1. NEWS RELEASE Contact: Alexandra Kartheiser ( P): (508) 596-1662
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Susan Manero ( P): (508) 835-2222
October 7, 2010
Central Massachusetts Businesses Come Together to Benefit Abby’s House
West Boylston – Local central MA businesses O'Brien & Gibbons Insurance Center of
Worcester, Susan Manero & Associates Insurance Services of West Boylston, Mothers &
Company of West Boylston, and the Three Rivers Building of West Boylston are sponsoring
"HipHipHerRace" a 5K run/walk to benefit Abby's House. The Run will be take place on
Saturday, October 23, 2010 and start at West Boylston Middle/High School at 8 am .
“We are incredibly grateful to Susan Manero & Associates Insurance Services,
Mothers and Company, O'Brien & Gibbons Insurance Center, and all the businesses of the
Three Rivers Building in West Boylston, MA for their support and enthusiasm in creating this
event. Without this kind of support, we would be unable to serve the hundreds of women and
children each year who come to us, looking for help. As demand increases, support from local
companies like these becomes even more important,” says the executive director of the
nonprofit organization, Tess Sneesby.
HipHipHerRace, which stands for Healthy Informed People and Holistic Intuitive Parenting was
created as a family friendly event to raise funds for Abby’s House, a multi-service, non-profit
organization in Worcester, Massachusetts that serves homeless and battered women and
children.
“There are so many families in our community that depend on Abby’s House as they are such a
powerful organization,” says Susan Manero of Susan Manero Insurance of West Boylston. “Our
goal with this race was to bring in funds to directly support their great work.”
The HipHipHerRace 5K run/walk to benefit Abby's House is open to all ages and to both
runners and walkers. Participants will be provided with a t-shirt and water along the course.
Prizes will be given to the top three finishers and top three fund-raisers.
Participants can register for the 5K online by visiting http://www.active.com/running/west-
boylston-ma/hiphipherrace-2010 and sign up to run or walk the event. The registration cost is
$25 for adults or families with small children and $20 for students. Participants may pick up
numbers and t-shirts on Friday October 22, 2010 9:00AM-1:00PM and 4:00PM-8:00PM @ The
Three Rivers Building 140 Worcester St., West Boylston, MA. Participants can also register the
day of the event. Day of registration cost is $30 for adults or families with small children and
$25 for students. Please be aware that t-shirt availability may be limited for post registration.
About Abby’s House
Abby’s House provides shelter, housing and advocacy to low-income women and children who
are fleeing domestic violence, or struggling with mental health, economic or emotional issues.
Founded in 1976, to date Abby’s has helped more than 11,000 women and children reclaim and
rebuild their lives. We invite you to learn more about our organization and the women we serve
by visiting www.abbyshouse.org.

2. About the Sponsors
Mothers and Company
Mothers and Company provides comprehensive, evidence-based prenatal education,
breastfeeding and new parent support, toddler classes and groups, special events for women
and families, and natural parenting products to childbearing families in Central Massachusetts
and MetroWest.
O'Brien & Gibbons Insurance Center
O'Brien & Gibbons Insurance Agency is proud to be a member of the Massachusetts
Independent Insurance Agents for over forty years. They have provided Commercial, Personal
and Financial insurance products to the Worcester Community and Worcester County for over
75 years.
Susan Manero & Associates Insurance Services
Susan Manero has been providing Personal, Commercial & Financial Insurance for over 25
years in the Worcester Community & Worcester County.
Three Rivers Building
The Three Rivers Building is a leading source of health and wellness in Central Massachusetts.
Home to Burdenko Method therapy and training, Three Rivers also offers services in
acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, reflexology and holistic health counseling.
Checks can be made out to Abby’s House and mailed to Abby’s House, 52 High St. Worcester,
MA 01609. Please write “HipHipHerRace” in the memo of your check.
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