On April 22, 2024, a beautiful spring day, we were able to meet up with the Bulkeley High School Track and Field team and their coaches at their practice at Weaver High School. They were sporting their new warm-up gear and uniforms that they had recently received from the Hartford Marathon Foundation's Susie Baris, M.D. Youth Running Program. It was easy to spot them from afar in their smart, maroon get-ups.
This co-ed team expressed their deep gratitude for the new gear, which they say is extremely comfortable. Bulkeley Athletics Director Diane Callis expressed her gratitude on behalf of the school, and shared that donations like this and others, like track shoes from Fleet Feet, help make it possible for the Bulldogs to shine on the field and on the score board.
Hartford Marathon Foundation’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program’s mission is to build lifelong runners. On April 2, 2024, the Hartford Marathon Foundation, with support from the William & Alice Mortensen Foundation, donated 50+ branded warmups and shirts to the Bulkeley High School’s track team.
Resplendent in the new uniforms, AD Dianne Callis and the proud Bulkeley Track Coaches
Ms. Callis stated, "Bulkeley's Track Teams and Coaches would like to give a huge shout out and thanks to the William & Alice Mortensen Foundation along with Christy Miller the Hartford Marathon Susan Beris Program Manager, Deb Morton the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Andris Briga, the Operations Manager. Our teams, both present and future will benefit from this generous donation. Bulkeley's Track Teams will wear these warmups and shirts with great pride as they represent their school, team, community and the Hartford Marathon Foundation at our future meets."
"We are overwhelmed with your generosity and cannot thank you enough. We have truly enjoyed our partnership with you. And our student-athletes are so excited!!!"
Go, Bulkeley Bulldogs!
For more information, please contact:
Diane B. Callis, CMAA, Athletic Director, Bulkeley High School