    
2013 Petit Road Race Website is up! The GE 5k Petit Family Foundation Road Race was started in early 2008 by two brothers, Robert and Gary Heslin, who were classmates of Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. at Plainville High School Class of 1974, where all three ran cross country and track and field. In response to Dr. Petit’s request to go out and do good things for others to carry on the legacy of “these three wonderful women,” they decided that as life-long runners what they knew best was running. Thus, the USATF certified 5k point-to-point course, which is flat and fast, was born. In addition, there is a Kid’s Fun Run of about one-quarter mile with all children receiving a medal for participation. “My family went to the first annual, and now the second annual GE 5k to benefit the Petit Family Foundation. I confess that both times I welled up just before the start when Dr. Petit spoke to the runners. The event is quite well organized and well attended by folks from all over. My daughter traveled from Malden, MA to run with me in the race. My wife and some of her friends did the walk. We now consider this a family/friend tradition. It’s a shame that the race is organized due to a horrific tragic event, but if any good comes out of a tragedy, then this one is the best I’ve come across. This race is a must-do if you’re into community togetherness and generally care about people at all.” 2012 Race Results ARTS FROM THE HEART COFFEEHOUSEPLAINVILLE WINGS & WHEELSGOLF TOURNAMENTGE 5K ROAD RACERIDE FOR JUSTICESun, September 29, 2013 - info WOMEN IN SCIENCE MICHAELA’S GARDEN PROJECTELEGYHEADLINES
May 14 - Plainville Festival To Feature Airplanes And Antique Cars
May 6 - Connecticut Invention Convention convenes at UConn's Gampel Pavilion May 3 - Escape Alive provides free self-defense training for women, girls May 3 - Just in time for Mother's Day, Michaela's Garden plant sale begins May 2 - Michaela's Garden Project seedling locations May 1 - Celebrating Women in Science Initiative Launched April 30 - Connecticut center launches women in science program April 24 - Save The Date - May 31, 2013, Arts From The Heart Coffee House Fundraiser for PFF (4/24) April 20 - Parole Hearings: A Prisoner’s Gift; A Crime Victim’s Nightmare… April 14 - Health Academy Fair underscores success of New Britain program April 11 - Photos--New Britain High School Health & Wellness Promotion Fair April 10 - Petit Family Foundation to Fund Girls & STEM Expos April 9 - Photos--Three Angels Garden-Welcome Spring by Chris Gilleylen April 5 - Save The Date - June 2, 2013, Plainville Wings & Wheels April 2 - PFF Annual Golf Tournament Flyer April 1 - 2013 Petit Road Race Website is up! March 18 - Petit family member died unexpectedly on Friday Dennis Chapman featured on this video from Northeast Magazine on Michaela's Garden The latest photos & videos are here RECENT GRANTSKlingberg Family CentersSafe Haven of Greater Waterbury New England Air Museum Interval House New Britain Academy for Health Professions The Children's Museum and Connecticut Invention Convention Connecticut Science Center CT-ALIVE The Cove Center for Grieving Children CWEALF Discovery Center New Britain Youth Museum Women's Mentoring Network, Inc. YWCA Hartford Region 
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