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Councilmembers Mark Cuthbertson and Joan Cergol and The Town of Huntington present
Town of Huntington 5K Run to Save Lives
Christian Siems a 2012 graduate of Harborfields High School became sick at the end of his senior year. He could not breathe, or walk even a few feet, he was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease that enlarged his heart to the size of a small watermelon. The Doctors informed him that order to live he would need a lifesaving heart transplant. His journey to transplant was a hard road with some rough times but he was always filled with hope that a donor would be found in time.
On April 24 Christian received the call that he had been waiting for. A perfect match was found. Christian received the gift of life from Nicolas Brown a marine who saved Christian’s life and 4 others. “I thank my donor Nick every day, he saved my life, without Nick I would not be here.” said Christian
Not every transplant patient will be as lucky as Christian, New York ranks last in the country for registered donors. Every 18 hours a New Yorker dies waiting for a lifesaving transplant. We want to help change these statistics. Last year there were many runners in the race that were recipients and living donors showing that organ donation works
Seeing Christian and others that have received transplants will hopefully send a message to New Yorkers to register to be an organ donor to save lives. Last year, only 26% of New Yorkers were registered, compared to the national average of 50%.
For information on how to become an organ donor click HERE
Christian meets his donor family!
Sponsored by
Simply Fit Personal Training’s owner, Michael Dubas has had the pleasure of training and becoming friends with a young man by the name of Christian Siems. Christian will celebrate his 4th anniversary with his new heart on April 25th. He is living proof that organ donation saves lives. Two years ago Michael and Christian decided to put together a race to help spread awareness of organ donation. With the support of the town of Huntington and its officials, this charitable event has become a reality and we are now embarking on our 2nd Annual 5K Run To Save Lives!
DETAILS
EARLY PACKET PICK UP
Super Runner Shop 355 New York Ave, Huntington
631-549-3006 SuperRunnersShopHuntington.com
Friday, April 5, 2019 3PM - 7PM
Day of Race Packet Pick Up: 6:45AM - 8:15AM
ENTRY FEE
$25 - 5K Run/Walk
$15 - 5K Run/Walk (student - grades 12 & under)
RACE DAY ENTRY FEE
$30 - 5K Run/Walk ON RACE DAY
$20 - 5K Run/Walk (student - grades 12 & under)
AWARDS:
Medals to the Top 3 M/F Overall
Medals to the Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
FASTEST 3 MILE SPLIT: Sponsored by Clif Bar
Run your fastest time from Mile 2.1 to Mile 3.1
3 Fastest Overall times win a $25.00 gift certificate to Super Runners Shop in Huntington
RESULTS & PHOTOS
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