ShamRockersUSA, Inc.,
a Florida 501c3 non-profit corporation
ShamRockersUSA Teen Running & Travel Club, Inc.,
a Florida for-profit corporation
Our Vision:
As Founder, Certified Distance Running Coach to the kids and President of the organization, it is my personal goal to:
1) Have every 10- to 18-year old join in one of the various six-month programs offered throughout the year.
2) Safely train them the run/walk method of finishing a marathon.
3) Teach healthy eating habits.
4) Teach effective fundraising and public speaking skills.
5) Have a team in every state in the US in the next 10 years.
6) Offer travel assistance to Finishing Members who now wish to “Run the World”.
7) Offer college tuition assistance to Finishing Members who just keep running…
Two Companies, One Mission Statement:
ShamRockersUSA, Inc., a Teen Running and International Travel Club, was created to coach kids about the physical determination required to cross a Finish Line and the fiscal responsibility of covering their expenses through skilled fundraising. As the creator of the program, I believe kids will not only develop better physical habits, and a broader global perspective, but also a higher regard for themselves by becoming responsible young adults. Personal Achievements My goal is to have EVERY child, regardless of their physical or financial situation, be offered the chance to run a Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida. It is my intention that ShamRockersUSA, Inc. becomes a national and international program as quickly as possible.
To Operate your very own ShamRockers Teen Running & Travel Club team, please contact Diane Lyons directly:
941 321 6208 or dianelyons@ShamRockersUSA.com
Change a Kids' Life Today and Become a Local Hero
Fun to Operate, Twice the High Rate of Return
Meet Founder and Coach, Diane Lyons
Personal Objective
To be a role model of my belief...
“What would you attempt to do if you
knew you could not fail?”
PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORT OF THE KIDS
Albert Einstein once said..."It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it."
* Founder, RRCA Certified Distance Running Coach and President
of both ShamRockersUSA, Inc., not-for-profit and ShamRockersUSA
Teen Running and Travel Club, Inc., for-profit (IC opportunities available)
* Group Travel Planner ~ International Races
* Finisher of Trek Triathlon, Cork City Marathon Relay Finisher,
Disney "Goofy" Challenge; the
Half, the Gasparilla 15k, and so many Disney 13k's, 10k's and 5k's
* Screenwriter, artist, reader and fitness/youth enthusiast
* Wife to a great husband of 23 years and Mom to a great son
Independent Contractor opportunities now available to operate independent ShamRockersUSA Teen Running & Travel Club, Inc. all over the nation!
ShamRockersIRE is beginning the initial stages of set-up ~ soon, young Irish Runners from our homeland, Ireland, will be offered the opportunity to run Half Marathons in their own country...and at Walt Disney World!
Spirit Bands on Sale now ~ help support the runners by purchasing a
ShamRockerUSA Spirit wristband for only $2.50 (free shipping)!
see details below
To purchase your very own Spirit Band, send an email with your credit card information to: fiona@ShamRockersUSA.com or send $2.50
to 88 Tall Trees Ct., Sarasota, Florida 34242. Checks made payable to: ShamRockersUSA, Inc. (please do not send cash in the mail).
Join these Friends of ShamRockersUSA:
Walt Disney World Marathon Tour and Travel
The Pretzel Twister, Sarasota Debra Biely Marilyn DeMartini Amy Drake
Michael Saunders & Co. Blue Ghost Films Maria Truluck
Gretchen Miscik Fit 2 Run Mary Tetrick Balmoral Court Lorin Culhane ESPN
PALS Partners in Education, Sarasota County School Board Christine Doerr
Justine McCurley Gretchen Johnson Sam's Club Joe and Mary Szulewski
Stacey and Emma Stauffer Emily Moxom Jim and Pat Judsen Active.com
Chris Holtz, graphic designer Lori Sax, photographer extraordinaire
Village Inn, Sarasota Eddie and Mary McGough Blockbuster Movies on Fruitville Road Short Stop Mart FedexKinko's on Hillview Road Balance Health & Fitness
Manasota Legal AidSarasota Community Foundation Nadia's Day Spa
New Balance Shoes and Fitness, Sarasota Lloyd and Sandy Keith
Schools that are friends of ShamRockers:
Sarasota Lutheran St. Martha's Bishop Nevins Academy Brookside Middle School
Julie Rohr Academy Booker Middle School Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
Brickhouse Academy Pineview Academy Tabernacle Christian School
McIntosh Middle School Incarnation Sarasota High School RiverHigh Schol
Cardinal Mooney High School Sarasota Military Academy Out of Door Academy
Palmetto Christian Vcnice Christian New Gate Academy St Joseph's Academy
Here are some suggested donations and how the team members will benefit.
The Mary O'Quin Fund ~ open for all donation amounts
In honor of my mother, the original leprechaun, who entered Heaven on
November 15, 2007. This fund, per her request, will provide the infamous green
shirts to the "Green Team" for as long as this organization exists.
Founding donors:
Michael Saunders
Joseph Szulewski
Thomas and Diane Lyons
Lloyd and Sandy Keith
Eire (Ireland) ~ $25,000
Provides a named partial college tuition assistance program for Finishing
Members who know where they want to go in life.
Glas Oileán (Emerald Isle) ~ $10,000
Provides a named partial travel expense assistance program for the Finishing
Members who wish to run Ireland...and the world.
Seamróg (Shamrock) ~ $5,000
Provides new race day shirts and visors.
Cairdeas (Friendship) ~ $2,500
Provides new shoes.
Claddagh (Loyalty and Love) ~ $1,000
Provides new training shirts.
Glas (Green) ~ $750
Provides travel bags.
Ban (White) ~ $500
Provides new visors.
Oráiste (Orange) ~ $250
Provides new training shirts.
Sláinte (Thank You) ~ $Any Amount
Provides donor with a wonderful sense of personal satisfaction!
No child will be declined! As a 501c3 non-profit corporation, your donation is deductible. We welcome all financial contributions from both individuals and companies that agree with our philosophy and our commitment to kids. Your donations will help offer scholarships to kids who cannot afford the tuition, help offset their travel expenses, provide uniforms and so much more.
All levels may include mention in local, national and international press without prior notice or approval. These rates are effective as of July 23, 2007; subject to change without notice. No level is exclusive and may be offered to one or more sponsor. Portions of these sponsorships may also be applied to general or administrative expenses as deemed necessary. College and travel assistance programs will be offered as matching grants to the Finishing Members who meet the requirements of raising a minimim of $750 for Ireland and $2,500 for college; the matching grants will be $500 for travel assistance and $2,500 for college.
Please send me a note about how you wish to help: click on the any "Donate Online" button you see throughout the website or send me an email at fiona@ShamRockersUSA.com
Thank You and God Bless.
Diane Lyons...aka Fiona
"Helping
