5th Annual
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Honoring MAUREEN, MEGAN & TOMMY GRIFFIN the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
THOMAS "TE" CAULFIELD
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award visit Ryan’s foundation at:
ryanpurcellfoundation.org
We can never express the extent of our gratitude for such a tribute to Ryan. The outpouring of support inspires us to see beyond our loss and appreciate how much he meant to others. Sharing his loss with you lightens our burden. Ryan would want something good to follow from his death. His body lives on through transplantation services. His spirit lives on here today. Let us all be inspired. Love, Mom and Dad i
The 2016 Ryan Purcell Memorial Run
Committee
Erik Bohen
Maureen Diggins
Peggy Barrett
Julie Diggins
Jeff Conrad
Molly Maldonado
Sandy Breen
Jack Reid
Brian Purcell
TE Caulfield
Paula Fitzgerald
Don Doctor
Danny Purcell
Patty Jackson-Doctor
Mary Moore
Leanne Maloney
Lisa Purcell
Jenny Wade
Peggy Wade
Mark Schroeder
Peter Purcell
Ray McGurn
Tim Donovan
Lewis Family
Paul Purcell
Neil Farrell
Lisa Donovan
Tom McCarthy
Marie Connors
Christopher Scanlon
Steve Lang
Nancy Krug
Jack Reid
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PAST HONOREES 2015 DON AND PATTY JACKSON DOCTOR the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
MIKE AND KELLY DIAMOND ANDERSON the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2014
CARL & CATHY PALADINO
The Michael Diggins Community Service Award
MARTY MALONEY
The Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
2013
JACK REID
The Michael Diggins Community Service Award
TIM O’NEIL
The Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
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RYAN PURCELL MEMORIAL RUN PAST WINNERS 4 mile race
2012
2013
Male Anthony George 22:47
Male Emilio Mancino 24:24
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:13
Female Mary Giza 25:48
2014
2015
Male Carson Tenhagen 23:21
Male Joseph Brown 24:05
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:25
Female Caitlin Donohue 26:11
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Maureen, Megan & Tommy Griffin were born & raised on Dorrance Avenue in South Buffalo. All three children attended St. Martins school. Among many accomplishments, their hard work and dedication to the Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K cannot be overlooked. The Griffin trio founded the Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K in 2013, which is a 5K race honoring their late father Jimmy Griffin; all of the proceeds from this great event benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. Maureen Griffin-Tomczak attended Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart and graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1993. Maureen married John Tomczak in 1995 and they now have 3 kids — John ’96, Grace ’97, and Joe ’98. Maureen is a founding Committee member of the Run Jimmy Run for Alzheimer’s of WNY and is the Founder of “Pie it Forward” which encourage friends and neighbors to bake pies for the Buffalo City Mission for Thanksgiving day meal deliveries—2016 will be the 4th year baking for the City Mission. Maureen is also a committee member for Buffalo Prep and a community board member at Dent Neurologic Institute.
Megan Griffin-Kates attended Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart and studied Nursing at Trocaire College. She is a founding committee member of the Run Jimmy Run. Megan is currently a Nurse Case
Manager at Landmark Health and was recently married to Rob Kates. Tommy Griffin attended Canisius High and moved on to Canisius College where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Urban Studies. Tommy is employed as a Securities Principal with HSBC Securities. He is married to Colleen Donovan, who is the daughter of Linda and Rick Donvan. They now have two children, Ruby (8) and Owen (6). Tommy is also a founding member of the Run Jimmy Run.
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TE Caulfield was born and raised in South Buffalo. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas, Nichols School, Buffalo State College (BS) and Vermont College (MA). TE is married to Nancy Krug; father of Lauren and Liam Caulfield; grandfather to Mairead Caulfield and Brian Caulfield and Hannah Annunziata.
Volunteerism
Memberships/Affiliations
South Buffalo Reunion
Irish-American Cultural Institute (IACI)
Ride for Roswell
Greater Buffalo Feis
Carly’s Crossing (Roswell)
Scoil Cultur na hEireann
Bishop Timon 5k
Comhaltas Ceoltrori Eireann
Buffalo Marathon
American Conference of Irish Studies
Maritime March 5K
American Society of Public Administrators (ASPA)
MMA 5K
Goin’ South
South Buffalo Irish Feis
Can You Dig It
South Buffalo Education Center
Nichols Alumni Board
Citibration 5K
Buffalo Board of Education Ethics Committee Member
St. Martin’s School/Notre Dame Academy
Blowouts Ball Club
Father Baker Run 5K Ryan Purcell Memorial Run
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The Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award The Biblical tale of the Good Samaritan is a lesson we should all learn in life. It is a story of selflessness and compassion. The Samaritan put his own well being and safety second to a man who had been beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the road to Damascus. This parallels what Tim O’Neil did for our son Ryan, he put his own safety in jeopardy in an attempt to save Ryan’s life. Tim could have suffered the same fate as Ryan, being struck by a car as he waited for emergency personnel on the side of the road, but that was second to helping someone who was truly in need. As a family, we cannot show enough gratitude for this immense act of selflessness. That is why we are both humbled and honored to present the Good Samaritan award in Tim’s name.
