Pete's Fundraising Page for NYC 2021 in Memory of Paula Hamann
$8,555.00 raised
$5,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Pete's Fundraising Page for NYC 2021 in Memory of Paula Hamann
In November of 2019, a truly special person, dear friend, and colleague, Paula Hamann, lost her courageous fight with cancer. For anyone who knew Paula, they knew what a fighter and competitor she was. Before she passed, a good friend of ours, Sarah Segesdy, asked Paula what charity she would want us to support for her, and she immediately said The Herren Project. She was very passionate about The Herren Project and loved to compete in races with her son, Will. 

The Herren Project was founded in 2011 by former professional basketball player, Chris Herren, who has been in long-term recovery since August 1, 2008. The Herren Project is a national nonprofit providing free resources and support for the treatment, recovery, and prevention of substance use disorder. They raise funds and positive awareness for addiction through athletic fundraising events. 
 
The folks at the Herren Project met Paula through Des Tedford when she joined the project for their first Ragnar Cape Cod Road Race. She almost immediately became family and their relationship grew from there. Her last event/time with them was her second Ragnar Road Race in Cape Cod in May of 2019. She also ran the Falmouth Road Race with us in 2018. They connected through her love for life, her boys, and prevention.

I was lucky enough to be able to teach, advise, and coach (in soccer, basketball, and track) both Paula's sons, Will and Jack, at Worcester Academy. She loved her boys with all her heart and was so proud of everything they did. 

Please consider a small gift in memory of Paula for the Herren Project as I tackle the NYC 2021 Marathon for her!
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  • Nicholas Sharry made a $50.00 donation

    Congratulations Mr. Smith!

    $50.00
  • Barbara Vrba made a $50.00 donation

    Best wishes for a successful race, Peter, and continuing energy for this very worthwhile project. Barb and Will Vrba

    $50.00
  • Nate Smith made a $100.00 donation

    So proud of you, bro!

    $100.00
  • Mary Beegle made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Peter Smith made a $2,670.00 donation
    $2,670.00
  • The Secrist Family made a $100.00 donation

    A great cause to support in memory of your dear friend. NYC, here you come! Good luck!

    $100.00
  • Anonymous made a $15.00 donation
    $15.00
  • Christine Petkus made a $20.00 donation
    $20.00
  • Riley Doherty made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Matthew Topa made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • The Morris Family made a $100.00 donation

    What a wonderful way to honor your friend. Best of luck Mr. Smith!

    $100.00
  • Insight Medical made a $1,000.00 donation
    $1,000.00
  • Kelly Collins made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • In memory of In Memory of Paula Hamann made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • The Tebo Family made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Anne Reiff made a $50.00 donation

    Thank you for sponsoring such a good cause.

    $50.00
  • Worcester Academy Football Team made a $300.00 donation

    The WA Football Team has made a donation in memory of Paula Hamann. The WA Football Team is cheering you on, Pete!

    $300.00
  • Cynthia Xenakis made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck!!

    $25.00
  • The WA Admission Team made a $250.00 donation

    Great job Pete!

    $250.00
  • Drew Forsberg made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Deborah Nurse made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Pete!

    $50.00
  • Paul Errickson made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $100.00 donation

    Pete, Wishing you all the best as you run this marathon in honor of Paula who I know will be there in spirit right by your side guiding to the finish! 💙🙏

    $100.00
  • Frank, Deidre, Taygan, and Tighe Kosky made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • The Anderson Clan made a $100.00 donation

    All the Andersons are rooting for you, Peter!

    $100.00
  • Bechta Family made a $100.00 donation

    Good Luck!!

    $100.00
  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Cole and Paige K. made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck Pete! Paula was an amazing person!

    $100.00
  • Judson Wible made a $110.00 donation

    good luck in the Marathon! I loved running in it and enter most years for the lottery.

    $110.00
  • Tom and Lillian Smith made a $500.00 donation

    We are proud to support you as you run in a marathon in memory of a special person.

    $500.00
  • Pat made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Greg and Jenn Buzzell made a $100.00 donation

    Run fast for a great cause!

    $100.00
  • Anonymous made a $200.00 donation
    $200.00
  • Amy Herlihy made a $20.00 donation

    Good Luck, Pete!

    $20.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $200.00 donation

    Can't think of a better way to honor Paula's memory. Thank you for participating in this marathon in her memory. She was a beautiful soul taken too soon. XOXO

    $200.00
  • Sherry Angelis made a $25.00 donation

    Good Luck Mr. Smith! Sherry and Christian Angelis

    $25.00
  • McShea Trio - Grace, Claire and Desmond made a $100.00 donation

    Paula made it look easy. Pete, you know how to get the job done. Enjoy the journey getting there.

    $100.00
  • Ryan Herbst made a $20.00 donation

    good luck!!

    $20.00
  • Ashkan Mohaghegh made a $150.00 donation
    $150.00
  • In memory of Paula made a $200.00 donation

    Good luck Mr. Smith!

    $200.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $100.00 donation

    Paula was a compassionate and kind person. This is a great way to honor her.

    $100.00
  • Jeffrey Lee made a $100.00 donation

    great cause, best of luck Pete

    $100.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Ryan Saito made a $25.00 donation

    Let's go Mr. Smith!

    $25.00
  • Darren Saito made a $25.00 donation

    ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

    $25.00
  • Jason Saito made a $25.00 donation

    Always an inspiration. Keep it going!

    $25.00
  • Mitchell Tebo made a $100.00 donation

    She was such a caring human. Make us proud!

    $100.00
  • The Saito Family made a $200.00 donation

    What a great way to honor Paula's memory and legacy. You got this!

    $200.00
  • Stacia Buck made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck!

    $25.00
  • Joe Murphy made a $25.00 donation

    team Pete!

    $25.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $200.00 donation

    Great cause and a nice testimony to Paula’s legacy. Much success running Pete!

    $200.00
  • Michele Foote made a $50.00 donation

    Great cause, Pete- running with heart! ♥️Michele & Robert

    $50.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • In memory of Paula Hamann made a $100.00 donation

    Thank you Pete for supporting this cause in Paula’s name.

    $100.00
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