The brokerage firm of David Lerner Associates and the Greater Long Island Running Club will be joining forces once again this year to host the 33rd annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation 5 Kilometer Run.
This year’s Run will be held on Thursday evening, June 27th over the traditional Eisenhower Park 5 Kilometer course. The Run will be held three weeks later in the year than usual to avoid conflicting with the Cricket World Cup being held at Eisenhower Park in the first half of June.
Registration is now open at https://events.elitefeats.com/24appreciation
The Run will once again provide funding for the Long Island Police Crisis Foundation, which over the past three decades has distributed over $500,000 to Nassau and Suffolk Police families dealing with health related financial problems.
“We are delighted to continue our support for local law enforcement by sponsoring this annual event once again,” observed David Lerner Associates CEO Marty Walcoe. “Sponsoring this event and contributing to the growth of the Long Island Police Crisis Foundation reflects our company's identity and commitment to the Long Island community. We invite everyone to join us on June 27th, whether you run, walk or cheer, to support Long Island’s police officers.”
Everyone who signs up for the Run will receive one of the mens and womens soft cotton relaxed fit tank tops, enjoy a 5 kiloemeter run or walk, and enjoy great post-Run refreshments, at the same time as you are supporting our local Police here on Long Island..
Registration is now open at https://events.elitefeats.com/24appreciation
Pictured here, David Lerner Associates CEO Marty Walcoe (2nd R) presents the sponsorship check to Greater Long Island Running Club President Alan Baisch (2nd L), as Nassau Police Running Club President Inspector Alan Hirsch (L) and Run Director Mike Polansky (R) look on with approval.
Your Longest Day Challenge Miles Did THIS!!!!
CHECK TO ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
GLIRC and Nationwide Mortgage Bankers were happy to present a check in the amount of $2000 to the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association out of the proceeds of the Longest Day Virtual Run/Walk Challenge. The Challenge consisted of logging the most mileage that you could during the month of April, and 240 runners and walkers signed up to help us raise money to help the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Pictured here , GLIRC’s Social Media Coordinator Suzanne Nelson (L) and GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (R) join with Robert Tollin of Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (2nd L) to present the check to Judy Wichler, the Associate Director of Development of the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (2nd R)
Greater LI Running club donates to police family in need
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Your miles made a difference in the lives of a local family!
Congratulations, Bert Jablon!
Our good friend Bert Jablon is retiring from the Club’s Executive Board after decades of service on the Board. Bert and his wife Myra will be sticking around as volunteers, but at age 93 Bert felt that it was time to move on from the Board. He will definitely be missed.
The Board, represented by Club President Mike Polansky, Club Vice President Mindy Davidson, and Club Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, presented him with a special plaque and a Gift Certificate to his favorite restaurant in VERY grateful acknowledgment of his service to the Club.
The plaque reads as follows:
To honor and commemorate your many years of serving on the GLIRC Executive Board and being an integral part of the Long Island running community and its history.
With deep appreciation for your commitment and enthusiasm to the Club and the running community.
“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished....It’s about who you’ve lifted and Who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.”
~Denzel Washington
Door Prize Drawing for Blazing Trails 4M Run/1.5M Walk
Pictured here at the Door Prize Drawing are (L to R) Andrew Mitola, Owner of Run/Walk sponsors Brickwell Cycling and STOA, GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, Eden II - GENESIS Event Chair LouAnne Haley, Genesis School Director Heste Bekisz, and Randy A. Snell, Vice president/Branch Manager of sponsor BNB Bank. You can find the video for the live drawing HERE! Congrats to all the winners and thank you for participating!
GLIRC FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES!!! BACK TO WYANDANCH ON OCTOBER 30TH
October 30, 2020
This morning was cold, wet and blustery, but that certainly didn’t stop the GLIRC food pantry delivery team from dropping off 500 pounds of nonperishable food and personal hygiene items and $1050 in supermarket Gift Cards at the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center to help them in their mission of providing for families in Wyandanch.
