Road Race: Run For Dave in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to benefit Police Officer Dave Mello.

Meeting Information

Volunteers! Please be at Dartmouth High School (indoor track area) on Friday, May 22 at 6:00 PM for preliminary race set up, and no later than 7:00 AM on race day, Saturday May 23rd. We will be starting set up at 6 AM on Saturday!

Thanks to everyone who attended our most recent meeting. If you were not able to attend, but still want to participate, please contact us.

Race Committee

The name of this organization is "Run for Dave, Ltd." in honor of Police Officer David Mello whose spinal cord was injured rendering him paralyzed from the neck down after being involved in an automobile accident. Our purpose is to organize an annual charity road race that will provide financial assistance to Officer David Mello and his family. The corporation is registered with the State of Massachusetts.

The Executive Board of Directors for Run for Dave, Ltd. consists of a President, Treasurer, Clerk and two (2) Directors.

Run for Dave, Ltd. also welcomes non-board members to join. Membership is open to any individual who wishes to participate in helping this organization achieve our purpose.

The Run For Dave, LTD committee would like to thank everyone involved in making the 1st Annual 2008 Run For Dave such a success. This was a significant event that involved a coalition of over 60 business sponsors, a municipality, 10 Police Association sponsors and several fire department and ambulance service sponsors. 315 runners, 200 walkers, 500 raffle/auction participants and 80 volunteers attended this event.

Tabulations indicate over $45,000.00 has been raised for our first annual race and fundraising activities. In the midst of a local recession, there were many compelling stories of courage, compassion and leadership associated with this event. These outstanding acts of kindness and charity will surely serve to strengthen and define a community and its people for years to come.

Other Services

Event Planner

Melony Kenyon

The committee would specifically like to acknowledge the following committed and talented local professionals, civic and business leaders for their significant contributions:

Long Built Homes, Bob Long, Matt Medeiros & all of the "home makeover" sponsors.
Attorney Sarah Bandomer of Smith & Brink.
The Santos family of Regal House Furniture.
Peter Kavanaugh of La-Z-Boy.
Michael Botelho.
Brian Sledewski.
Mark Pacheco, Scott Brooks, Richard Medeiros, and all of the Dartmouth Police for their past and on-going efforts to help a stricken brother officer.
Shaw's Supermarket of Dartmouth for coming through in a pinch.
Tom McDermott, Athletic Director of Dartmouth High School.
Mike Gagne for his unwavering support.
All Dartmouth Town employees for their donations and support.
Doris Giunta of the Fall River Officer Thomas Giunta 5k road race.
Rebecca McCormack and sons.
John Braun of JB's Road Race Management.
Ken Sylvia and St. Mary's Church in Dartmouth.
All of our tremendous volunteers.

Refreshments

Crystal Ice Co., Inc. is a multi-faceted organization with multiple locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our carving blocks & punch bowls have such clarity that they are in demand throughout New England. www.crystaliceco.com

Crystal Ice Co., Inc.
(888) 423-3426
crystalicesales@verizon.net
178 Front Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Blount Seafood Corporation
630 Currant Road
Fall River, MA 02720
(774)888-130
www.blountseafood.com

Moonwalk Enterprise Incorporated

Domino's
972 Kempton St.
New Bedford
(508) 999-2911

508-273-9996

35 Station St
Wareham, MA 02571

Serving Borne through Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Shaws Dartmouth
15 State Road
Dartmouth, MA
(508) 993-9995

Dartmouth - www.shaws.com

Shaw's Fairhaven
11 Berdon Way
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 993-9996
Fairhaven - www.shaws.com

BJ's Wholesale
460 State Rd.
North Dartmouth, MA
(508) 990-8741

Meeting Information

Race Committee

Event Planner

Printing

Pre & Post Race Massage

Refreshments