The Hoyt Foundation February Newsletter

From the Office of the President

Do you have any family traditions on Valentine's Day? 

In our family the three boys Rick the oldest, Rob the middle brother and myself, the youngest used to try and play a trick on our mother and then just as she was ready to send us to our rooms for being disruptive we would give her a Valentine’s Day gift.  The joke was usually just something foolish like writing under Rick’s armpit “Please wash me mom it stinks in here” or stuffing newspaper in Rick’s shoes so when mom tried to put his shoes on his feet the shoes wouldn’t fit.  The gift was usually a homemade card with pictures that Rob and I drew and a note Rick would write on his computer telling mom how much we loved her. 

One year I don’t remember how old we were we played a doozy. It was all Rick’s idea.  We dressed Rick up in one of mom’s best dresses and even her bra and underwear putting fruit in the right places to make sure the “look” was right.  We pushed Rick in the hall so she would see him just as she entered the front door after a long day at work.  When mom saw this she started screaming and calling for Rob and I to get out here and explain.  Then she saw Rick had a note in his hand and when she read it, it said please go in the kitchen. Mom’s favorite color was yellow and we knew with this joke we had better have a very nice gift.  Between the three of us, we saved enough to buy her a beautiful display of yellow roses that were on the counter in the kitchen. 

That night when Dad got home for dinner he didn’t even ask why mom was smiling and Rick was sitting at the dinner table with mom feeding him while he was wearing one of her best dresses.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Team Hoyt, The Hoyt Foundation and the Hoyt Family.

Feel The Love

The Team Hoyt Memorial will be here before you know it.  We want you to FEEL THE LOVE for Team Hoyt be registering on Valentine's Day for the 2025 race!

If you register on February 14, 2025 you will be entered to win one of 14 gift certificates to Start Line Brewery (one of our races sponsors). 

We would love for you to win so make sure you register on 2/14/2025!

We love our race sponsors!

Time To Apply!

The Dick & Judy Hoyt YES YOU CAN Inclusion Grant applications are open until Judy’s birthday March 8th!  Check out the Rosenthal family who just recently applied, they said

We have heard great things about the foundation. We were looking for support that helps with promoting inclusiveness locally for young children.

Past grants have been awarded for:

• Inclusive swimming lessons
• Competitive horseback riding against non-disabled peers
• Inclusive physical fitness programs
• Competitive surfing against non-disabled peers
• Inclusive dance and modeling programs
• Running chairs to take part in races that include participants with and without disabilities
• Participation in an inclusive invention convention
• Inclusive Karate classes and competitions

Get your application in today - Dick & Judy Hoyt YES YOU CAN Inclusion Grant Application page

New Project The Custom House Maritime Museum

The Hoyt Foundation has a new project in Newburyport.  We are working with the Custom House Maritime Museum to enhance their programming to make it more inclusive for individuals with disabilities and to make their space more accessible.  Our $10,000 donation is enhancing the Kids Discovery Center and assisting with the installation of a wheelchair lift.

Hoyt Family YMCA Project Update

Ashland is excited about the Hoyt’s coming to town.  Check out their newsletter!

Ambassador Update

Check out this impressive run from our Team Hoyt Ambassador Tyler Galley.

Tyler ran the Palm Beach Marathon with a finishing time of 3 hours and 35 minutes!

If you want to represent Team Hoyt like Tyler (and get some pretty cool gear) check out the link below and join Team Hoyt today:

Team Hoyt Ambassador Program

YMCA Community Breakfast

Please join us at the Metrowest YMCA Community Breakfast

Metrowest YMCA Community Breakfast

2025 Boston Run Show

Team Hoyt will be back at the Boston Run Show and you can join us as guest!

The Boston Run Show, happening March 1-2, 2025, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, is Boston’s premier running expo, designed for runners of all levels, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned marathoner. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers like Dave McGillivray, Des Linden, Dena Lewis, Kaz Williams, Laz Lake, and more. Enjoy an array of exciting features, including the Aetrex Gait Analysis Zone, The Row House, Matriix Fitness Treadmill Tryouts, and much more.  You can play the Team Hoyt Toss game and even sign up for the Team Hoyt Memorial YES YOU CAN Run Together at our booth at: 

Get your FREE Tickets by entering the code “TEAM HOYT”

Run Show Tickets Compliments of Team Hoyt

Visit us at booth J94.

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