Spirit Bands on Sale now ~ help support the runners by purchasing a
                            ShamRockerUSA Spirit wristband for only $2.50 (free shipping)
                                                 a MUST HAVE for St. Patricks's Day!
                                                                        see details below

                                  
                                      
Our Vision
As Founder of the company, Certified Running Coach to the kids and President of the organization, it is my personal goal to:
1) Have every 13- and 14-year old in the region join one of the two (2)  six-month programs 
    offered each year ~ Summer and Fall.
2) Safely train them a run/walk method of finishing a marathon. 
3) Instruct healthy eating habits.
4) Enroll them in courses such as CPR and First Aid.
5) instruct them effective fundraising and public speaking skills.
6) Instruct them about general accounting practices and the non-profit business structure.
7) Have an office in every major city in Florida by 2010.
8) Have an office in every state in the USA by 2017.
9) Offer national and international travel assistance to Finishing Members who wish to 'run the world'.
10) Offer college tuition assistance to Finishing Members who just keep running...
   
           PLEASE JOIN US 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."

                                                                     


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:
The Pretzel Twister, Sarasota     Debra Biely      Marilyn DeMartini      Amy Drake     
Michael Saunders & Co.     Blue Ghost Films          Paul and 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
Champs Sports, Foot Lockers and Lady Footlockers, Sarasota

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

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 shirt and visor.

Cairdeas (Friendship) ~ $2,500
      Provides new shoes.

Claddagh (Loyalty and Love) ~ $1,000
      Provides larger local ads and new training shirt. 

Glas (Green) ~ $750
      Provides local ads and travel bag.

Ban (White) ~ $500 
      Provides new visors.

Oráiste (Orange) ~ $250 
      Provides new training shirt. 

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