Richmond Rockets Member Dr. Francesco Rotatori Helps Save COVID-19 Patient's Life

Update: Due to his recent staff leadership and front-line assistance with COVID-19 affected patients, Richmond Rockets team member and hospital hero Dr. Francesco Rotatori recently received a promotion at Richmond University hospital in Staten Island - his new role at RUMC is Chief of Cardiology. Congratulations Dr. Rotatori for everything you have done for the community and patients!

https://www.silive.com/news/2020/05/doctor-who-has-been-part-of-coronavirus-response-at-rumc-is-named-new-chief-of-cardiology.html

Dr. Francesco Rotatori is not only a Richmond Rockets team member, but he is an Interventional Cardiologist at Richmond University hospital here in Staten Island. Dr. Rotatori was recently featured on ABC News Nightline Television during the crisis, as he and his amazing staff members rescued a COVID-19 female patient, who improved dramatically at The Richmond University Hospital. The patient, Edwina Cain, faced breathing problems and recovered in 3 days on a ventilator, improving quickly. At her time at the hospital, she expressed her gratitude and thanks to Dr. Rotatori and staff to with a dance and cheer. Dr. Roratori and his team also inspired Edwina to begin her medical studies in pursuit to become a hero and work in a hospital. Congratulations to her survival and fight against COVID-19, and thank you to all the doctors and nurses that risk their lives each and every day, including Dr. Francesco Rotatori and his miracle staff!

Watch the miraculous and inspiring story of recovery and healing here: https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/covid-19-patient-reunites-doctor-helped-save-life-70300305

IMPORTANT NEWS: Corona Virus Outbreak Safety Tips

Hi friends! As you have heard on the news, the Corona Virus has reached NYC area, including Staten Island. Please keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following the safety protocols in this link here - provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the leading national public health institute of the United States): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

We wish our best to our running community: In light of the recent news around COVID-19, PPTC would like to remind all members that the most successful runner is a healthy runner. Please use your best judgment when deciding to join groups runs and activities over the next few weeks.

- If you don't feel well, or suspect you've been in contact with someone who may have contracted the virus, please stay home and take care of yourself.

- Be diligent about washing your hands. If you cough, sneeze, or need to wipe your nose, avoid using your hands.

- If you have any respiratory or autoimmune issues, please consult your doctor.

Thank you for helping keep our community healthy!

Richmond Rockets Scholarship Application: Fall 2021 High School Senior Applicants

Download Application

Please review all Scholarship Application Instructions in the PDF Below for Fall 2021 High School Senior Applicants, thank you!

Scholarship Requirements:

•Senior that is a member in good standing on their high school’s Cross Country or Track & Field team and will be attending college in the fall of 2021. •Attends high school on Staten Island or a resident of Staten Island attending high school elsewhere.

•Fill out and complete the application below.

•Applications must be received by Monday, March 1, 2021.

WELCOME TO THE RICHMOND ROCKETS

Join our family and participate in both competitive and non-competitive running. We welcome beginners, novice and advance runners. We meet monthly on the 1st Monday of each month. Come to our next meeting, meet our members, bring a friend, and make new friends!
“We believe a running club is more than just running together”

Learn More

About Us

Monthly meetings held every 1st Monday of the month at:
"Jody's" 372 Forest Ave at 7:00pm, or Zoom Online Conferences

Lisa Lubarsky - President

Tony LaRocca - Vice President

John Dixon - Secretary

Nancy Wagner-Wetzel - Treasurer

Trish Mulligan - Female Captain

Mike Leathers - Male Captain

Fleur de lis Bell - Web Master

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Photos from parties, meetings and races

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Upcoming Races & Events

Weekly Fun / Open Runs:

(Runs are subject to change due to conflicting races, weather...etc.)

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Richmond Rockets Fun Runs are ON HOLD, they will resume once we get more participants. Interested in having a Richmond Rockets running buddy? Send an email to teamrichmondrockets@gmail.com.

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Donate Your Old Sneakers to Feed Families - South Brooklyn Mutual Aid

The Richmond Rockets will be participating in the My Sneaker Drive Fundraiser to help feed families in NYC. By donating a pair of old sneakers that are in good non-ripped condition, you give $1 to the organization in aid to send care packages for those in need.

If interested in participating, please view the drop-off locations below. They will be much appreciated! Also, if you would like to make a cash donation - please send a Venmo payment to @SouthBkMutualAid.

April 2021 Race Calendar

April road running calendar: Races coming back, but not full throttle yet!

By Staten Island Advance Sports Desk and By George Kochman/Special to the Advance

Live racing is slowly returning to the New York met area. Many races now offer virtual options. Race directors are taking precautions, with many of the live races now featuring wave starts. Continue to check with race directors concerning possible cancellations.

APRIL 2021 RACE CALENDAR

April road running calendar: Live racing begins to come back, but check before you go.

The Wolfe's Run 10K is currently on the local schedule in April, but competitors are asked to check the race website before heading out. (Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel)

APRIL RACE CALENDAR

3 – Staten Island A.C. 3-Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m., Clove Lakes Park, for race info: panza.davidr25@yahoo.com.

3 – NYCRUNS Queens 5K (also virtual option), 7 a.m., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, theteam@nycruns.com.

3 – Paumanok Pursuit 70K Run and relay, 7 a.m., Rocky Point, N.Y., www.jayaasports.com.

