ServiceMaster by Gilmore's Running for Ro Fundraiser in honor of Boston Marathon bombing survivor, Roseann Sdoia, has been moved to the Four Points by Sheraton, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike. The event will continue to take place on Saturday, April 5th, but will start at 7 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Donations at the event and online will go towards the prosthetic leg that Sdoia will need in five years.
The evening will consist of dinner, dancing, continuous music from a live band and DJ, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and an inspirational speech from Dick Hoyt of Team Hoyt. Dick Hoyt is father to Rick Hoyt who was born as a non-verbal spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Rick and his father Dick have participated as team in over 1,100 athletic events in the last 34 years. This year will be their last Boston Marathon.
Guests are encouraged to arrive between 7-8 p.m. to attend the cash bar cocktail hour where they can socialize and take pictures with special guests Tony Massarotti and Dick Hoyt. Massarotti co-hosts the afternoon drive Felger & Mazz Show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, and has authored three books including New York Times best-selling memoirs of David Ortiz, titled "Big Papi."
Maria Benway and Sarah Friedman from ServiceMaster by Gilmore will be running this year's Boston Marathon in Sdoia's honor. To donate to Roseann's cause and for more information about the event, visit www.gofundme.com/runningforro.
ServiceMaster by Gilmore is a disaster restoration firm specializing in clean-up following water, fire, mold and bio-hazard damage in commercial and residential properties throughout Mass. In 2012, ServiceMaster received The President's Award from ServiceMaster Restore recognizing them as the largest franchise in the U.S. specializing in disaster restoration. 2012 also marked their 30th year in business.