
“5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” Benefits East End Patients

Riverhead – The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding the 27th Anniversary “5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Sunday, September 28. The fundraiser takes place at Tanger Riverhead, which sponsors the event. Participants can pre-register through the NFBHC website or register from 7:30-8:45 AM that morning. The walk begins at 9 AM and is over by 11 AM.
The registration fee to participate in the 5K Walk is $30 if paid by September 20 and $35 if paid after that date or on the day of the event. The first 300 entrants will receive a gift bag.
Walkers are encouraged to gather pledges of support from friends, family and colleagues. Top fundraising awards will be given in the following categories: Young Adult (ages 13-19 years old), Adult, Breast Cancer Survivor and Business/Team. Team captains must register team members, send in names and registration fees by September 20, and submit pledge money on the morning of the event.
From 7:30-8:45 AM, registrants can enjoy breakfast that includes coffee, tea and juice with muffins, granola bars and fruit. They can also buy raffle tickets for dozens of valuable prizes donated by Tanger Outlet stores. The opening ceremony starts at 8:45 AM with greetings from Lesley Anthony, Marketing Director, Tanger.
Although it is possible to sign up that day for the race, registration in advance is recommended. To obtain more information, call 631-208-8889, e-mail nfbreasthealth@gmail.com or visit northforkbreasthealth.org/events, where you can register online or choose a sponsorship, ranging from $150 for Pink Ribbon to $1,200 for Pink Sneaker.
So far, this year’s top sponsors or “Pink Sneaker Sponsors” are: Bernadette Tuthill, Esq., partner at Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin and Quartararo, LLP; Connie Hayes – Losing is not an option; Joseph Duva, MD; Kleinfeld Bridal; M&T Bank; natera; Riverhead Central Faculty Association; Wendy’s Deli; and The Simmons Point Group of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC. Riverhead Building Supply is a “Kilometer Sponsor” and Cohen’s Fashion Optical in Riverhead is a “T-Shirt Sponsor.”