Bellmore-Merrick Hosting First 5K for Pediatric Cancer This Weekend

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is poised to host its first “One Voice, One Message, One Run” 5K in an effort to unite the community toward a common goal.

The student ambassadors from each of the high schools spearheaded the walk. The 5K will be held on March 21, and will begin at Grand Avenue Middle School, continue on to Merrick Avenue Middle School and loop back to Grand Avenue Middle School. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.; the race will start at 9 a.m.

All proceeds earned from the 5K will benefit pediatric cancer research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. To date, numerous community businesses have donated refreshments and light fare to help assist the runners. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will be giving away lip balm and hand sanitizers. During morning registration, K-98.3 will be broadcasting live.

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“The overwhelming community support has been greatly appreciated and shows the giving nature of the Bellmores and the Merricks,” said Dr. Joseph Netto, one of the event’s organizers, and a school psychologist in the district.

Parking will be available at Mepham High School where shuttle buses will provide transportation to Grand Avenue Middle School. Additional parking will be available at the municipal lot on Grand Avenue near the Bellmore train station.

Pre-registration is available on the race website here. Registration is $20 with an additional $2.50 process fee. This is the first 5K Run/Walk event under the district’s unifying “One Voice, One Message.”

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