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Scott Carlson Memorial Road Race
ALS 5K Run/Walk |
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Stories
Coming To Terms
Choosing Life
December 2nd, 2004 was a mild, sunny day as Hillary Carlson went
surfing near the Point Judith lighthouse. She and her husband Scott
surfed there on their first date years before. Hillary paddled out on
Scott’s first surfboard, a Peter Pan Slug, the product of local surfing
legend Peter Pan. As she finished her last ride and walked along the
shore, up drove Peter Pan. Hillary showed him Scott’s board and
explained why she was surfing that day. Her husband Scott had died
the same day a year before, at just 39.
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“This is the place that’s breaking. Best surfing is right here”, Peter
told her. “You and Scott must have had some pretty good rides.”
Scott was diagnosed with ALS after he and Hillary met. They
married in spite of his diagnosis. During the short time they were
together, she truly lived up to the term “primary caregiver”.
Earlier that same morning Hillary had chaired an ALS meeting,
planning a road race to benefit victims of ALS. The committee
organizing the 5th annual Scott Carlson Memorial Road Race knew
Scott had died the previous year. When the meeting ended, Hillary
told them why she chose that particular day to meet.
People knew Scott Carlson as the athlete who surfed and competed in
triathlons, the engineer, the computer guru and the outstanding
guitarist. They pictured his strong body alongside hundreds of people
at the starting line of the race that now honors his life.
Scott’s strong frame shrunk to less than half its size as ALS
took its tole. The curse and blessing of this disease, which has
no cure, is how it leaves a victim’s mind unaffected. As Scott’s
body withered his mind grew stronger.
While he was still able to visit schools, he inspired students, saying
he was aware ALS would eventually defeat his body but he
wouldn’t allow it to defeat his mind or his spirit. “Use the resources
you have”, he told them, “Don’t waste time feeling sorry if your
skills or talents are less than others”. “My body is going to shrivel,
but I’m not quitting life”.
In his final days, Scott could only generate a slight wiggle in one
finger. With that small motion he used his computer – a way to stay
in touch with his friends, family and the world.
A large part of Scott’s legacy is the race that is now held in his name.
The course is a scenic loop through Goddard Park in Warwick, RI.
All money raised goes to the RI Chapter of the ALS Association to
aid ALS victims and their families.
Before Scott died, it was the “Adversity Leads to Success” race,
Scott’s own twist on the acronymn “ALS.” His spirit is symbolized
in the logo he created – a turtle with wings riding a
surfboard.
Once the race became well established, Scott told Hillary she
shouldn’t stay so involved after his death because ALS had already
taken so much from her. However, his “Adversity Leads to
Success” philosophy caught on and they changed their minds –
Hillary continues to lend her support to the cause that helps ALS
victims and their families.
ALS took Scott, but it didn’t take away Scott’s spirit – the spirit he
used to bring this race to life.
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CARLSON CHALLENGE
$500 PRIZE for Breaking the Course Record!
Men's Record: 14:09 Women's Record: 16:44
PRIZES - $1,000 Cash Purse
Top Overall Finish (Man and Woman) $250 ea.
2nd Place Overall (Man and Woman) $150 ea.
3rd Place Overall (Man and Woman) $100 ea.
Merchandise Prizes
Junior 18 and under 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Open 19-39 1st
Master 40-49 1st
Senior 50-59 1st
Veteran 60-69 1st
Grand Veteran 70+ 1st
Team Award based on top 3 times for that team.
Rotarian Award to the fastest Rotarian who manages to make it to the finish!
Important Features for 2010 Race
$1000 General Prize Money
The Carlson Challenge up to $500 bonus for breaking the course record
Team Prizes
Kids Fun Run on the Beach prior to race
Ken Bell from ABC 6 returning as our emcee
Dear Friends:
We are very happy to present the sponsorship opportunities for the 10th annual East Greenwich
Rotary/ALS 5K Race/Walk, to be held on April 24, 2010. the Scott
Carlson Memorial Road Race is very proud of the fact that all proceeds directly
benefit local Rhode Islanders who are struggling with ALS.
