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The 2013“Run like a Mother” (RLAM) annual Mother’s Day race chose the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation as it charitable partner. Race Founder Megan Searfoss saw the partnership as a “natural” fit for the race that celebrates motherhood and a foundation that enriches the lives of children with special needs and their families.

From the beginning, Megan and Deb Povinelli (Ridgefield Race Director), worked with the Foundation to foster a relationship that would increase awareness in the community and raise funds for the organization.

Race participants had a number of unique opportunities to support the Foundation. Athletes made donations to the Foundation at the time of race registration or chose a special charity registration which included a ticket to the Foundation’s annual...

Laney, 10, of Fairfield County, like most kids her age, longed to learn to ride a bike. Her sister received a bright, shiny new two-wheeler for her 10th birthday and Laney dreamed that was what would be awaiting her as she turned 10 eleven months later.

For Laney, born with Childhood Apraxia, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder, while also recovering from a skull fracture sustained because of her disability, that would not be an easy task.

“A simple thing like buying a bike, is something most parents just take for granted. They can run to Target, and zip, zip they are done!” her mother Julie explained.

Rather than devastate Laney, her parents researched alternate solutions to the bike/balance...