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7th Annual Lance Cpl. Barton J. Carroll Memorial 5K Road Race
May 18, 2008
Thank you to the following businesses for your support in sponsoring the 2008 race!
NewportFed, Corporate Sponsor
Marine Corps Foundation, Corporate Sponsor
Aquidneck Landscaping
Benchmark Realtors
BR Arnold Construction
Bright Ideas, Inc.
Charles M. Collins, MD
CNS Mortgage, LLC
Clements Market
Countryside Children's Center
Crystal Spring Water
Humphrey's Building Supply
Ma's Donut
Marion Royer, DMD
Mathew J. Breede, DDS
Viti Mercedes-Benz
West Main Pizza
Click to download the 2008 Road Race Application (Adobe PDF)
Save the Date!! The Portsmouth Public Education Foundation is pleased to announce the date of the 7th Annual Lance Cpl. Barton J. Carroll Memorial 5K Race/Walk, which will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008, during Armed Forces Weekend.
The race is geared both for the serious runners and those who enjoy running. The walk is open to community members, young and old, wanting to share some outdoor activity with friends and family while supporting PPEF's mission for enhanced educational opportunities.
Also included with this event, is the Children’s Race/Walk which takes place just prior to actual race. The Children’s Race/Walk is free and no preregistration is required. Kids, just show up!
This annual race, sponsored by NewportFed, is the largest fundraising event for the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation. Proceeds earned during this event are used to supply grants for the public school teachers for projects and activities not funded by the school budget or town taxes. A portion of the proceeds also goes to the Lance Cpl. Barton J. Carroll Memorial Fund to honor the memory of Barton J. Carroll, a Marine who died on July 4, 2002 while visiting his hometown.
PPEF is currently looking for sponsors to help support this event. If your business is interested in supporting and sponsoring this event, please call Ms. Joy Benson at 401-847-7157 for more information.
Event Details For Road Race & Walk:
DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2008
WHERE:Portsmouth High School
Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI
REGISTRATION: 8:00 am - 8:45 am
FEES: $18 register prior to May 7,
$20 thereafter
START TIME:
2-Mile Walk Start — 9:05 am
5K Run Start — 9:00 am
GPS measured, fast course
Event Details For The Children's Race:
Three categories will be held for the Children's race: Under 6 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 10 year-olds. Race course is roughly a 100-yards. Awards will be given to all who participates! This is a great way to get your kids involved in some fun, family activity!
DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2008
WHERE:Portsmouth High School
REGISTRATION: None required, just
meet at the race track at 8:15am
FEES: Free to kids!
START TIME: First race at 8:30am
Registration
Download the registration application and mail, or online registration: www.jbrace.com
Portsmouth Public Education Foundation
The Portsmouth Public Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization recognized by the IRS with tax-exempt status as a 501 (c)(3). Founded in 2001 by a group of Portsmouth citizens, the mission of the foundation is to improve, promote, sponsor and enhance the quality of the educational experiences for the public school students and their school communities. To this end, the foundation awards grants to support projects that are not funded through tax dollars, nor are they financed through the School Department's operational budget. The projects funded enhance learning opportunities offered by classroom teachers and foster community support and interest in the Portsmouth Public Schools. |
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