Boca West's Jay DiPietro had a 14-table cheering section, so when he won two trophies at Boca's Ballroom Battle, the place erupted.
Supporters spilled out onto the dance floor at the Boca Raton Resort & Club Aug. 19 to congratulate DiPietro, 74, for his dancing, trophies and raising $36,000, the most money among the four male contestants. Breathless, all he could say was "I'm thrilled."
Longtime community volunteer Patricia "Pat" Thomas told the crowd she was "in it to win it." She took the fundraising title for the women at $49,000. Jackie Reeves, managing director of Bell Rock Capital and president-elect of the Junior League of Boca Raton, won the female dance title for her rumba.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ndlovu Determined to Bring Trophies Home
Former Zimbabwean and Highlanders Rugby player Likang Ndlovu is determined to bring trophies back home from his inner-city Rugby Development team, and has challenged the Zim government to fully commit to the development of rugby. Ndlovu has been working on young talent for a year now and has been applauded by community for spearheading a successful initiative.
“One day I will take my medals home to showcase my success as a way of inspiring youngsters to fully engage in sports. I have coached rugby in different countries and Zimbabwe remains the best. It just lacks sponsorship and adequate facilities. But if our government commits to rugby I don’t doubt we will be the world champions soon,” he said.
Ndlovu urged young players aged from 6 years to 18 years to participate in the career developments programs he is offering to youngsters in Johannesburg. “I want youngsters from all walks of life to come out in numbers; this is an opportunity for them if they dream to be tomorrow stars in the rugby fraternity in the future. Rugby is a sport for everyone. We need to catch these youngsters while young as we want them to understand the mentality of Rugby,” he said.
“One day I will take my medals home to showcase my success as a way of inspiring youngsters to fully engage in sports. I have coached rugby in different countries and Zimbabwe remains the best. It just lacks sponsorship and adequate facilities. But if our government commits to rugby I don’t doubt we will be the world champions soon,” he said.
Ndlovu urged young players aged from 6 years to 18 years to participate in the career developments programs he is offering to youngsters in Johannesburg. “I want youngsters from all walks of life to come out in numbers; this is an opportunity for them if they dream to be tomorrow stars in the rugby fraternity in the future. Rugby is a sport for everyone. We need to catch these youngsters while young as we want them to understand the mentality of Rugby,” he said.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Trophies Up for Grabs for Charity Chariots Racers
Runners in Cambridge’s biggest charity race will be battling it out for trophies, organizers say. Chariots of Fire will take place on Sunday, September 18, and as well as raising money for a good cause – The Rosie Hospital Campaign – participants will compete for 10 trophies.
About 2,500 people are expected to take part in the event, running in relay teams of six.
The winning team categories include prizes for the first, second and third fastest teams, all-male, all-female and mixed teams, veteran male, veteran female and veteran mixed teams, and the college team category.
Race organizers award the People’s Cup to the team that provides the most laughter and entertainment for the crowds on the day. A spokesman for the event, run by law firm Hewitsons and backed by the News, said: “This can be achieved by running the race in fancy dress or maybe a novel idea involving props or gimmicks. “The team awarded the cup last year were John Lewis, who dressed as chefs and ran the route with a tray in one hand and the relay-baton in the other.” The Rosie campaign aims to extend the current maternity hospital.
About 2,500 people are expected to take part in the event, running in relay teams of six.
The winning team categories include prizes for the first, second and third fastest teams, all-male, all-female and mixed teams, veteran male, veteran female and veteran mixed teams, and the college team category.
Race organizers award the People’s Cup to the team that provides the most laughter and entertainment for the crowds on the day. A spokesman for the event, run by law firm Hewitsons and backed by the News, said: “This can be achieved by running the race in fancy dress or maybe a novel idea involving props or gimmicks. “The team awarded the cup last year were John Lewis, who dressed as chefs and ran the route with a tray in one hand and the relay-baton in the other.” The Rosie campaign aims to extend the current maternity hospital.
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