[CT-NFB] FW: Achilles CT: November Chapter Updates and Party RSVP Deadlines

Wed Nov 13 19:32:04 UTC 2024

From: Achilles Connecticut <connecticut at achillesinternational.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 1:21 PM
To: Lucia <llee at nfbct.org>
Subject: Achilles CT: November Chapter Updates and Party RSVP Deadlines

  <https://mcusercontent.com/6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4/images/1370a393-09a7-dfcf-75eb-eb797a106908.png> 

WE DID IT...THANK YOU FOR HELPING US CROSS OUR FUNDRAISING FINISH LINE!

As a Chapter, we worked hard starting in July to hit our $30,000 fundraising goal as an 11-year Official Charity of the Eversource Hartford Marathon!  Final offline donations arrived, and reports have been submitted as we wind down our 2024 season.

Drumroll please.....TOGETHER we raised a grand total of $31,477 ($5,733 in online donations, $25,744 in offline donations/sponsorships/grants).  Thank you all for sharing our page, making personal donations, and submitting to your employers to match.  All of your hard work paid off!

Please join us in congratulating our TOP THREE individual fundraisers:

#1  Matt Bergin- $1,350

#2  Janet Wang- $560

#3  Molly Lombardo- $510

The grand total of funds raised above does NOT include our very generous in-kind and/or pro bono donations.  Thank you to: 

*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=ba59a5455d&e=d844734021> U-Haul (trucks and storage)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=4cf42e261f&e=d844734021> HOKA (shoes, apparel)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=1beab9fb48&e=d844734021> ProPark Mobility (sponsor banner which hung in our tent)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=f8a2744e75&e=d844734021> Hartford Marathon Foundation (1st guide is comped their registration)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=d41f4ed0f5&e=d844734021> Bright Lights Design (Taylor Benedum- graphic designer, pro bono)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=2a35776638&e=d844734021> Fleet Feet Sports Hartford (donates shoes for our athletes when cost is a barrier)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=eaf2ab73d2&e=d844734021> Marathon Sports (discount for our members)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=226521e335&e=d844734021> FrostByte Digital Solutions (Pam Frost- website, pro bono)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=8d47fd4414&e=d844734021> Social Coerce (Claudia Krusch-social media)

  <https://mcusercontent.com/6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4/images/0a75fe16-da43-f9df-498d-4675509a003b.png> 

*	There is no way that we could be part of such a large-scale event without our generous corporate sponsors!  Please join us in thanking the following (additional donations were received before the campaign closed):  

*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=fdff3346c8&e=d844734021> The MillerKnoll Foundation
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=720f72deff&e=d844734021> Cigna Group Foundation
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=fa73ad2057&e=d844734021> Sonic Endurance
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=db29ed6969&e=d844734021> The Hartford Track Club
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=d6d1df2bf1&e=d844734021> The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=d7b0e4d496&e=d844734021> Orthopedic Associates of Hartford Philanthropic Initiatives Fund
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=9a7e3de29b&e=d844734021> The Glastonbury River Runners
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=5fe5373db2&e=d844734021> Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=956b4702ef&e=d844734021> Out-of-Home Network, LLC
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=6b280f1bfa&e=d844734021> Pitney Bowes (in honor of employee Jo Bennett's volunteerism)
*	 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=155de1d7ca&e=d844734021> The Hartford (in honor of employee Taylor Benedum's match)

  <https://mcusercontent.com/6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4/images/482fbea5-2e35-9200-32be-ea8723347555.jpg> 

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!
We are celebrating our incredible 2024 season on Sunday, November 24th from 4pm-7pm in the appropriately named "Celebration Room" at the Stony Creek Brewery in Branford (accessible by bus, train or vehicle). 

Please click  <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=344dbcadf9&e=d844734021> HERE to view details and RSVP by November 15th!

We will also be honoring our awesome athletes, volunteers, and outgoing Board & Leadership team members...and so much more!!

