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Past Fundraising Events
2011
2nd Annual Evelyn Knapp "Run to Remember"
Our annual run was once again an AWESOME experience!! With about 500 runners and walkers coming out to take on the challenging hills of Sunken Meadow we were able to raise over $5000 for Strength for Life! We kicked off with our annual "Poppa's Fun Run" for our youngest athletes and then took to the hills with all those brave enough to challenge themselves! Thank you to our corporate sponsors, runners and of course all of our volunteers! Looking forward to next year's event....save the date - November 18, 2012! Check out the video by clicking on the photo (Evelyn and her girls) for a recap of the event:
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3rd Annual Event
Psychic Fundraiser
Our 3rd annual fundraising event raised $2800! It was an awesome psychic night with great food and service! Thank you to Popei's of Deer Park for their very generous donation and for providing an outstanding environment for this event!
2nd Annual "FALL-anthropy" Skydive Event
September 24, 2011
Skydive Long Island
Calverton, NY
This year Strength for Life has partnered with Rick Collins and his "Leap for Life" mission.
Rick started "Leap for Life" as a Global Event, each year raising money for different charities with the idea of having jumper's in every state and internationally!
Jessica Swanson completed in her 3rd Ironman on July 24, 2011. She finished with an impressive time of 12:48!!! Great job Jess!!
Jess raised $912 for Strength for Life to help support the programs that Strength for Life offers. As an exercise physiologist, she understands and believes in the need to "fight cancer with exercise". Jess has close ties with Strength for Life, Evelyn Knapp was her closest friend and Jess was a dedicated, unweaving force in Evelyn's life during Evelyn's battle with cancer. It is a beautiful tribute to Evelyn and will help support the foundation that was founded in her memory. Thank you Jess and to all that donated in her support!
RunSmart Program raised $2000 for Strength for Life!
Thank you GLIRC and Program Director, Debbie Blair for choosing Strength for Life as your charity for this program!
For more information on RunSmart please contact GLIRC office at 516-349-7646.
Buffalo Marathon
Jenny Lipari raised $752 for Strength for Life as she ran her 1st full marathon - completed in 4:05:55!
Thank you Jenny and GREAT JOB!
To view her post race interview, click on the video button below:
The H3 Initiative - Hammock Hiking for Humanity
Raul Perez, a.k.a. Water Monkey, hiked the Appalachian Trail from the base of Bear Mountain to the Connecticut border in the name of charity!
Raul raised $1165 for Strength for Life and $300 for the Appalachian Trail Conservatory.
Thank you Water Monkey!
To view video of Raul's adventure, please click on the video button below - very entertaining!
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