston football team in 2007/2008 and his “Number 7” is an inspiration to the team every season.  

Race organizer Max Athy (who is also a captain of the 2012 Holliston Football Team) referenced the strong presence Timmy always carries with the team and his influence to many of his teammates.  "Coach Kiley often references overcoming adversity during a football game or in life like Timmy always did,” Athy said.  Our Team is always inspired from Tim’s courage and amazing attitude through-out his battle with cancer and we know he is with us when we reach down for some "Tim Time" during difficult times in games.   It has been great to work closely with the O’Connell family and I am very excited that this second annual event can help grow the Foundation and also continue to honor Timmy’s memory.”   

The 1.9 mile Race will begin and finish at Holliston High School with prizes and concessions immediately following.  Runners, walkers of all ages are welcome to attend.    

To learn more about the Timothy O'Connell Foundation, please visit www.timsteam.org or www.thetimothyoconnellfoundation.org or email us at info@timsteam.org<mailto:info@timsteam.org.  

Questions about the race can also be directed to Max Athy at: athymax@yahoo.com or applications/forms at http://www.timsteam.org/newsandevents.html