Bellone Welcomes Teams to Suffolk Marathon

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced this week that the CHS second annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k on Oct. 30 will include several teams running for charitable causes.

While net proceeds from the race go toward veterans services, the Suffolk County marathon is also providing opportunities for teams to raise funds for their worthy causes.

Some of the teams and causes already registered include Mothers Against Drunk Driving, YMCA, Team Liberty, Rolling Thunder, the Patricia Keane deGeorge Memorial scholarship at Adelphi University College of Nursing, Homes for Our Troops and Airborne Tri-Team. These teams expect to raise thousands of dollars for their causes and will bring at least 150 runners to the race.

Jolene McCarthy, who is running for Homes for Our Troops, said, "The 2013 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. was my very first marathon, and I will never forget the feeling of exhilaration, pride, and sense of accomplishment that I felt. I will be running the 2016 Suffolk Marathon to raise money for Homes For Our Troops, an organization that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans. Giving back to those who fight for our freedom is important to me, and since their permanent injuries prevent them from running, I will run for them!"

For information about the marathon, go to http://www.suffolkmarathon.com