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In memory of Mike Diggins loving Husband, father, friend teacher and coach
“Develop a fighting heart, always give your best effort. If you do this your accomplishments will reach beyond your wildest dreams.� - Coach Diggins, 1970 7
In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell May his soul rest in peace In Memory of Aunt Kathleen, Mary Patricia Congratulations Jack on receiving the 1st ever Michael J. Diggins Uncle Joe Purcell & Kathy Keller and family Comunity Service Award!
Uncle Joe Purcell & Family 8
Congrats to this year’s honorees and the race committee on another great race.
Scott Dargavel 1882 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210 9
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In Loving Memory of
Billy Crehan Loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend
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THANK YOU! To The Purcell Family & The Ryan Purcell Foundation for your generous partnership with the Timon Community.
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Mike and Kelly Anderson Also Congrats to the Purcell Family on another fine race!
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Ryan, you are forever in our hearts Love, Bob, Cat, Ethan and Everett Purcell
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Good Luck Runners! In Loving Memory of
Ryan Purcell “A gift for such a little while, your loss just seems so wrong, you should not have left us, it’s with loved ones you belong.”
Forever in Our Hearts! Brian Purcell 15
Can You Dig It, Inc. “COMMITTED TO A BETTER SOUTH BUFFALO”
CAN YOU DIG IT, INC. CONGRATULATES THE RACE COMMITTEE, THE VOLUNTEERS, PARTICIPANTS, AND ESPECIALLY
Don and Patty Doctor Mike and Kelly Anderson The South Buffalo Community thanks you!! Can You Dig It, Inc. is an organization committed to the betterment of South Buffalo. We strive for the social, cultural, political and economic well-‐being of the community.
In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell
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64 years ago today (September 16, 1952), Sister Eugenia’s First Grade Class at SMS prays for no rain in Caz Park on September 16, 2016!
Good luck to all the runners, sponsors and committee members involved with the 5th Annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run! ..... “The Downing Street Gang”
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Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Helen Purcell & Mrs. Grace Cosgrove demand the “Downing Street Gang” be home tonight before the street lights go on!
Good luck to all the runners, sponsors and committee members involved with the 5th Annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run! ..... “The Downing Street Gang”
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Our Congrats go out to Doc and Patty Doctor and Mike and Kelly Anderson for their service to South Buffalo. Good Luck to all runners in the fourth annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run. Stop by after the race!
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In Loving Memory of
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President
James Willis III
Vice President
Thomas Halligan
Business Manager
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FST & Business Agent
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Recording Secretary
Guy Bugman
Executive Board
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Executive Board
Ronald Sokolowski
Executive Board
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Executive Board
Nicholas Huson
Executive Board
Bennie Feeney
Trustee
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Trustee
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Trustee
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Sergeant at Arms
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TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY New York State Senate, 63rd District
Congratulations to the 5th Annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run committee and to this year’s honorees: the Griffin Family and Thomas “TE” Caufield. Contact My Office: Addr: 2239 S. Park Ave., Buffalo Phone: 716.826.2683 Email: kennedy@nysenate.gov Website: kennedy.nysenate.gov facebook.com/senkennedy
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In Loving Memory of our son, brother & uncle”
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With a loving family and strong community support, Ryan’s legacy will continue to have a monumental impact on so many lives.
And a special thank you to all the runners & walkers who have come to support the Ryan Purcell Memorial Run!
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Congratulations to Te, Maureen, Megan and Tommy on their much deserved recognition. We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to our community. Â
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In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell
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Congratulations to all runners in the Ryan Purcell Memorial Run! AND a special congrats to
Tim O’Neil Good Samaritan Award winner, TE Caulfield
From your friends at Mount Mercy Academy
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Congratulations to the 2016 Honorees
Congratulations TE “why not to� and the Griffin Family. Have fun!
Thank you for your community support
Don and Patty Jackson Doctor
Michael & Erin Kearns
Mark L. Teach, D.D.S. Zachary A. Teach, D.D.S.
Thomas H. McCarthy & Family
1281 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224
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CONGRATUALTIONS TO THE 5th ANNUAL RYAN PURCELL MEMORIAL RUN HONOREES
The Griffin Family and Thomas “TE” Caulfield
Congratulations to the 2016 Honorees! Good Luck to the Runners! Jack and Tracie Reid
CONGRATUALTIONS TO TH 5th ANNUAL RYAN PURCELL MEMORIAL R HONOREES
The Griffin Famil and Thomas “TE” Caulf Congratulations To
Congrats to Erik and Brian on another successful Ryan Purcell Memorial Run.
Don and Patty Jackson Doctor Mike and Kelly Diamond Anderson For your dedication and commitment to the South Buffalo Community
John and Kathy Hannon
From Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick and Family Ironworkers International
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Former Erie County Legislator
Congratulations
Well Deserved! Congratulations to Maureen, Megan, Tom & TE!
