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Annual
RYAN
PURCELL RACE STARTS & FINISHES AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, LOOPING AROUND CAZENOVIA PARK IN SOUTH BUFFALO
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 6:30 pm POST RACE PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC BY “FLASHBACK” with JOEY O’DONNELL AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS • 261 SOUTH LEGION DR, BUFFALO, NY 14220
Honoring
EMILIO MANCINO
the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
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ERIK T. BOHEN
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
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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
The 2017 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 2016 MAUREEN, MEGAN & TOMMY GRIFFIN the Michael J. Diggins Community Service Award
TE CAULFIELD
the Tim O'Neil Good Samaritan Award
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
2016 (5K) Male Carson Tenhagen 23:21 Female Caitlin Donohue 26:25 3
Emilio mancino was born and raised by his mother and father, both italian immigrants, in Schenectady, New York. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic elementary and middle school then moving on to Mt. Pleasant High School Emilio attended SU.N.Y. College at Oneonta earning a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Science. He then moved on to attend S.U.N.Y. College at Buffalo earning a Masters of Science in secondary education science Since august of 1995, Emilio has been a science educator for the West Seneca Central School District. He is one of the founding and current mentors of the Fresh Start Mentoring Program at West Seneca West Senior High School. Below are a just few of Emilio’s awards and contributions to the community: • West Seneca West Charity Festival teacher participant and volunteer • Managed and taught student athletes as a volunteer instructor for the Buffalo Police Athletic League Sport Camps Track and Field “learn by doing” program • Numerous West Seneca West Students of Excellence most influential teacher selections • Earned various Coach of the Season/Year Awards on the ECIC and Section VI platforms • 2012 NYSPHSAA Section VI Service Recognition Award • 2017 Western New York Track and Field Officials Association Service Recognition Award • 2016-2017 NYSPHSAA Section VI Coaches Sportsmanship Award • Initiated the dedication of the Erin C. McAneney Memorial 3,000 meter Run at this past 5th WSW Track and Field Classic • Guided multiple student athletes to collegiate athletic scholarships as well as the continuation of their athletic and academic endeavors on every level of collegiate athletics. • Guided multiple student athletes to multiple to National Indoor and Outdoor Championship qualifications • Guided multiple student athletes to multiple West Seneca and Section VI Cross Country and Track and Field records • Director of the USTAF sanctioned west seneca “blue” athletics club which has guided multiple student athletes to multiple usatf association, regional, and national cross country and track and field championship qualifications
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Erik Bohen, a lifelong resident of South Buffalo, attended St. Martin’s Elementary School and graduated from Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education from St. Bonaventure University and a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Canisius College. Erik has been a special education teacher in the Buffalo Public School District for the past 10 years, engaging in numerous school involvement activities. In the spring of 2009, Erik and his colleagues from Hamlin Park School 74 organized a road race/walk for a student in their school with a rare form of cancer. The “Run for Raquan” raised over $8,000 dollars to support this child’s care. Erik also serves as an after school teacher for students on medical leave and has been a supportive mentor for youth in the community. As the head coach of Mount Mercy Academy’s Cross Country and Track Teams for six years, Erik and the assistant coaches led the Mount Mercy Cross Country team in their quest for the Monsignor Martin League and All Catholic Champion Awards in 2004. Erik was instrumental in forming the Jack Donohue Memorial Race, in honor of the late Mount Mercy running coach, serving as co-chair of the committee for 5 years. Proceeds from “Jack’s 5K” supported many girls with scholarships to the school. Through the committee’s efforts, the running track at Southside Elementary School is named in honor of the beloved coach. In 2010, Erik was recognized by the race committee through the Mount Mercy 5K Community Service Award. As one of the organizers of the Ryan Purcell Memorial Run, Erik has supported Ryan’s family in establishing the Ryan Purcell Foundation in honor of the late Ryan Purcell, a fine young citizen. The Foundation provides scholarships to high school graduates to support their college studies. Erik was also actively involved in organizing the Timon Fall Challenge 5K Race. This event has generated the funds to provide scholarships to incoming freshman at Bishop Timon-St. Jude. In 2009, Erik received the Tom Sands Community Service Award from Bishop Timon-St. Jude. To raise funds to benefit the school’s music department, Erik co-chaired the South Buffalo Reunion in 2011 and 2012. He is currently serving as a member of a fundraising committee for the school’s football team. Erik has been the recipient of Goin’ South’s Annual Irishman of the Year Civic Pride Award which recognized his numerous efforts to support and promote the community. Honored for his support of students, their families and the community, Erik was named one of Business First’s “40 under 40” awardees in November 2012. Erik has committed his efforts to expand his school and community involvement by coordinating the campaigns of Buffalo School Board members Carl P. Paladino and Patricia Pierce. He also coordinated the campaign for South District Councilman Christopher P. Scanlon and West Seneca Town Supervisor Sheila M. Meegan. Erik has served as the South Buffalo liaison for Mark Schroeder’s Campaign for Buffalo City Comptroller and Lynne Dixon’s Erie County Legislator Campaign. Erik Bohen is proud to be a Buffalonian and continues to be actively involved in service to the community.
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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
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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.
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Ryan, we will never forget you. Paul and Joan Purcell
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Good Luck Runners! In Loving Memory of
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Forever in Our Hearts! Brian Purcell 13
In Loving Memory of Ryan Purcell
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RYAN,
You are and always will be an inspiration and a wonderful gift for so many of us. We love and miss you terribly. Fly high Ry-Guy Love, CathyMajtyka Dan Quinn & Amy & Missy Majtyka
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Congratulations
Erik & Emilio on your awards,
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Good Luck Runners! Matt Engilsh
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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 our son, brother & uncle”
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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
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