Pictured here as they unload the truck in Wyandanch on October 30th are (L to R) GLIRC volunteer Stephen Fitzpatrick, Outreach Center Board of Directors President Joseph Gibbons, GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, and GLIRC staff members Rick Secor and Nick Palazzo
GLIRC MAKES DONATION TO TEAM BIG RED DOG AND BLUE FAMILY
We were pleased to make a donation of $1000 to the Team Big Red Dog And Blue Family Foundation at the Foundation’s fundraiser at the Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale on the evening iof September 19th.
The Foundation was founded in memory of Nassau County Police Department Officer Steven Clifford to raise awareness about suicide in the Law Enforcement community through Blue H.E.L.P. and In Memoriam Scholarships.
The $1000 comes out of the GLIRC Police Crisis Foundation that is financed through our annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation 5 Kilometer Run at Eisenhower Park in June.
GLIRC MAKES DONATION TO HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE 2019 GREENBELT TRAIL RUNS
We were pleased and proud to make a donation to Hope for the Warriors out of the proceeds of the 2019 GLIRC Greenbelt Trail 50K and 25K Runs.
Greenbelt Trail Runs Director Nick Palazzo and GLIRC Execu- tive Director Sue Fitzpatrick presented a check in the amount of $500 to Team Hope for the Warriors Director Steve Bartomioli, as Steve visited the GLIRC Clubhouse on August 8th.
Hope For The Warriors is a nonprofit Veteran service organiza- tion that provides assistance to combat wounded service members & their families.
Managed by combat veterans and military family members, Hope for the Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are fo- cused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.
Hope For The Warriors is a nonprofit Veteran service organiza- tion that provides assistance to combat wounded service members & their families.
Managed by combat veterans and military family members, Hope for the Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are fo- cused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources.
It is our pleasure to support this organization and the very im- portant work it is doing. Their dedication to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for veterans, service members and military families is unparalleled. We runners understand dedication, and we are happy to be able to support the dedication of Hope for the Warriors.”
Pictured here, Steve Bartomioli of Hope for the Warriors (C) accepts the GLIRC check from GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (L) and Greenbelt Trail Race Director Nick Palazzo
GLIRC AND DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES PRESENT CHECK AT FUNDRAISER FOR NASSAU COUNTY POLICE OFFICER JOHN CARNEY
Thanks to the continuing success of the David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation 5K Run, we were able to take part in a substantial way in the fundraiser held for Nassau County Police Officer John Carney on May 30th.
Officer Carney has been suffering from debilitating health issues associated with Lyme Disease, and has also been diagnosed with Mast Cell Syndrome, an auto-immune condition triggered by Lyme Disease. He has been battling these health issues for the past three years, suffering from dramatic weight loss, extreme fatigue and extreme abdominal pain. Officer Carney is currently seeking treatment in Florida for the next three months, with his family alongside him. This treatment is not covered by medical insurance and all costs are out of pocket to the Carney family.
The fundraiser, held at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh, was absolutely packed, and we were quite pleased to do our share by presenting a check in the amount of $2500 from the GLIRC/David Lerner Associates Police Crisis Fund. The $2500 donation, and all the donations that we make to police officers and their familIes in time of need, are funded by the David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation 5K Run.
Pictured here presenting the check for Officer Carney and his family to Nassau PBA 1st Precinct Trustee John Bilello (2nd R) are Nassau Police Running Club President Alan Hirsch (R), Greater Long Island Running Club Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (L) and David Lerner Associates Senior Vice President Alexander Barnych (2nd L)
GLIRC AND LAZER, APTHEKER, ROSELLA & YEDID, P.C. PRESENT CHECK TO WHIP PEDIATRIC CANCER OUT OF PROCEEDS OF KINGS PARK 15K
GLIRC was pleased to join with our friends at the leading Suffolk County law firm of Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid on June 5th to present a check in the amount of $2000 to Whip Pediatric Cancer out of the proceeds of the 2019 Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15 Kilometer Run.
The mission of Whip Pediatric Cancer is to put an end to pediatric cancer by spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Pictured here, Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Managing Partner Ralph Rosella (R) and GLIRC Race Director Steven Toto (C) present the check to Whip Pediatric Cancer Vice President Joseph D. Saggio (L)