Blues, Brews, & Running Shoes Event in Tuckahoe Raises over $1,800

Blues, Brews, & Running Shoes Event Raises over $1,800

Bronxville, NY- “Start spreading the news, Team Chapel is training today.” On Friday, October 3rd members of Team Chapel partnered with Broken Bow Brewery in Tuckahoe to hold a fundraising event. Team Chapel is a group of four runners who will be running the New York City Marathon this November. The team is raising money for The Chapel School’s Scholarship Fund.

The event on October 5th was organized by team member George Heath, in conjunction with Broken Bow Brewery. Family, friends, and supporters of Team Chapel enjoyed a cabaret, beer tasting, and delicious food. Members of Team Chapel were at the event and received encouragement and well wishes. The event was a fundraiser and pre-race celebration to bring the community together and celebrate the training Team Chapel has been doing.

“I wanted to put on event that combined two of my favorite things: Music & Beer,” stated George Heath. “What better way to support this great cause than by enjoying an evening with family and friends.” Those in attendance were also treated to games and raffles. “I’m so excited and proud of my brother,” stated Kate Marino, whose brother Dave Porter is one of the members of Team Chapel. “He couldn’t make it down for the event but I am happy to sing and entertain on his behalf.”

Each of the runners has a special connection to The Chapel School. Mr. George Heath is the music teacher for grades 3-8, and is also the parent of two Chapel School students. His brother-in-law Randy Watkins is also running on the team. “I am excited to raise money for my nieces’ school and to run this marathon in November.” Anderson Kenny is a parent to two Chapel School students. “It is a wonderful school that has benefitted our family greatly.” The final member of Team Chapel is Dave Porter. His sister is The Chapel School’s pre-School - second grade music teacher, Mrs. Kate (Porter) Marino. “I look forward to completing my first full marathon in NYC in support of The Chapel School.”

The Team Coach and Senior Pastor of the Church and School, Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell, helped form the charity run several years ago. Each runner must raise at least $3,000 each and collectively the team is hoping to reach and surpass $15,000 before running the 26.2 miles. Donations are welcome and are being accepted at www.teamchapel.com

For more information on Team Chapel, contact the Chapel School at 914-337-3202 or on-line at http://www.TeamChapel.com. The Chapel School is a preschool 3 to Grade 8 School located at 172 White Plains Road (across the street from Concordia College New York) and boasts one of the first and longest running preschool programs in New York State.

The Chapel School is located at172 White Plains Road in Bronxville, New York. For more information about the Chapel School and its programs, please call 914-337-3202 or visit the website at www.thechapelschool.org