On Sunday, March 20, 2016, the Upper Darby Township community will celebrate the 3rd Annual Nicole Gallo Sunshine & Bubbles 5K Run/Walk & Kids Run. Since the inaugural year in 2014, there have been 644 participants and over $42,000 has raised for The Sunshine Scholarship. This community-wide event has become a new tradition for Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, while honoring the life of a very special Prendie Girl, Nicole Gallo.
The Sunshine Scholarship was established in Nicole’s memory in 2009, and provides Bonner & Prendie students with the opportunity to complete their Catholic education and experience the many traditions Nicole loved so well.
In addition to honoring Nicole, this day also pays tribute to the local first responders who played such an important part during the tragic circumstances that led to Nicole’s death on August 14, 2009. This event continues to honor those on the front line that day, as well as those who selflessly serve the community daily.
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Nicole Gallo graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School in 2008. She had an amazing presence, positive attitude, and love of life. She always had a smile on her face, and selflessly gave of herself to help others. Nicole and her family continue to give back to the community through The Sunshine Scholarship, which is funded through the generosity and dedication of Nicole’s family and friends as a lasting tribute to her memory.
Originally the fund offered emergency based financial assistance to ensure students would have the resources needed to complete their Senior year and graduate from Prendie. Today, The Sunshine Scholarship has grown and evolved into The Nicole Gallo ’08 Sunshine & Bubbles Scholarship to be awarded annually to help Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year students. Through The Sunshine & Bubbles Scholarship, Nicole’s memory remains faithful, loyal, and devoted to the Sisterhood of her beloved Prendie – assisting others in overcoming challenges while providing opportunities to excel within the community.
How can you help?
Runners can visit the Nicole Gallo Sunshine and Bubbles 5K to register to join the race.
Not a runner? Consider sponsorship. Sponsorship support will greatly contribute to the fundraising success. Consider a tax deductible gift to help reach the goal of $20,000 to make sure Nicole’s legacy continues. Levels for sponsorship are listed below:
$3,000 Monarch Butterfly Level – Presenting Sponsor of Event Banner with corporate/family name or logo displayed in B&P gym and related Nicole Gallo events for 1 year Corporate/family name or logo listed on all promotional materials for the event Corporate/family name or logo displayed on signage at registration tent on day of event Corporate/family name or logo displayed on event t-shirt (large, in prominent place) Public acknowledgement made by Race MC and DJ Recognition on Facebook Event Page and any featured stories on the event
$2,000 Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing Butterfly Level Corporate/family name or logo listed on all promotional materials for the event Corporate/family name or logo displayed on signage at registration tent on day of event Corporate/family name or logo displayed on event t-shirt (medium, in prominent place) Public acknowledgement made by Race MC and DJ Recognition on Facebook Event Page and any featured stories on the event
$1,000 Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Level Corporate/family name or logo listed on all promotional materials for the event Corporate/family name displayed on event t-shirt (in prominent place) Four (4) run / walk entries Public acknowledgement made by Race MC and DJ Recognition on Facebook Event Page and any featured stories on the event
$500 Painted Lady Butterfly Level Corporate/family name or logo listed on all promotional materials for the event Corporate/family name displayed on event t-shirt (in prominent place) Two (2) run / walk entries Public acknowledgement made by Race MC and DJ Recognition on Facebook Event Page $150 Red Admiral Butterfly Level
$150 Flutter Family Sponsor Corporate/family name or logo listed on race t-shirt Family name on event t-shirt Corporate/family name or logo listed on table signs @ the event Four (4) run walk entries Recognition on Facebook event page.
For additional information about sponsoring this important event: contact sunshineandbubbles1211@gmail.com. Perhaps monetary donations aren’t in the budget. Consider volunteering your time to help runners complete the race. All runners knows how encouraging it is to have a drink, a cheer section, or a motivating voice help when the urge to quit hits.
“Live your life to the fullest. Love t ill your heart’s content. Laugh like there’s no tomorrow. When life hands you troubles, just make bubbles!”
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