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Walter’s Run 5kSunday, Dec. 14th 2008 11am Little Kid’s 1k Race @ 10:50 AM
West Roxbury /
Roslindale YMCA
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(printable version of this page here) In 2004, this scholarship was established by the Parkway Running Club (PRC) of West Roxbury, Massachusetts to honor a very special member, Walter Burgess. Walter passed away suddenly in November of 2003, at the age of 40 shortly after completing the Great Floridian Ironman Triathlon. Walter was the PRC’s Secretary and newsletter editor. He was an amazing athlete in his own right, forever working out either at the Y, on his bike, or running on the roads. A U.S. Navy Veteran who participated in several overseas operations, Walter was a devoted son, brother and friend. He was an inspiration to those who were privileged to know him. Walter was an enthusiastic participant at the Newport Running Camp in Rhode Island from 1994-2002. He regretted missing camp in 2003 because he was traveling and training for his Ironman Triathlon. He vowed to return to the camp in 2004 and never was able to do so. A modest, sincere individual, Walter would be touched and proud to support the development of young runners as part of his legacy. To date, a total of 31 young runners have received Newport Running Camp scholarships in Walter’s memory. Scholarships are for a one-week, overnight camp in Rhode Island in August. For more details on the camp, visit www.newportrunningcamps.com.
Nomination Process:
Student applicants
have been reviewed on the following criteria:
high school
student
a short note from
the student demonstrating interest in running and participating in the
camp
a solid academic
record (meaning that they study responsibly and take school work
seriously)
facts about
his/her running career (meaning interest, not necessarily the best and
fastest)
financial need
community service
recommendation
from a running coach or mentor How to Apply:
Please note:
The PRC will hold the 4th annual Walter's 5K Road Race this year on
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 11am at the YMCA in West Roxbury. We
encourage scholarship recipients and campers to participate. For more
information, contact Dorothy Giarla of the PRC (183 Beech Street, Boston,
MA 02131 or scholarship@waltersrun.org). Additional
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