Village of Hempstead Announces Tyree Curry 5K Memorial Race/Walk and Health Fair

Hempstead, N.Y. (June 12, 2015) – The Village of Hempstead has just announced the itinerary for its annual Tyree Curry 5K Memorial Run/Walk, held on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Village hosts this event every year as part of Mayor Wayne J. Hall Sr.’s ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. This year the Tyree Curry 5K will also include a health fair and yard sale to raise money for medical research. In anticipation of the run, certain roads will be closed to the public on the day of the event.

“The Tyree Curry 5K Memorial Run/Walk and Health Fair is one of the most important events of the year,” said Mayor Wayne J. Hall Sr. “There are new reports every day about the dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle. The Tyree Curry 5K Memorial Run/Walk and Health Fair is a great way for the community to come together and accept the challenge of leading a healthy lifestyle.”

The race will start at 9:00 a.m. in Kennedy Park and circle through local streets before heading back to the park. Roads affected by the Tyree Curry 5K route include Greenwich Street, Henry Street, Jerusalem Avenue, Martin Avenue, Harold Avenue, Milburn Avenue, Weir Street, Baldwin Road and Oak Avenue. Drivers should plan on using alternate routes and residents near the specified streets should be aware that road access may be limited.

Proceeds from the Tyree Curry 5K will be donated to NephCure Kidney International (NKI) – www.nephcure.org. NephCure is the only organization in the world that focuses on raising money for research to find better treatments and a cure for some of the most devastating kidney diseases affecting children and adults: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Hempstead residents are encouraged to help in any way they can, whether by donating directly to NephCure, participating in the race, or sponsoring a runner. The registration fee is $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 8-18. All Hempstead residents are encouraged to attend. The health fair and yard sale in Kennedy Park will be open during and after the race.

There will be an additional fundraiser and carnival for NephCure at Fireman’s Field, on Weir Street and Milburn Avenue. The carnival runs on Friday, June 12 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, June 20 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. The carnival will include food, games and carnival rides.

“The Village of Hempstead is pleased to support the mission of NephCure Kidney International,” added Mayor Hall. “There is so little money allocated to kidney disease research, even though it is the 9th leading cause of death in the US. That’s why we need organizations like NephCure who lead the way to accelerate research for kidney disease. We need better treatments now for patients who are suffering every day.”

For more information, please call the Incorporated Village of Hempstead at 516.489.3400 or visit the website at www.villageofhempstead.org. To see the route in Google Maps please click the following link: http://bit.ly/1dBTye8 To learn more about NephCure Kidney International, please visit http://www.nephcure.org