Community Corner
The Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation Announces Sponsor Lineup for its First Annual 5K
August 7, 2013 – Windham, NH – The Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of premature deaths related to bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAVD), today announced the sponsor lineup for its first annual road race, the 5K for C.A.D: Conquering Aortic Disease, which is set for September 15, 2013 at the Tavern in the Square in Burlington, MA.
Joining the event’s title sponsor, the Tavern in the Square, are: AOK Lawn Care, Blue Eagle Irrigation, Brattle Supply & Electric, Burlington Rotary Club, Business Services Unlimited, C.J. Doherty Inc., Greater Boston Running Company, Harpoon Brewery, ICR, K. Doherty Construction, New England Snow & Ice Management, Pandolfo Company, Quinn’s Construction, R&L Associates, Salem Five Bank, The Bustonian, Tinti Quinn Grover & Frey, P.C., Titan Oil, US Foods, Vox Optima and ZeroDegrees.
“We are extremely grateful and humbled that our first road race in memory of our brother has received such an outpouring of support from the local business community and beyond,” said co-Race Directors and brothers Dan, Chris and John Doherty in a joint statement. “Thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors, we have an exciting event lined up and look forward to hosting hundreds of runners, volunteers and spectators at our inaugural race next month.”
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Kori Doherty, Chairman and CEO of the Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation added, “The success of our fundraising efforts is driven by generous corporate and individual contributions and we are thrilled to have these organizations on board as sponsors of our first major event. Their support is crucial in our mission of raising funds dedicated exclusively to bicuspid aortic valve research and helping improve the future for all those impacted by BAVD.”
Registration for the 5K for C.A.D. Conquering Aortic Disease is available at www.cadmf.org/events.
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About the Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation
The Charles A. Doherty Memorial Foundation (CADMF), a 501(c)(3) public charity, was established in 2013 to perpetuate the memory of Charles A. Doherty who died suddenly at age 34 from complications associated with bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAVD). Its goal is to aid in the prevention of premature deaths arising from BAV abnormalities by raising funds to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies, providing scholarships to students seeking a career in cardiology, serving as a resource for BAV patients and families and increasing awareness of the disease and its associated risk factors. More information about the CADMF can be found at: www.cadmf.org.
