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Donald E. Rodman AwardedHonorary Degree Provides Commencement AddressDonald E. Rodman, President of the Rodman Ride forKids, served as Commencement speaker and was awarded aDoctor of Humane Letters. Dr. Rodman was joined onstage by his son, <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> Trustee and member of theClass of 1978 Curt Rodman.In his speech, Don Rodman, shared the five guiding principlesof his career, advising graduates to be honest; to have astrong work ethic; to earn respect of peers; to have a passionfor their work; and to be charitable.“Giving is a culture and should begin at a young age,”remarked Dr. Rodman. “You will find giving is morerewarding than receiving,” he counseled, noting that recentscientific research confirms that giving people are healthier,happier, more popular, have greater success and live longer.Dr. Donald E. Rodman, Hon. '08 Dr. Donald E. Rodman, Hon. '08 and Curt Rodman '78About Don RodmanDon Rodman is the President of the RodmanRide for Kids, an umbrella matching giftcharity that raises funds for child-relatedsocial service agencies in Massachusetts andserves as a catalyst by providing child welfareagencies an opportunity to raise fundsthrough this event. The Ride for Kids and its25 benefiting agencies fundraise year-round,culminating with the Ride event, a 25, 50, or100-mile non-competitive cycling tour.100% of expenses associated with the Rideare underwritten. Since its inception in 1991,the Ride for Kids has raised over $31 millionto help at-risk children in Massachusetts.Widely recognized for his philanthropy, DonRodman is a recipient of The Richard CardinalCushing Medal from the Missionary Societyof St. James the Apostle; the Raymond J.Callahan S.J. Service Award from NativityPrep; the John M. Corcoran Award for Excellenceby St. Mary’s Women and Children’sCenter; the 2002 Man of the Year Award bythe Boston Police Athletic League (PAL); theChampion for Children Award by Robert F.Kennedy Action Corps; the Founder’s Awardby the Kennedy-Donovan Center; the PaulHarris Award by the Foxboro Rotary Club;the 1997 Man of the Year Award by theCrohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the 1993Humanitarian of the Year by the Ron BurtonTraining Village. In 1993, he was proclaimeda Knight by Pope John Paul II and elected aKnight of the Order of St. Gregory The Greatfor his many charitable deeds.An honorary graduate of Boston EnglishHigh School with honorary doctorate degreesfrom Suffolk University, UMass Boston, andStonehill <strong>College</strong>, Don Rodman has alsobeen paid tribute for his support for youthorganizations over the years by the naming ofRodman Field in Foxboro and Rodman FamilyHall at Catholic Charities Sunset PointCamp in Hull, MA. Additionally, he is amember of the Canton Public Schools Hallof Fame.His public sector service and charitable affiliationsinclude roles as Director of the BostonPolice Athletic League (PAL), ChairmanEmeritus of Catholic Charities of Boston,Chairman of the Boys and Girls Clubs ofDorchester, Director of the Robert F.Kennedy Action Corps for Children, Inc.;President of the Ron Burton Training Village,and Vice President of The Red AuerbachFoundation.As President of Rodman Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, the renowned Foxboro, MA dealership,Don Rodman is married to Marilyn G.Rodman and has five sons, nine grandchildren,and two great-grandsons.2 <strong>Curry</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Mag</strong>azine / Winter 2009

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