ShamRockersUSA, Inc.
"Helping Teens Cross the Finish Line One Step at a Time"

                                       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.


   
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."

Personal Achievements
*  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  Sarasota Half, Gasparilla Half, Miami 
   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

 

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.

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
 

 

 

 

 

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