ATHLETE & VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS:
It is time to submit your nomination for Achilles Connecticut's Athlete & Volunteer of the Year!  Tell us who you think deserves this special recognition by submitting a nomination linked below by November 15th:

 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=33c4333e1c&e=d844734021> ATHLETE OF THE YEAR                     <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=c8789ba9b7&e=d844734021> VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

  <https://mcusercontent.com/6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4/_compresseds/1580ffd6-a3f8-a4d3-1215-3d1e1dd35b92.jpg> 

IMPORTANT CHAPTER UPDATES

OUR LAST RACE OF 2024 IS HERE! 

Our last race of the 2024 season is on Sunday 11/17 at the Glastonbury River Runners Race to Fill the Pantry!  We have a very big group participating this year and we’re excited to cap off the season with this fan-favorite event.  Thank you to GRR who donated 15 bibs to our athletes so that cost was not a barrier!

For those of you who aren’t signed up to run or guide in this race, we would still love to see you on race day and have a fun way for you to participate - as Course Marshals stationed along the race route to help direct and cheer along runners. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with your family/kids and you’ll help us give back to our long-time supporters, GRR. Please email Nina at  <mailto:events.ct at achillesinternational.org> events.ct at achillesinternational.org ASAP if you’re available to volunteer as race day support.  

Glastonbury River Runners is hosting an  <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=54c2f0024a&e=d844734021> online auction leading up to the race to raise money for the Glastonbury Food Pantry and the Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School’s Greenleaf Program. The auction will be closed the night before the race and winners will be announced on the 17th. 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: 
Join us in welcoming George Fiore from Stamford!  George is our newest volunteer since the end of October, and is ready to get started with our Chapter and connect with local athletes and volunteers!

YEAR END UPDATES TO GROUP AND 1:1 WORKOUTS:
Due to November races and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, we do not have any upcoming scheduled group workouts.  Please note that we will be taking our annual holiday break until after the 1st of the year, and will announce new workouts then.

However, many of our athletes and volunteers work out together on a 1:1 basis throughout the year, independent of our group workouts.  If you need a partner, let Jo-Anne and Bruce (the Engagement Team) know.  You can reach us at  <mailto:community.ct at achillesinternational.org> community.ct at achillesinternational.org or (959) 301-9624.

  <https://mcusercontent.com/6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4/images/516ad997-3ba6-a036-ec0b-cfa487edc230.jpg> 

DECEMBER SOCIAL EVENT & FUN-DRAISER FOR ACHILLES CT

Each holiday season, Hebron Lions Club hosts "Lights in Motion" at the Hebron Fairgrounds. For the past two years, our Chapter has been a charity beneficiary of two nights of this magical and festive light show.  We have been selected again this year as one of the featured non-profit organizations!

Mark your calendars to either drive through with friends and family or help us give back to the organizers by volunteering your time (on these specific dates below).  We are recruiting 10 volunteers per night (great for teens who need community service hours)...please sign up  <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=c876e976dc&e=d844734021> HERE if you can help! ❄️

Thursday, December 19th (4:30-8pm)
Monday, December 23rd (4:30pm-8pm)

GO ACHILLES!

Our mailing address is:
PO Box 2302 
Branford, CT  06405

Connecticut Chapter Office:
135 Church St., Guilford

Phone:
(203) 361-6176 

 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=583ae1e234&e=d844734021> 

 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=75184ada90&e=d844734021> 

  <https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png> 

 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=d2c1ef8c68&e=d844734021> 

This email was sent to llee at nfbct.org <mailto:llee at nfbct.org>  
 <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/about?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=18d413f092&e=d844734021&c=72dc1dc742> why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=18d413f092&t=b&e=d844734021&c=72dc1dc742>     update subscription preferences <https://achillesct.us17.list-manage.com/profile?u=6ccaef361a51edabfc0ff3eb4&id=18d413f092&e=d844734021&c=72dc1dc742>  
Achilles International Connecticut Chapter · PO Box 2302 · Branford, CT 06405 · USA 

  <data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAJEAAP///wAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAkAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAgEAAEEBAA7> 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/ct-nfb_nfbnet.org/attachments/20241113/a844bf6f/attachment.htm>