I'd like to thank you for selecting my daughter Gina Gambogi as this year's recipient of the Delaware Open Cross Country Championship Scholarship. We were very surprised and happy to hear her announced as the winner at the State Cross Country Banquet. Gina is our youngest of four children all of whom have run cross country. My sons Sean and Alex ran for Sallies, my daughters Danielle and Gina have both run for Padua. I coached all of them as grade schoolers as head coach of Corpus Christi for nine years and it was a joy to be part of the cross country community and meet so many great runners and families. I have also been a member of the Delaware Running Club for many years and made many friends through this relationship. Among my first encounters with this group was by running the Delaware Open Cross Country Championships where my family has participated for many years.
Again, thank you for selecting Gina. She's been a joy for us to watch since she first started running in 3rd grade. She has made so many friends through this sport and had so many important and formative experiences as part of this sport. I have attached a photo of Gina, Mr Strojny (owner of New Balance Delaware) and Luke Brady with the scholarship award. Jim Walsh thought you would like to post this photo on your website. We're happy to provide it.
Thanks again for all that you do for the running community in Delaware.
Best Regards,
Bill and Michelle Gambogi
