History
The Day Kimball Hospital Deary Memorial Five-Mile Race & Walk began in 1989 and has raised more than $1 million to assist the citizens of Northeastern Connecticut who are battling cancer. The money has been given to assist with mammograms, ultrasounds, medications, travel and surgical procedures. In addition to helping to provide these services, money is donated to a scholarship fund for students who are pursuing a career in radiology.
Awards
Tom Deary, Jr. “Spirit of Humanity” Award
Definition of “Spirit of Humanity”: Spirit of humanity is beautiful thing. It involves helping human beings at any cost or at any time. It is a selfless act. Generosity and a good heart are essential qualities demonstrated by an individual or group who exhibit this passion.
2002 Mr. Tom Deary, Jr.
2003 Kathy Butremovic & Geri Nierodzinski
2004 Rockie Alix
2005 Suzanne Franklin
2006 The Rev. Virginia Army
2007 Ann Tetreault & The Horticulture Program at The John Dempsey Center
2008 Richard L. Moore
2009 Karyn E. DiBonaventura
2010 Mark & Karen Kaylor
2011 Tori Bates
2012 Barbara Elliott
2013 The Center for Bone & Joint Care
Grammie Deary “Service Recognition” Award
Definition of “Service”: Assistance or work performed above and beyond the call by one person or group that benefits another. This individual or group provides service or assistance and their efforts contribute to the success of the event.
1996 Jim Gothreau
1997 J.D. Cooper’s ~ David Landry
1998 Warren Rosenberg
1999 Sylvia Bousquet
2000 Patty Breault
2001 Alan Bates
2002 East Putnam Fire Department
2003 Margaret Loew
2004 Putnam Police Department
2005 Peter Deary
2006 Carol & Dennis Deary
2007 Ken & Cindy Cardinal
2008 Gary Osbrey – WINY Radio 1350
2009 Rick Place & Dan Goyette – Putnam Ford Mercury
2010 SNERRO
2011 Alan Bates
2012 Charles Anderson
2013 Nancy Zamagni
2013 Top Fundraisers
Top Corporate Team: Putnam Bank
Most Funds Raised by an Individual: Karyn DiBonaventura
Top Funds Raised by a Team: Team Longmeadow
