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The Rotary Club of the Caldwells has been serving the West Essex community for over 60 years. In that time, we have supported valuable humanitarian projects both at home and abroad. 

Friends and family join in Running 4 Answers in support of Bill Buckley who has early-onset Alzheimer's. Buckley is in the center, wearing a black jacket, and is to the left of Carolyn Mastrangelo wearing the white shirt. Barbara Geiger is in the front, bottom right, wearing a white hat. Credits: Carolyn Mastrangelo

“Having lost my mother-in-law to breast cancer, I knew there were
many ways to donate, many ways to do something," explained Mastrangelo.
“As a runner, I found races that support breast cancer research.
I looked for the same to support my mom.
For a disease that affects more than five million people in our country today,
I was shocked to find not one race benefiting Alzheimer’s disease.
The feelings of helplessness grew.”

"So much of what I could say, share or explain is sad,"
commented Mastrangelo at the 2014 Race.
"There is no happy ending to this disease.
There are no survivors.
We don’t have special ribbons, shirts or hats
for those who have been “Alzheimer’s free” for 5 years."

Barbara Geiger and Carolyn Mastrangelo Credit: Carolyn Mastrangelo

5K Race Route

2-Mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk Route

“She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend…
roles that she taught me how to do well,” wrote Mastrangelo in her blog,
“Behind The Race: The All-Too-Familiar Story That Started Running 4 Answers.”
“She was an avid reader and trivia buff.
She was a registered nurse at a nursing home for 22 years,
a job she enjoyed tremendously.
She has lived in one now for 5 years. She is almost 66 years old.”

At the opening of the 2011 race Mastrangelo commented,
“People
 ask 
me 
all 
the
 time, ‘Does
 your
 Mom
 recognize
 you?’ 


To
 understand
 what this 
disease
 does,
 let
 me 
explain:
my
 mom
 hasn’t recognized
 me
 in 
over six
 years.


One
 of 
the 
last 
’real’ 
things 
I
 remember 
her
 saying 
to
 me 
is

‘No, 
I 
don’t 
know
 who 
you 
are,
 I 
just 
know 
that I 
love 
you.”

Running 4 Answers is a registered 501c3 not for profit organization

Credit: Warren Westura

Race Fees All race proceeds benefit Trinity Academy. The race takes place rain or shine but the organizers reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, entry fees will be used as a donation to Trinity Academy. 5K Adult $30 5K USA Track & Field Member $22 5K Age 8 to 14 $20 5K Trinity Faculty $15 Santa Shuffle Age 3 - 7 Free  Donation Anyone interested in making a donation to Trinity Academy may do so online here.

Essex Fells’ Kelly King commented, “We’re hoping everyone comes out
to get some exercise and ring in the season
on Saturday, December 6, at 9:30 am!
This is a 5K run/walk sanctioned by New Jersey Track and Field and
we’ll also have a Santa Shuffle for the kids from ages four to seven years-old.”

"We’ll have a fun Winter Festival with activities and rides
that the whole family can enjoy," commented Event Organizer Jamie DiGiovanni. "Plus they can shop for the holidays with some local vendors,
and get their photo taken with Santa.
We’re also really fortunate that Forte Pizzeria and Restaurant
is the main food sponsor and will be providing the food.”

Credit: Trinity HSA

Trinity Academy is a highly regarded Pre-K through Grade 8 school, located in Caldwell.  The school's primary mission is to provide students with a challenging academic environment in the Catholic tradition. The academy offers small class sizes, a full-day Kindergarten program, and a nurturing environment that allows every child to thrive. Students achieve honors, scholarships and acceptances to prestigious high schools, and consistently score above the national average on the annual standardized Terra Nova tests.

Credit: Team Caldwell R4C

Credit: Team Caldwell R4C

"We are getting ready to kick off the 2015 season,
our 24 team members were incredibly successful last year in
raising over $65,000!" Team Caldwell R4C Co-Captain Jesus Navarro enthused.
"Team R4C became such a successful community team last year
and the buzz has grown around town.
We are expecting 30-plus runners this year if all goes well.
Over the last six years, our community has raised over $270,000
for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!"

Credit: Team Caldwell R4C

From left: Michael Tevlin, Chris Wightman and Joe Fitzpatrick Credits: Michael Tevlin

“Our commitment to the cause continues to grow.
I want to thank everyone for their support over these past four years
on our New York Avon Walk journey,” commented Tevlin.
“Every dollar counts and donations enable doctors, nurses, counselors, and researchers to continue their vital work and make sure that
women and men facing a breast cancer diagnosis can get the
care and treatment they desperately need.”

Credit: Michael Tevlin

Credit: Michael Tevlin

"Please join the Testies For Breasties Avon Walk team
for a fun night of drinks and music
all while raising awareness for a great cause!" Tevlin commented.
"All of the funds raised will support the 'T4B' team's efforts
to raise money for breast cancer research, cure, and prevention," 

 "Come treat yourself to something new, sip some champagne and give yourself
some 'me time'," commented Gianni co-owner Maria Siniscalchi .
"Bring along a friend and maybe even
treat yourself to a little something special."

“On Thursday, I will be donating blood again this year
and I encourage others to do the same,” stated Roseland Mayor John Duthie. "We, as a community, never must forget
the heinous events inflicted upon our country on September 11, 2001." 

Credit: Lisa Loprete-Duthie

“I am grateful to my wife Lisa for organizing
all of the Roseland Remembers 9/11 blood drives,” Duthie expressed.
“I cannot think of a better way to honor those who lost their lives
and those whose lives will be forever affected
by these tragic events than to try to save a life today.”