In Memory of Jeffrey Bart
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Dear Friends and Family,
Welcome to our team fundraising page! The Fondo Nuts (Ron, Jeff, Paul, Franko, Dan, and Oliver) came together in the Spring of 2013 to tackle the Gran Fondo New York, a 100 mile bike race in New York and New Jersey. In 2014, Ron, Jeff, Paul and Franko returned, all bettering their previous finishes (well, to be fair, Paul and Ron finally managed to finish in 2014 - bettering their 85 mile effort from the previous year. But Jeff and Franko did both better their times). We drew strength and inspiration from one another as we biked up Bear Mountain, through the hills of Havermeyer, and finally, across the finish line at Palisades State Park.
On February 16, 2016, we lost a son, brother, soulmate, teammate, friend, and colleague - Jeff Bart. Now we will run and ride in his memory, starting with the Brooklyn Rock N Roll Half Marathon on October 8th, 2016. We'd love for you to become a Fondo Nut, and join us in running for Jeff (sign up for the run here - http://www.runrocknroll.com/brooklyn/register/),
but if a 13.1 mile run is not your speed, we ask that you donate to help us dedicate a bench in Central Park in Jeff's memory. Not only is Central Park the literal 'heart' of NYC, the organ that pumps oxygen and life into the city that Jeff called home for twelve years, but it was also an integral part of Jeff's identity. Jeff loved the outdoors (summer tank top time was his season to shine). He loved running, biking, and napping in the park (any park would do). He enjoyed reading the paper on a quiet bench. He just wanted to be outside, living and enjoying every moment. This bench will serve as a reminder for all of us to get outside, and for those who stumble across it in the park, to 'wake up, because there is a whole world out there waiting for them TO ENJOY.'
As we run, ride and find other ways to honor Jeff's life, our numbers will grow, and Jeff's memory will live on in the stories we tell, the jokes we share and the goals we accomplish together. Jeff will continue to push us and inspire us to conquer our fears, and to exceed our expectations of ourselves.
First time Fondo Nutters (nutters...really?) running in the Brooklyn RNR Half include :
Linda Bart
Andy Bart
Cheryl Matson
Evelyn Kenigsberg
Jacob Kenigsberg
Ben Krause
Rachel Mattes Greenberg
Alex Guttler
Sarah Guttler
We hope to see you on October 8th!
Love,
The Fondo Nuts
Welcome to our team fundraising page! The Fondo Nuts (Ron, Jeff, Paul, Franko, Dan, and Oliver) came together in the Spring of 2013 to tackle the Gran Fondo New York, a 100 mile bike race in New York and New Jersey. In 2014, Ron, Jeff, Paul and Franko returned, all bettering their previous finishes (well, to be fair, Paul and Ron finally managed to finish in 2014 - bettering their 85 mile effort from the previous year. But Jeff and Franko did both better their times). We drew strength and inspiration from one another as we biked up Bear Mountain, through the hills of Havermeyer, and finally, across the finish line at Palisades State Park.
On February 16, 2016, we lost a son, brother, soulmate, teammate, friend, and colleague - Jeff Bart. Now we will run and ride in his memory, starting with the Brooklyn Rock N Roll Half Marathon on October 8th, 2016. We'd love for you to become a Fondo Nut, and join us in running for Jeff (sign up for the run here - http://www.runrocknroll.com/brooklyn/register/),
but if a 13.1 mile run is not your speed, we ask that you donate to help us dedicate a bench in Central Park in Jeff's memory. Not only is Central Park the literal 'heart' of NYC, the organ that pumps oxygen and life into the city that Jeff called home for twelve years, but it was also an integral part of Jeff's identity. Jeff loved the outdoors (summer tank top time was his season to shine). He loved running, biking, and napping in the park (any park would do). He enjoyed reading the paper on a quiet bench. He just wanted to be outside, living and enjoying every moment. This bench will serve as a reminder for all of us to get outside, and for those who stumble across it in the park, to 'wake up, because there is a whole world out there waiting for them TO ENJOY.'
As we run, ride and find other ways to honor Jeff's life, our numbers will grow, and Jeff's memory will live on in the stories we tell, the jokes we share and the goals we accomplish together. Jeff will continue to push us and inspire us to conquer our fears, and to exceed our expectations of ourselves.
First time Fondo Nutters (nutters...really?) running in the Brooklyn RNR Half include :
Linda Bart
Andy Bart
Cheryl Matson
Evelyn Kenigsberg
Jacob Kenigsberg
Ben Krause
Rachel Mattes Greenberg
Alex Guttler
Sarah Guttler
We hope to see you on October 8th!
Love,
The Fondo Nuts
Organizer
Ron Kenigsberg
Organizer
New York, NY