Riverhead Chamber Of Commerce: Back To In-Person: “5K Walk For Breast Cancer Awareness” Benefits Local Patients

Press release from the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce:

September 22, 2021

                        
Riverhead – The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is holding the 23rd Anniversary “5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Sunday, September 26. The fundraiser takes place at the Riverhead location of Tanger Outlet Center, which sponsors the event. Participants can pre-register on the NFBHC website or register from 7:30-8:45 AM that morning. The walk begins at 9 AM.
 
The registration fee to participate in the 5K Walk is $25 if paid by September 24 and $30 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 19, and submit pledge money on the morning of the event.
 
News12 Long Island Evening Anchor Gianna Gelosi will host the opening ceremony, which starts at 8:45 AM. Before then, registrants can enjoy a continental breakfast that includes coffee and tea with muffins, granola bars and fruit. There will also be an opportunity to buy raffle tickets for dozens of beautiful prizes donated by Tanger Outlet stores.
 
“The annual 5K walk at Tanger Outlets brings together breast cancer patients, survivors and thrivers, community members, elected officials and leaders in the breast cancer community. Tanger has partnered with us on the walk for the past 22 years, and secures numerous gift baskets and other high-end items for the raffle. Proceeds from the walk help pay for the free services we offer to breast cancer patients as well as our Lend A Helping Hand grant program,” said NFBHC President Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski.
 
This year’s top sponsors include Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph M. Duva, People’s United Bank, and Simmons Point Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, who lead the way as Pink Sneaker Sponsors. The Riverhead Central Faculty Association is close behind as a Kilometer Sponsor. Next come Riverhead Building Supply and Bernadette E. Tuthill; Partner at Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin and Quartararo, LLP; both T-Shirt Sponsors. Media sponsors include News12 Long Island, Riverhead Local and Riverhead News-Review. Opportunities to participate as a sponsor of the event are still available and range from $150-$1,000.
 
Although it is possible to sign up that day, registration in advance is recommended. To obtain more information, call 631-208-8889, e-mail nfbreasthealth@gmail.com or visit https://northforkbreasthealth.paylite.net/ViewEvents.aspx where you can register online.
 
 
Currently led by Melanie McEvoy Zuhoski, the all-volunteer, non-profit organization supports local breast-cancer patients with programs such as the Helping Hand grants. Beginning this year, NFBHC also funds Stage IV research at select laboratories. Proceeds from this event will allow the group to continue to provide free services such as gentle yoga, massage therapy, reflexology and support groups to breast-cancer patients and survivors.
 
For more information about the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and the services that the organization provides to breast-cancer patients and survivors who reside in the North Fork area, visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org. Ann Cotton-DeGrasse and the late Antonio DeGrasse founded the North Fork Breast Health Coalition with the help of Riverhead Rotary in 1998.
 
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This press release was produced by the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.