FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Louisiana Marathon announces Dave McGillivray as the
Keynote Speaker of the 2015 Pastalaya Dinner
November 6, 2014 - The Louisiana Marathon announces Dave McGillivray,
Boston Marathon Race Director, Motivational Speaker, World-Class Athlete
and Accomplished Entrepreneur as the headline speaker of the popular
Pastalaya Dinner on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Also in attendance will be
Major Kim "Rooster" Rossiter, USMC and founder of Ainsley's Angel's of
America. The Louisiana Marathon's annual Pastalaya Dinner promises to
inspire and motivate thanks to these two runners whose work has changed the
lives of athletes all over the world.
Dave McGillivray is perhaps best known for his famous run across the US in
1978 for the Jimmy Fund of Boston, when he ran a total of 3,452 miles in 80
days. He is a member of the Running USA Hall of Champions, the USA
Triathlon Hall of Fame and was given the 2007 Runner's World Heroes of
Running Award. He is also the founder of his own children's fitness
foundation.
Marine Rooster Rossiter is the Founder and President of Ainsley's Angels of
America, which provides ride-alongs for disabled children and adults in
athletic events. Rooster started Ainsely's Angels in 2007 when his
daughter, Ainsley, was diagnosed with a rare, terminal, genetic disorder.
Since then, Ainsley's Angels has expanded to eight chapters in seven
states, including Louisiana.
After the Finish Festival presented by Abita Beer on Saturday, the annual
sold out Pastalaya Dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the ballroom of the
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol. The dinner is Cajun-crazy, and the menu
includes many carb-loading servings and healthy options, including two
yummy soups (Sweet Potato and Vegetable,) Green Salad, Veggie Pasta and
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya. Baked cookies, Blonde brownies and a cash
bar round it out. $22.50 in advance for adults, $8.00 for kids
Founded in 2011, The Louisiana Marathon is a nationally recognized, 3-day
running festival that showcases the sport of running with the passion of
Louisiana music, cuisine and art. With The Marathon, The Half, The Quarter,
5K and Kids Marathon, there is a race for everyone. Run+Eat+Dance+Laugh is
the motto of The Louisiana Marathon.
Pastalaya Dinner Featuring Speakers Dave McGillivray & Major Kim Rossiter,
USMC
Saturday, January 17, 2015
5:30 p.m. Doors Open,
6:00 p.m. Speakers,
7:30 p.m. Q & A and Meet & Greet
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