Thanks to Zoo New England!

Big thanks to the Franklin Park Zoo for the very generous donation of zoo passes for the Franklin Park Coalition Team to use at upcoming events and raffles. The zoo staff is also kind enough to provide us with meeting space for our February 16 meeting and pizza lunch.

If you haven't been to the zoo in awhile, you need to check it out! The zoo is comprised of 72 acres of animal habitats, nestled in Franklin Park. The zoo opened in 1912 and has just finished a year-long centennial celebration. 

Visit the website or call 617-541-LION for hours and information. More importantly...get out there and explore! 

Team Kickoff Party Rescheduled

The Team Kickoff Party originally scheduled for January 23 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 13...same bat time, same bat channel.

If you have already purchased tickets to this event and can make it on March 13, there is no need to do a thing! If you cannot make it and would like to dedicate your donation to a specific runner, please contact Team Leader Julie Arrison at julie@franklinparkcoalition.org with the name of the runner the donation should go to. If there are any other issues with your donation, please contact our Team Leader as well.

We'll look forward to seeing you in March as our runners race to the finish of their Boston Marathon training! Tickets are only $15.00/each or $40.00/family and include raffles, pizza, and a night of good cheer!

To learn more, please visit: http://www.razoo.com/story/2013teamkickoffparty

Miles of Margaritas FPC Fundraiser was a Great Success

On Monday, January 23, the North Shore contingent of the Franklin Park Coalition's Boston Marathon Charity Team held a give back night at the Chili's Grill and Bar in Danvers, Mass. Charity Team Leader Julie Arrison normally bartends on Monday nights here and all were grateful that the management team and staff were willing to give back 10% of sales from the night to help support the FPC's youth and athletic programming.

Friends, family, and members of the Wicked Running Club indulged in nachos, fajitas, Sam Adams Winter Lagers, and a special variety of margaritas for the event. Coach Mike Toomey was the "celebrity bartender" for a portion of the night and provided a decent drink and entertainment for all. In total, $450.00 was raised for the Franklin Park Coalition and fun was had by all.

The Franklin Park Coalition Information Table is ready to go.

Coach Toomey is ready to make some money for the FPC.

Charity Team Leader Julie Arrison coached the coach in making the perfect margarita.

Some of our lovely friends from Salem joined us at the bar to support Franklin Park.

Wicked Running Club president Tim Short and his daughter Lily and learning about the good work of the FPC.

Team member Shari Hewson is having a blast with FPC team supporters.

Team member Paula Renzi Gibbs is making the rounds.

A wicked blonde contingent to support the Franklin Park Coalition.

In Kind Donations Now Being Accepted

The Franklin Park Coalition Marathon Charity Team is now accepting in-kind donations of goods and services from local businesses for use at the Team Kickoff Party at Doyle's Cafe on January 11, individual team member fundraisers, runner incentives, and online auction items. Goods and services can range from rounds of golf to shop and restaurant gift certificates to hotel or vacation home stays.

If you have something to donate or a contact that might be able to help the team with a donation, please contact the Marathon Charity Team Leader, Julie Arrison at julie@franklinparkcoalition.org.