​The Community Fund of Darien would like to express our sincere thanks to those who made the 40th annual Darien Road Race a wonderful success and congratulate the over 450 runners of all ages who participated this year! We are grateful to the residents of The Delafield Island Association, Long Neck Point and Pear Tree Point for their continued support of the event, the Darien Boat Club, Post 53, and the Darien Police Department, especially Captain Jeremiah P. Marron, Jr. & Lieutenant Alison Hudyma.
Many thanks to our Title Sponsor, Newport Academy, and Platinum Sponsor for the Fun Run, The Residence at Selleck’s Woods, as well as our Gold Sponsors Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, The Darien Boat Club and Hollow Tree Self Storage.  We also appreciate the support of our Silver Sponsors Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group, Vineyard Vines, Baywater Properties, Kumon, Laurel Road Bank, Palmer’s, Performance Physical Therapy, Trinity Church and Bankwell, Bronze Sponsors The Southfield Center for Development, Christine Hamilton-Hall, DMD, MD, Hutchinson Tree Care Specialists, Methodist Family Center Preschool, JetBlue and Sheree Frank/Houlihan Lawrence and Butler Tibbetts, Valued Sponsor OrangeTheory Fitness.

WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Sign up to participate in the 1.5-mile fun run OR the 5-mile run at Darien Road Race;
• Go a step further and ask for support from family and friends; $10-$20 from each person for your efforts really add up and make a difference!
• Rally your tribe and form a team! A team can include a combination of race participants (from both runs) AND supporting cheerleaders to help you reach your goal!
• Be a “virtual runner” and enjoy the race from the sidelines or the comforts of home and still make an impact in your community!
• Bid on our amazing silent auction items, such as a Wee Burn bowling party, a round of golf and lunch for four at the Darien Country Club, opening day baseball tickets for your choice – Mets or Yankees, plus much more at http://tiny.cc/DRRAuction.
  
  

DO YOU LIKE WINNING?

• The individual participant or the team captain bringing in the largest amount of financial support wins two (2) round-trip airline tickets to anywhere JetBlue flies!
• Claim this $900 retail valued prize and bragging rights all while doing a good deed! REGISTER NOW
• Questions? Email Charla Easterbrook

The Community Fund of Darien awarded more than $525,000 to local nonprofit agencies after a thorough vetting process carried out by 60 Darien volunteers. Read more here

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     June 24th, 2019
THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN’S 2019 DARIEN ROAD RACE
CONTACT:  The COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN
(203) 655-8775
  
Save The Date: The Community Fund Kicks Off its 40th Annual Darien Road Race
 
The 40th annual Darien Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, September 15th, 2019 at Pear Tree Point Beach.  This year’s race will begin at 9:00 am for the 1.5 mile Fun Run and 9:45 am for the 5 mile race. The race will feature “The Finish Line” tent with music, games, sponsor booths, silent auction and an awards ceremony.
 
The Community Fund of Darien’s signature event, The Darien Road Race,  once again welcomes Newport Academy as the  lead sponsor for the event.  The Residence at Selleck’s Woods is the Fun Run sponsor this year. The race has raised a significant amount of money over the years to benefit our neighbors with critical needs in Stamford, Norwalk and Darien.  The Darien Road Race brings together families, athletes and adults young and old to celebrate the spirit of our community and supports our neighbors. All money raised from the race will benefit local nonprofits and community initiatives. The Community Fund grants target youth success, self-sufficiency, and basic needs. Community initiatives include the Thriving Youth/06820 campaign and The Human Service Planning Council (HSPC).
 
To learn more about, who will benefit from the event proceeds, please visit our website www.communityfunddarien.org.  Race registration will open in early August and please stay tuned for details in a few weeks. This year there is an option for team vs. team fundraising and participation. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook and email info@communityfunddarien.org with any questions.

A fun night watching the 2019 NFL draft with good friends, and great food and drink! Very special thanks to our generous sponsors: Darien Butcher Shop, Woodway Country Club, Sipsters & Litchfield Distillery, Darien Sport Shop and Emerson Bespoke.

The Community Fund of Darien awarded 7 small grants in December totaling $21,500.