Who would have thought 10 years ago we would be still growing and expanding our race!! We are offering many
different race sponsorship opportunities again this year. We have a number of monetary levels of support,
most of which automatically entitle you to be recognized on our T-shirt and possibly in all print advertising
for the race.
Also this year as a sponsor you have the opportunity to display your merchandise or services at
our race. You must provide the display and due to State regulations no commerce can be
transacted. It is a wonderful opportunity for hundreds of racers, families and park visitors
to see you and your company.
All of the proceeds from the race go to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Association, Rhode Island Chapter. This local chapter intimately supports the victims,
families and caregivers of ALS through their many avenues of medical, financial, family
resource, and equipment donation outreach.
Please review this package of information. Pay close attention to the newest article by the
ALSRI executive director Nancy Feroldi who gives meaning to our passion to fight ALS. We
also have a page detailing the Sponsorship Opportunities and what you can expect to receive
for your monetary donation. You will see that the visibility afforded to you through race
sponsorship will be known to a wide variety of people throughout Rhode Island and New England.
Finally, there is a Sponsorship Form that you can fill out and return as indicated. We ask
that you inform us by February 28th (or sooner please!) regarding your support this year.
Thank you in advance for your support of this year’s race!
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Sponsorship and Participant Opportunities
PREMIER SPONSOR $7500
- Prominent logo placement on sleeve of T-Shirts.
- 5 course signs (1 per K marker)
- Premier placement on banners at start/finish bridge and awards table.
- Display table available to showcase your merchandise and/or services (no commerce)
- Tag listing in all print ads for the race
- Recognition at awards ceremony.
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book.
- Premier listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site.
- 25 free registrations
PLATINUM SPONSOR $5000
- Logo placement on top back of T-Shirts.
- 5 course signs (1 per K marker)
- Premier placement on banners at start/finish bridge and awards table.
- Display table available to showcase your merchandise and/or services (no commerce)
- Tag listing in all print ads for the race
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book.
- Premier listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site.
- 15 free registrations
GOLD SPONSOR $2500
- Logo placement (Top, large) on T-Shirts.
- 3 Course signs
- Tag in print ads for race
- Prominent placement on banners at start/finish bridge and awards table.
- Display table available to showcase your merchandise and/or services (no commerce)
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book.
- Prominent listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site.
- 10 free registrations
SILVER SPONSOR $1000
- Logo placement (Middle, Med.) on T-Shirts.
- Placement on banners at start/finish and awards table
- 1 course sign, display table available for service display
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book, Rotary Web Site, TeamALS Web Site.
- 5 free registrations
BRONZE SPONSOR $500
- Logo placement on mid,lower back of T-Shirts.
- 1 park entrance/exit sign
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book.
- Special listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site.
- 3 free registrations
T-SHIRT SPONSOR $350
- Listing in name only on lower back of T-shirt
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book
- Special listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site
- 2 free registrations
Race Patron $100
- Advertising at event.
- Recognition in Rotary Phone Book.
- Special listing on Team ALS & EGRotary Web Site.
GENEROUS DONOR ($$$$???)
We love and appreciate your support. Donations can be made out to “East Greenwich Rotary/ALS”
and mailed to:
George Cooper
c/o Oak Tree Funding
620 Main St Suite 1
East greenwich, RI 02818
If you are interested in a sponsorship for the race or if you desire further information, please contact George Cooper, Sponsorship Coordinator, at
401-787-5855 or email to GLKC@cox.net
Reasons To Consider Sponsoring “The Scott Carlson Memorial 5K Run/Walk”
I know that volunteerism is alive and well here in our Rhode Island community because I have
witnessed the benefits from it firsthand. One fine example of “volunteerism at its best” has been
demonstrated year after year by the members of the 5K Committee of the East Greenwich Rotary Club.
For nine years running they have come together with a vision and purpose to organize and
implement the Scott Carlson 5K Fun Run/Walk. Their efforts are tireless and their devotion
superb. They engage friends, neighbors, local businesses and “leave no stone unturned’ to create
a successful charitable event. They never lose sight of their ambitious goal of bringing the
community together to help raise ALS awareness and funds to support the local Rhode Island Chapter
of the ALS Association.