3 – Lucky Paws 5K (virtual option), 10 a.m., Williamstown, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

3 – Essex County Virtual Cherry Blossom 10K, Branch Brook Park, Newark, N.J., jmatthews@parks.essexcountynj.org.

3 – 3rd annual Valor Supplements Police and Fire 5K, 9 a.m., Seaside Park, N.J., 732-569-0397.

4 – Citytri Runs Race Again at Verrazano, 10K- 8 a.m., 5K- 8:30 a.m., half-marathon- 9 a.m., American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn, www.citytri.com.

10 – Staten Island A.C. 3-Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m., Clove Lakes Park, panza.davidr25@yahoo.com.

10 – 11th Institute Woods 6K, 10 a.m., Princeton, N.J., www.princetonac.org.

10 – Shore 2Shore trail 50K- 8 a.m., 25K- 9 a.m., East Islip, N.Y., www.shore2shorerace.com.

10 – Coffee Run 5K, 8:30 a.m., West Deptford, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

10 – Crash Running Festival, 5K- 8:30 a.m., 10K- 9:15 a.m., Allentown, N.J., www.crashrunning.com.

10 – Last Squatch Standing, 9 a.m. or 2 p.m., West Orange, N.J., www.facebook.com/sassquadtrailrunning.

11 – Citytri Runs Race Again in Queens, half-marathon, 9 a.m., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, www.citytri.com.

11 – Off the Grid 5K, 9 a.m., Williamstown, N.J., www.secondcapitalrunning.com.

15 – Old McDonna Rockland Farm Alliance Trail Run, 3 mi., 8:30 a.m., New City, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

16 – IPA 5K, 4 p.m., Wildwood, N.J., www.delmosports.com.

16 – Run for Aaron 5K, 9 a.m., Vineland, N.J., www.run4aaron.com.

17 – Wolfe’s Run 10K, 10 a.m., Wolfe’s Pond Park, www.completerace.com.

17 – Mud Hen 5-Miler and 10-Miler, 7 a.m., Wildwood, N.J., www.delmosports.com.

17 – NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K (also virtual option), 7 a.m., Prospect Park, Brooklyn, theteam@nycruns.com.

17 – Daniela’s Butterfly 5K, (virtual race), 10 a.m., www.danielacontefoundation.org.

17 – Brooklyn PACE 5K (virtual option), 8 a.m., Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, www.paceruns.com.

17 – Pearl River 5K, 11 a.m., Pearl River, N.Y., www.pearlriverny.org.

17 – Spring Half-marathon, 9 a.m., Rockaway Beach, N.Y., www.rockapulcorun.com.

17 – 39th annual St. James 5-Miler (virtual option), 9 a.m., St. James, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

17 – 3rd annual Warrior Run 5K, 10 a.m., Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

18 – 57th annual Capt. Ron Zinn Memorial Races, 5K (virtual option), 10 a.m., Wall, N.J., www.shoreac.org.

18 – The Future of Blue +21, 5K, 10 a.m., Brielle, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

18 – NYRR Central Park 4 Mile, 12 noon, Central Park, www.nyrr.org.

18 – Conquer the Trail Race Series, 10K, 5K, 9 a.m., Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

18 – Port Jervis PBA 5K Foot Chase, 9 a.m., Elks Brox Park, Port Jervis, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

18 – Bridgewater Donut Chase 5K, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. starts, Duke Island Park, Bridgewater, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

18 – St. Cassian Cougar Challenge Virtual 5K, Bloomfield, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

24 – Staten Island A.C. 3-Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m., Clove Lakes Park, panza.davidr25@yahoo.com.

24 – 75th anniversary Guide Dog Foundation Run and Dog Walk (virtual race), www.glirc.org.

24 – Citytri Run Race Again at Verrazano, 5K- 9 a.m., half-marathon- 9:30 a.m., 10K- 10 a.m., American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn, www.citytri.com.

24 – Run for the Wild 5K, 8 a.m., Bronx Zoo, Bronx, www.p2p.onecause.com.

24 – April Fools 8K, 9 a.m., Atlantic City, N.J., acmarathon@ccatlantic.org.

24 – Clinton Township Country Run, 15K- 8:30 a.m., 5K- 9 a.m., Bundt Park, Lebanon, N.J., www.ctcountryrun.com.

24 – 12th annual Running4Answers 5K, 8:30 a.m., Roseland, N.J., info@running4answers.org.

24 – 10th annual Susan Zabransky Hughes Memorial Virtual 5K, Saddle River, N.J., www.saddleriver5k.com.

25 – Heart of Plainedge 5K, 9 a.m., Plainedge H.S., Massapequa, N.Y., www.runningintheusa.com.

25 – April Fools Half-marathon, 8 a.m., Atlantic City, N.J., acmarathon@ccatlantic.org.

25 – 2nd annual 5-Mile Race to bRUNch, virtual race), Montclair, N.J., www.runningintheusa.com.

25 – Run the Vineyards 5-Miler, 9 a.m., William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill, N.J., www.gooddayforarun.com.

RUMC Virtual Arnold Obey 5K Run, Walk or Bike for NICU, May 14 - May 23, 2021

RUMC Virtual 5K Run, Walk or Bike for Richmond University Medical Center's NICU! In memory of Arnold Obey.

Get tickets here: https://rumcsi.akaraisin.com/ui/virtual5k/