Helping refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities.
Affiliated with Church World Service & Episcopal Migration Ministries
Honest Tea Run for Refugees
Super Bowl Sunday
February 7, 2010 10:00 a.m.
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven, Connecticut
2010 Run for Refugees a Big Success!
The weather was cold, the sun shining as 495 runners and walkers took to the road for IRIS’s 3rd Annual Honest Tea Run for Refugees, Sunday February 7th at East Rock Park, New Haven. The 5K Run / Walk was hosted by Desiree Fontaine of News Channel 8, who—along with two refugees from the Congo—thanked participants and sponsors for turning out to support refugees. The Run raised $8,000 to help provide English language instruction for refugees, rental assistance during refugees' first 6 months while they look for work, and legal services for immigrants—including Haitians—who are living in Connecticut. Prizes were awarded to top runners and fundraisers.
Photographs by Brian Levin
View race results at JBSPorts.com »
Read about Run for Refugees in the New Haven Independent »
IRIS thanks Honest Tea—our founding sponsor—and all other sponsors for their generous support of the 2010 Run for Refugees:
- AT&T
- Casey Family Services
- Church World Service
- Connecticut Health Foundation
- Dr. Pat Ruwe
- The International Association of New Haven
- The Shutesbury Coffee Cake Club
- The Orthopaedic Group
- The Urology Center
- The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven
- Linda Barone
- Attorney Steven Mednick
- Celia Sanchez
- The World Affairs Council of Connecticut
Thanks to those who donated their services:
- Dennis Gleason – on the guitar
- Ruth Rosa – singing our national anthem
- News Channel 8
- Tom Shultz/Creative Attitude
Thanks to the businesses that contributed food and drink:
- Honest Tea
- Archie Moore’s Bar & Restaurant
- Starbuck’s Coffee
- Chabaso Bakery
- Cohen’s Bagels
- Breugger’s Bagels
- Angelos Pizza
- Nica’s Market
- Romeo and Cesare’s
- One Stop Mart and Deli
- Tony Ramos of Meriden, CT
- State Street Bistro and Pizza
- Dunkin Donuts
And thanks to the businesses that donated prizes:
- Orange Street Liquor
- Sonoma Wines and Spirits in Glastonbury
- Miya’s Sushi
EVENT COORDINATOR
JB Sports, LLC, Director of New Haven Road Race and many of New England’s top foot races, coordinates the event. Annually, John Bysiewicz’s company coordinates events with over 30,000 participants that raise over $1,000,000 for various charities.
For further information about Run for Refugees sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Lucile Bruce (203) 562-2095
