Pictured: Mike Benton, Paula Joyce, Fred Robinson, Debra Ouellette, Scott Colby, Laura Brown and Roy Tilsley, Jr.
MANCHESTER, NH - JULY 23, 2009
The Sixth Annual Bill Kelley Memorial Road Race was held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Executive Health & Sports Center, had a record turn-out of 310 runners and raised $17,500 for New Horizons and Angie’s Shelter for Women. Mike Benton, Owner Executive Health & Sports Center and Attorney Roy Tilsley, Jr., both long time friends of Bill Kelley originated the race six years ago to remember their close friend Bill Kelley.“Bill will always be remembered as someone who loved life and serving people,” said Tilsley.
Bill fought a courageous battle with cancer up until his death in 2003. He was a life-long Manchester resident who graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, received degrees from Boston College and Harvard Law School, and was a founding member of New Horizons for New Hampshire located at 199 Manchester Street in Manchester. Bill Kelley’s commitment to his community was evident in the many community organizations he served.
“As many of you know, the Bill Kelley Memorial Road Race is a critical fundraiser for New Horizons for New Hampshire. For over 30 years NHNH has served the hungry and homeless in Greater Manchester to help them become self-sufficient. In these challenging economic times, we are very fortunate to have such a group of caring people who put countless hours into this fundraiser for New Horizons,” said Scott Colby, New Horizons Board President, “it is their commitment to serve others that helps to sustain our mission especially during the tough summer months.”
The friends of Attorney Bill Kelley go well beyond expectations with an annual road race in his honor. Between the record 310 runners/walkers who registered for either the 10k or 5k, the many friends and family who came out to enjoy the festivities, coupled with sponsorships and the silent auction, over $17,500 was raised to support New Horizons in this critical time when the food pantry shelves are bare.
A special thank you to our key sponsor, MVP Health Care. We also thank other sponsors like Northeast Delta Dental, The Law Offices of William Schubert, Bernstein Shur, P.A., Catholic Medical Center, Manchester Monarchs, and many more.
Winners of the 10K: Male – Jack Bauer, Female – Kristin Wege, 5K: Male – Coby Jacobus, Female – Lisa Winn (ironically these two are engaged to be married). They were awarded six month Executive memberships. One month Executive memberships were awarded to the top finishers in each age category.
>We also want to thank the many volunteers that donated their time. Special thanks to the road race board members, Deborah Ouellette, Race Director and Business Manager, Executive Health & Sports Center, Mike Benton, Owner, Executive Health & Sports Center, Paula Joyce, General Manager, Executive Health & Sports Center, Roy Tilsley, Jr., Attorney, Bernstein Shur, P.A., Scott Colby, Director Government Affairs & Managed Care, Catholic Medical Center, and Laura Brown, Business Manager, NH Sportsplex.
“We wanted to find a way to honor Bill’s memory while also making a difference in our community. Honoring Bill’s deep commitment to New Horizons was the catalyst for us to organize and to continue holding this race,” continued Attorney Roy Tilsley, Jr.
