Wilton Newcomers Club announces Shamrock Shuffle 5K Charity Race Benefitting Community Members
Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Wilton Newcomers Club has decided to postpone its first 5K fundraiser from December 8th to March 16th. The club made the decision to postpone the race given the needs posed to the greater New York CIty area as a result of the storm. In addition, the club is hopeful that the new date will bring in more runners as well as greater local sponsorship of the event. As a result of the change, the club is proud to announce the first Shamrock Shuffle 5K Charity Race at 9:00 AM Saturday March 16th starting at the Wilton Public Library. A 1K Kids Run will begin at 8:45 at the same starting line. The Wilton Newcomers Club is a non-profit social club that serves families in Wilton, Connecticut. The Club is committed to fundraising for local charitable organizations.
This year, the WNC Shamrock Shuffle 5K Charity Race will benefit two Wilton community members. The proceeds will be distributed to: The SMS Research Foundation in the name of the Iannuzzi family who have a daughter with Smith-Magenis Syndrome. Please see http://www.smsresearchfoundation.org/ and Jennifer Ianuzzi’s blog for more information: http://strengthforsydney.org/. Officer Frank Razzaia who is undergoing Stage 3 Lymphoma treatments and who has three young children that he is supporting. Money raised will help the Razzaia family offset medical costs as well as provide funds towards Lymphoma research. The cost is $25 for the 5K run. There is a $5 registration fee for the 1K Kids Run. Runners can register at www.active.com through through Friday March 15th or on the day of the race. Registration on the day of the race will be $30.
Jennifer Iannuzzi is "thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Wilton Newcomers Club effort to raise funds for the SMS Research Foundation through the Shamrock Shuffle Charity 5K."
Officer Frank Razzaia has said, “I would like to let everyone know how grateful my family is for the support we have received from not only friends and family but the local community. It's amazing to see in a time of need Wilton is a town that sticks by its own and lends a hand where needed.” Wilton Newcomers is grateful to local organizations for supporting this event through food and beverage donations as well as timing equipment and T-shirts to make the event a success including: Kilometers, Stop and Shop, LA Fitness, John’s Best, Steve’s Bagels, and Fleur de Lis. Wilton Newcomers continues to look for support for this event. If interested in donating a mile marker sign in the name of supporting these local families please contact Nicole Gehrmann, President of the Wilton Newcomers Club at info@wiltonnewcomersclub.com.
Wilton Newcomers hosts family events all year long. A full calendar is available on our website.
About Wilton Newcomers Club
The Wilton Newcomers Club is a non-profit social organization that has been a valuable resource for Wilton residents since 1965. Its mission is to help new and existing residents of Wilton establish social networks that can last a lifetime. WNC offers a variety of fun activities and events from August through May that appeal to a broad range of members, including couples, families, husbands, and working moms. Membership fees are $150 for a three year term. Sign up is easy and electronic. Visit www.wiltonnewcomers.com for a complete listing of planned events and to become a member.