FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aiello Inspiration Team at NU Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon Unveiled
10-Member Team to be Recognized for
Positive Impact and Inspiring Others at October 11 event
August 15 2014, Glastonbury, CT - The Hartford Marathon Foundation is
pleased to announce the final selection of the 2014 NU Hartford Marathon
Aiello Inspiration Team, mirroring the focus on children, charity,
community and health for the event's 21st running. These ten inspiring
athletes share a commitment to charity and community involvement, and the
well being of themselves and those around them. Nominations were submitted
for those who made positive contributions to their communities and serve as
an inspiration to many.
The NU Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K events will take place on
Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Bushnell Park, Hartford. Members of the
Aiello Inspiration Team will receive special VIP treatment, including VIP
tickets to the Pasta Supper at The Hartford Club, a special Aiello Team
Jacket and VIP access on race morning. Additionally, the team will be
profiled in New England Runner magazine and the NU Hartford Marathon
Insider's Guide.
More on the team is available through 2014 NU Hartford Marathon Aiello
Inspiration Team link:
Linda Ambard - Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
Military widow, mother of 5 and author completing quest to run a marathon
in all 50 states
Michelle Currier - Manchester, CT
Special education teacher at Macdonough School; volunteer with Achilles
International
Erin Henderson - Afton, WY
Mother of 12 adopted and biological children; training for Olympic Marathon
Trials
Lillie Johnson - Manchester, CT
Teacher of the Year at Wilcox Technical High School, mother of 4
Mike McCabe - Westfield, MA
Police Captain; board member of Boys and Girls Club of Westfield; volunteer
coach
Kelly Pabilonia - Tolland, CT
Social worker for trauma area of emergency department at Hartford Hospital
Joseph Pietrzak - Dudley, MA
Prostate Cancer survivor; youth sports coach; Chairman, Adam J. Dowell
Scholarship Fund
Carlos Quiles - Meriden, CT
Accomplished Paralympic athlete; Mentorship Program Coordinator at Hospital
for Special Care
Molly Sweeney - Hebron, CT
19-year-old Assumption College overcoming multiple physical challenges to
continue running
David Zagaja - Wethersfield, CT
Donated Kidney to Brother-in-Law less than a year ago
The Hartford Marathon Foundation is joined by Aiello Home Services, sponsor
of the team, in the effort to recognize individuals whose determination and
perseverance serve as an inspiration and motivation for others.
"It is amazing to see, year after year, how many truly incredible athletes
participate with us. We created the Aiello Inspiration Team to help draw
some well-deserved recognition for their stories and honor them for their
efforts," said Beth Shluger, Executive Director of the Hartford Marathon
Foundation. "Together with Northeast Utilities and Aiello Home Services,
we want to show appreciation for the inspiring people that contribute so
positively to the people and communities around us."
"We salute these fine individuals for the many different ways that they are
inspiring others and doing good in their communities. We are proud to
sponsor the team again this year and help bring positive attention and some
special recognition for them," said Michael Jezouit, President of Aiello
Home Services.
More information on the NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon can be found
atwww.HartfordMarathon.com, on Facebook.com/HMFevents and on Twitter
@runHMF.
About the Hartford Marathon Foundation
The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded
in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be
healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon
Foundation organizes nearly 42 annual athletic events, including the NU
Hartford Marathon, and 25 training programs. For more information, visit
www.HartfordMarathon.com
About Aiello Home Services
Aiello Home Services has served the heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical,
fuel oil, wells and water needs of Connecticut homeowners for more than 80
years. Staffed with more than 50 trained technicians, Aiello provided
services to more than 15,000 customers last year. In 2013, Aiello Home
Services became a CL&P-authorized home energy analysis provider, further
expanding the services Aiello offers.
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