Steven Girelli, PhD, President of Klingberg Family Centers [KFC], led a team of runners in the 2011 Malibu Fitness Farmington 5K Road Race, on Thanksgiving morning.  This was the 7^th year that Jack Banks, owner of Malibu Fitness, has organized the event as a fundraiser for the benefit of select local non-profits, and the 4^th year that KFC will be a beneficiary.  Mr. Banks estimates that the proceeds for KFC this year may be as high as $5000!

This annual event, which competes for runners with the world famous Manchester Road Race, has seen steady growth in participants in seven years, to approximately 800 runners/walkers!  Joining Dr. Girelli for the 6:45 a.m. start time at Malibu Fitness health club in Farmington were: KFC staffers Barbara Divalentino, Cheryl Fliss, Marissa Lammlin [along with her husband Dave, father Steve Robin and faithful dog Bronx], Christina Mangini [and her dad Greg], and Kathleen Woolley.  Representing our very own Park View Group Home was group-home coordinator Kevin Paquette along with three athletic residents from PVGH, each of whom finished the race in very fast times!  Rounding out the field was Dr. Girelli’s son Ari, who finished with the fastest time of all ‘Team Klingberg’ runners, crossing the finish line in approximately 21 minutes!  Congratulations to all participants and many thanks for supporting this KFC fundraiser.   Great Job!  

A heartfelt ‘Thank You Very Much’ goes out to Jack Banks and his whole team for organizing this wonderful event.  We are truly grateful for your generous support through the race and your encouragement all year long!  Your commitment to our cherished clients is making a real difference.  Thank you as well to all the participants, whose registration fee is converted into financial support for KFC and other agencies serving people in need throughout Connecticut.  Last but not least, ‘Thank You’ to meteorologist extraordinaire, Scot Haney of WFSB TV, Channel 3, who covered the race ‘on air’ again this year,  and did a live interview with Dr. Girelli after the race.   Thanks for your support Scot!