Vincent Gleason - President/Web Operations/Runner
Jamie Gleason- Charity Assistance & Mom
Laurie Guzewicz- School Psychologist/New Runner
Jon Hickey- Business Liaison-Runner
David J. Bachman- Conservation Specialist/Ex Runner
John Miller-Retired Director of Photography/Cyclist

Alternates & Members of Interest:

Jeremy West- Runner- fellow charity enthusiast/Runner
Marti Dixon- Eckerd Drug

Thank You to Dave Bachman, Kevin Collins & Don Miller for your help and expert advice. 

Biography Snippets

                            Vin Gleason Jr. - President

I'm the average Joe.  I started running two years ago after being overwhelmed with my daughters illness and my son's surgeries, plus working 60-70 hours a week.  My road has been a long one.  I am not perfect.  I have overcome alcoholism, gambling and just plain being angry.  I spent from when I was 21-26 with alcohol problems.  I stopped on my own when Kaylei was born.  Also with the gambling it was short lived, I was stressed.  Luckily the new gambling laws helped me years ago and I stopped to help others.  Going through 14 long years of finding myself, I finally found peace in being a father and helping others.  All of those bad things are now gone and I have started the new chapter in my life. I love my babies and I love to run.  I am also in my last year of becoming a social worker. 

Charity Work

1994-current Children's Miracle Network
Cmn Basketball Drive 94-96 E. Syracuse NY
2001-2007 Childrens Miracle Network  Eckerd
2004-05 United Way Winner Baltimore, MD  RiteAid Initiative
2005- current Alyssa's Run Sponsor and Supporter
2007- Added to ARC Race Committee for new year Sept 07
I supported over 25 Charity Events in 2006 alone.

Family Life

Children:  Kaylei Age 6  Braeden Age 3
Married to Jamie
5 fish  (this week)
Brother Kyle
Sisters Lindsey, Meghan & Jarianna.

Family Running Notes
Sister Meghan Runs Varsity in 8th grade track & cross country.
Sisters Lindsey runs modified track, plays field hockey and volleyball!

My favorite thing this year was going back to Kindergarten.  I love to spend any free time I have to donate time to the children.

Jamie Gleason:

Children:  Same two from above.
Daisy Troup Leader 06-07.
Girl Scout Brownie Troup leader for 07-08
 Awarded $250 award for Girl Scouts in 3/07 for her work with the girls.  Also an additional $50 from WalMart for troop activities.

Laurie Guzewicz: Auburn, NY
Profession: psychologist

Interests: autism, running, reading, and gardening

Races: I ran my first 5k race 12/9/06 and had a time of 34:38 and was 84^th. My goal was not to be last and I wasn’t (field of 92).

I may someday do another race but not sure. I did enjoy the race. Many thanks to my son Vin for pushing me to enter that race and practicing with me and my nephew Don for his encouraging words and advice.

Family:
Husband: Charlie  Kids:    Vin-33,( wife Jamie)   Kyle 16, Lindsey- 14, Meg-14  Step kids:  Tim-28 and Brianne 25- both who live in Atlanta, Georgia  Grandkids ; Kaylei -6, and Braeden -3

My goal in life is to educate others about autism, and have all people with autism treated with the kindness and respect they deserve. Education is the key that may unlock the puzzle someday.

Jon Hickey:  MattyDale, NY
Profession: Business Professional Eckerd Drug