5th Annual Ryan Purcell Memorial Run and 2016 Honorees
Good Luck Runners & Walkers Peggy & Mark Morgan
Thank you for your community support Kevin, Mary & Kevin Fitzgerald
Brian J. Karam D.D.S.
Proud to support the Ryan Purcell Foundation!
Donna Carroll
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Good Luck Runners!
Paula and Pat Fitzgerald Sandy and Mark Breen
Hoffstetter & Tuzzalo Families
Congrats to the Griffin Family and TE !! Good Luck Runners!!
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Congrats to TE Caulfield and the Griffin Family. Also great job Erik, BP, and the Purcell Family on another great Ryan Purcell Memorial Run!
Congratulations Erik and Brian on another great race! Thomas Halligan Ironworkers Local 6
Pat Fitzgerald and the St. Thomas Aquinas Golf Committee
From your friends at the KPL Society Live well, laugh often, love much
In Memory of
Ryan Purcell & Kevin Patrick Lalley
KPL Society was established in memory of Kevin Patrick Lalley KPL is carrying on Kevin’s Legacy of kindness and generosity through contributions to the South Buffalo Community Table and many other local fundraising efforts, providing Christmas to families in need, and scholarship funds to Bishop Timon and St. Francis
Good Luck to all the Runners! The Lalley Family
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Congrats to Erik and committee on
Congrats to committee
another great race!
and to the Purcell family on another great race.
Mary Lou Paladino McCoy Rick Finnegan and family
Griffin Family. Well-Deserved.
Congrats to the race committee on another great race!
Paul Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Tim Whalen and family
Congrats to TE Caulfield and the
Congrats to the race committee on
Congrats to Erik Bohen and committee on another great race.
another great race! Lisa Knezevic
Jerry and Paula Halligan
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Carl and Cathy Paladino Marty Maloney From your friends at:
Good Luck Runners! Congrats to this years honorees! Mike & Peggy Wade Bases Loaded Sports Bar and Grill 3355 Lakeshore Road Hamburg, New York 14219 Â
Proud to support the Ryan Purcell Foundation and honorees: TE Caulfield & The Griffin Family
Congrats to Erik and committee on another great race!
The Gloses
Andrea Maciejewski
God Love You TE
Proud to support the Ryan Purcell Foundation!
Jay Gimlin
Collette M & William C Schoellkopf
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Good Luck Runners! Tom & MaryEllen Reilly 1156 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 479-4181
Good Luck Runners!
Congrats to the Ryan Purcell Foundation on another great race!
Jeffrey M. Conrad and family
Matt & Glenn Donato
Good luck to all runners, and congratulations to TE Caulfield!
Good luck runners! Congratulations to The Griffin Family and out good friend TE Caulfield. Thanks for ALL that you do!
Thank you for all of your help and guidance in making the Notre Dame Fun Run a success!
Michelle, Meg, Kath & the entire committee
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Congrats to the Griffin Family, and TE! Well-Deserved!
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Brian McCourt • 3681 Seneca St. W.S. NY 14220
Barry and Barb Fitzgerald and family
675-4333
Congrats to TE and the Griffin Family. Good luck runners!
“Congratulations Te on running yet another successful event!”
Caitlin Donohue
Barbara and Erin Hart
Congrats Erik and committee on another great race!
Congrats to this year’s honorees and the committee on another great race.
Joe and Susie Bartosik
Joseph Haltam Taking Pride in Painting 825-5441
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Good Luck Runners!
Congrats to this year’s honorees and the race committee on another great race.
Congratulations to the 2016 Honorees!
Charlie Comerford and the Bishop Timon High School Athletic Department
Butch Schuster
Paul M. Chlosta, D.M.D. General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Congratulations and best wishes to all participants in the Ryan Purcell Memorial Run!
OLV Brierwood Medical Centre
Charlie & Mary Moore
3040 Amsdell Road Hamburg, NY 14075
648-6156
Congrats TE and Griffin Family!
Good Luck Runners!
PJ & Mary McParlane
Bill & Joni Flanagan
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The Purcell family would like to thank their family, friends, the race committee, and especially the community. Due to the overwhelming supports and efforts over the past 3 years, the Ryan Purcell foundation has been able to grant multiple scholarships and donate funds to other much needed charitable causes.
Scholarships have been granted to: Timon St. Jude HS Mount Mercy HS St Francis HS Immaculata Academy Lafayette HS West Seneca West HS St. Mary School for the Deaf HS
The foundation was also able to assist in many other charitable causes: People Inc. Vive Hope & Help International South Buffalo Community Table FOTCH/Children oh Haiti Response to Love Center MADD Enlightenment Bookstore SMART Alzheimer’s Association Harvest House Dog Ear’s Bookstore Timothy Joseph Crehan Fund St. Martin of Tours Golf Tournament Norte Dame Academy Mount Mercy Academy 5K Hope for DJ Run Jimmy Run Charity 5K Team Erik Bishop Timon Football Program Bricks in the Bowls at Cazenovia Park
Maritime Charter School
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