Events Scheduled Throughout Long Island For Walkers, Volunteers and Crew
The second annual Pfizer Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer—scheduled for June 4–5, 2005—will benefit Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program; Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition; Brentwood Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition; Brookhaven Memorial Medical Center; Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Casting for Recovery; Cure Mommy’s Breast Cancer; Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition; The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education; North Shore Neighbors Breast Cancer Coalition; Sister’s Network Suffolk County; Town of Islip Breast Cancer Coalition; WALK for Women Breast Cancer Fund; West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition; and Women’s Health Partnership, Nassau County. For more information, visit www.li2daywalk.org.
Saturday, April 02, 2005 – 9am: Kick-Off Breakfast & Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Cedar Creek Park, Wantagh. Training tips, information, socks and walk merchandise available. 12-mile training walk will follow the orientation breakfast. Registration required. 516-526-7502. www.li2daywalk.org.
Sunday, April 03, 2005 – 8am: Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. The RINX, Hauppauge. A 13-mile walk through the residential areas of Hauppauge and Nesconset. Registration required. 631-886-1304. www.li2daywalk.org.
Saturday, April 09, 2005 – 7am: Shoe Clinic & Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Runner’s Edge, 242 Main Street, Farmingdale. A 7-mile training walk on the residential streets of Farmingdale followed by a shoe clinic. Valuable information provided about proper footwear for long-distance walking. Runner’s Edge will provide a 20% discount on purchases. Bagels and coffee served at the clinic. Registration required. 516-526-7502. www.li2daywalk.org.
Sunday, April 10, 2005 – 8am: Breakfast Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Shirley. Breakfast and 7-8 mile training walk in the Shirley area. Additional details to follow. 631-863-2DAY(2329). www.li2daywalk.org.
Friday, April 15, 2005 – 6-11pm: Fund Raiser for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Casey’s in Westhampton Beach. Free Food, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, DJ, Karaoke, 50/50 Raffle, Dancing and more. $15. H2Harris@aol.com. www.li2daywalk.org.
Sunday, April 17, 2005 – 7:30am: Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer Breakfast. Westhampton. A 14-mile training walk and breakfast. Additional details to follow. Registration required. 631-863-2DAY(2329). www.li2daywalk.org.
Sunday, April 17, 2005 – 8am: Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 2. Follow flat, marked, paved paths that loop through the park, to complete 12 miles of training. Registration required. jmjl@prodigy.net. www.li2daywalk.org.
Sunday, April 24, 2005 – 8am: Training Walk for the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Holtsville Ecology Center. Walk 5 miles in the residential area around the center, then use the 1.2-mile walk inside the park to add more mileage, leaving the option for those who want to stop at 5 miles. Weather permitting. Registration required. 631-886-1304. www.li2daywalk.org.
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