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Papal Gift Honors First American-Born

Think Pink in Thurmont Saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton

Deb Spalding Upon Pope Francis’ arrival at the White House on September 23, 2015, in
Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama presented him with the original
key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. The key once opened the door
Thurmont will again host and pink clothing or feel free to wear of her home, the Stone House, in Emmitsburg, on the grounds of The National
expand a Think Pink campaign your pink pajamas. The cost is Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
during the month of October, in $40.00 per person, which includes Presented in a case crafted specifically for the occasion, the key honors both
support of the Patty Hurwitz Cancer all supplies and one free glass of His Holiness Pope Francis and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Research Fund. This year will see wine. A portion of the proceeds “This gift is a fitting tribute,” said Rob Judge, Executive Director of The
the first-ever Thurmont Think will be donated to Thurmont National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, “to a woman who opened doors
Pink 5K Run/Walk, taking place Think Pink. Get your tickets at the for so many women to serve the poor, and for a man who has been a strong
on October 24, 2015, at 15 Eyler Thurmont Town Office or contact advocate for those who are poor and marginalized.”
Road in Thurmont. Registration vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. “It is humbling,” said Judge, “to know that Pope Francis literally holds the
and check-in begins at 7:00 a.m., For a list of business sponsors key to Mother Seton’s home, where we welcome tens of thousands of visitors
with the race starting at 8:00 a.m. and for more information, see the every year. People of all faiths are drawn here to learn the story of her life and legacy.”
The cost is $25.00, if registered by Town of Thurmont’s Think Pink Go to www.setonshrine.org for a short biography and photos of Saint
October 10 (guaranteed a t-shirt), advertisement on page 9. Elizabeth Ann Seton, as well as photos of her home and Basilica.
and $35.00 on race day. Register The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund
online at www.thinkpink5k.com, at Frederick Memorial Hospital Brotherhood Ride Starts in Emmitsburg
at the Thurmont Town Office, or at (FMH) was established in 1999
Thurmont’s Anytime Fitness. by Jeff and Patty Hurwitz, after September 11, 2015, Courtesy Photo
Pink light bulbs were a hit last Patty’s diagnosis of breast cancer. was an appropriate day
year and can be purchased this The Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund to start the Brotherhood
year at Hobb’s Hardware or Ace is a fund of FMH, a private, not- Ride because of the
Hardware in Thurmont. for-profit, community hospital anniversary of 9/11. The
Don’t miss the Think Pink with a 501 (c)(3) tax status. All Brotherhood Ride was a
Paint Night with Laura on Friday, contributions are tax-deductible to six-day bicycle ride that
October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the the fullest extent allowed by law. began in Emmitsburg
Main Street Center, located at 11 Visit www.pinkribbonfrederick.org/ at the National Fallen
Water Street in Thurmont. Wear about/. Fire Fighters Memorial
and ended in Boston,
Fort Ritchie Triathlon Helps to Raise Over Massachusetts, on
September 16.
$5,000 for Community Center The ride was dedicated


The 6 Annual Courtesy Photo to twenty-seven Emergency
th
First Responders
Fort Ritchie from Pennsylvania to
Triathlon helped to Massachusetts who died
raise over $5,000 in the line of duty in 2014 Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company President Mary
for the Fort Ritchie while protecting their Lou Little presented Jeff Morse, with the Brotherhood Ride,
Community Center. communities. This year’s with a check for $500.
The USA Triathlon Brotherhood team was
Sanctioned event made up of thirty-five riders and fifteen support members, who rode over 500
provided athletes miles, pedaling an average of 70-90 miles a day.
with the opportunity For this cause, sponsors donate in the name of the various riders—per mile
to race in sprint or amount or static amount.
Olympic distances The Emmitsburg Ambulance Company was the riders’ host for the
in triathlon or overnight leading up to their departure. The ride’s coordinator, Jeff Morse,
duathlon (run-bike- spoke to the riders shortly before they left. He thanked everyone for believing
run) disciplines. in the ride, indicating that when the group has an overnight stop, “People like
Racine Multisports, Ken Racine, owner and founder of Racine Multisports, presented Buck Mary Lou Little say, ‘How many nights, how many meals, how many people?’
which owns and Browning, executive director of the Fort Ritchie Community Center, and their answer is never no.”
and Kerry Dainton, ofice manager at the Fort Ritchie Community
operates the race, Center, a check in the amount of $5,128 to support the mission of the EVAC president, Mary Lou Little said, “We are just honored to have you.
donated $5,128 Community Center. We hope you had a comfortable stay. We hope you got enough to eat. Our
to the Community doors are open to you anytime.”
Center. The funds will be used to help provide youth, senior, and community- Jeff presented the Ambulance Company with a plaque signed by the riders.
based programs, according to Buck Browning, executive director of the Fort Jeff also mentioned that the employees at Jet Blue sponsored their flights out of
Ritchie Community Center. Support for the event is also received from the Boston the night before. He thanked them as well.
Hagerstown-Washington County Visitors and Convention Bureau. The 380 Mary Lou indicated that the EVAC hosts bingo nights, during which an
participants represented sixteen states. Athletes that competed in the various extra 50/50 game is held. The company’s half of the 50/50 is donated back
races each began their specific event at Fort Ritchie. The triathlon began with to the community, the fire museum, the food bank, the Lions Club, the Seton
the swim in Lake Royer, on the former U.S. Army Post in Cascade, followed by Center Outreach, and others.
the bike ride portion that included a descent and climb of Raven Rock Road. “It’s our way of giving back to our community for all the support they give
The final stage of the triathlon (and duathlon) was the run that covered various us,” Little said. She presented the Brotherhood Ride with a $500 donation out
distances, all contained within the former Post’s property. The duathlon of that fund.
substituted a run for the swim prior to the bike route. For more information about the Brotherhood Ride, visit www.
Results of the race(s) can be found online at www.racinemultisports.com. brotherhoodride.com.
The Fort Ritchie Community Center provides local residents with a multitude
of services, including a fitness center, gymnasium, computer lab, group exercise
classes, meeting rooms, historical presentations, and youth programs. For more We Invite You to Share Your Good News!
information, visit www.thefrcc.org or call 301-241-5085.
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