Now approaching the10th Anniversary of this impressive event, it is time to pause, celebrate and
publicly thank the East Greenwich Rotary Club for their many contributions. But more importantly,
their unwavering financial support to the Chapter that now approaches the $250,000 mark! Their
annual gift makes it possible for the Chapter to offer the much-needed ALS programs and services
that we alone provide:
An ALS Patient Service Coordinator to answer questions, calm fears, make home visits, and link to valuable resources to ensure living a fuller and more independent life throughout their ALS journey.
Top-notch multidisciplinary medical care here in Rhode Island at the Chapter-sponsored Louise Wilcox ALS Clinic where ALS patients, with and without insurance, receive comprehensive and coordinated care.
Equipment Loans to provide durable medical equipment to assist ALS patients and caregivers with daily living needs ranging from wheelchairs to hospital beds to high-tech communicative devices. Other services include: Monthly Support Groups, Respite Care and Handicapped Transportation.
Patient Education and Patient Advocacy on both the local and national level. This helped to bring the ALS public policy changes that respond to the specific needs of people with ALS, including veterans.
And, millions of dollars worth of worldwide, cutting-edge ALS Research Programs.
I honestly do not know where our Rhode Island Chapter would be today without the incredible volunteer leadership and financial support of the East Greenwich Rotary Club.
Thank you to all who have sponsored in the past. I am grateful to you and hope you will sponsor
this event again this year. To those who have never sponsored, I am asking for your careful
consideration to join the effort this year and to be part of the event’s 10th Anniversary
Celebration. For it is only by working together that we will serve our many friends and neighbors
currently battling this devastating disease and provide the hope that a treatment and cure for
Lou Gehrig’s disease will soon be found.
Sincerely,
Nancy J. Feroldi
Executive Director
Race Volunteers
Rotary Club of East Greenwich
East Greenwich Lutheran Church
Interact Club (High School) of East Greenwich
Rocky Hill School
Greenwich Bay Women’s Club
ALS RI chapter
Hendricken High School
Media Coverage
Providence Journal – West Bay
East Greenwich Pendulum – Full page feature
Warwick Beacon
Providence Journal Sports
Channel 10 feature story
ABC 6 feature
East Greenwich magazine
Links
www.ALSARI.org
www.eastgreenwichrotary.org
www.coolrunnings.com
www.nerunner.com
www.nhruns.com
www.racersresource.com
www.visitwarwickri.com
Thanks to Our 2010 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Flood Ford
Platinum Sponsor
AMICA
Gold Sponsor
McManus and Pratt Dentistry
East Greenwich Rotary
Dr. Bob Miller, P.C.
MLS Oral Surgery
City of Warwick
Silver Sponsor
University Pathologists
CVS
Dr. Janet Tanzi
Dr. Marty Nager – Perio Inc.
GTECH
Bronze Sponsor
Saccoccio Tile
Dr. William M. Gordon
The Knight/Smith Family
Oak Tree Funding
The Pratt Family
The Carlson Family
Sloan Associates
Proctor and Gamble
Dr. Bob Mattioli
RI Orthodontic Group – Kacewicz
Temple Torat Yisrael
Daly Foot Care
Northwestern Mutual
Lawyer’s Collaborative
Jake Wilson
T’s Restaurant
Rocky Point Pub
Absolute Fun
Dion Signs
Kitchen Countertop Center of NE
T-Shirt Sponsor
Wil Yoder
Coastway Bank
Remax
East Coast Tile Company
Mobile Storage
MTM Associates
Dr. Bob Conte – West Shore Dental
Allegra Print and Imaging
Manfredo Electric
Dr. Chris Pedorella
Northstar Music
Gaga’s
Russell Insurance
Bank RI
PRM concrete
Dan Golding and Meryl Goldhaber, MD
Carjon
Phipps Realty
Omnicolor
IKON
Generous Sponsors
Dr. and Mrs. Victor Leung
Riley Plumbing
Aim Insurance
Perfectly Fit – pre and post race stretching by Perfectly Fit
Charles and Angela Abosamra
Jeni and Seth Wilson
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