PFC JOSEPH P DWYER PTSD MEMORIAL 5K RUN

🏃‍♂️ PFC JOSEPH P DWYER PTSD MEMORIAL 5K RUN

Presented by Rocky Point VFW Post 6249

📅 EVENT DATE

Saturday, May 31st, 2025

🎖️ ABOUT THIS EVENT

• Purpose: This race is to honor the memory of an Iraq war hero from Mount Sinai, NY.
• Support: The Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project is a peer-to-peer program for Veterans facing the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
• Join Us: Please come join VFW Post 6249 for this 5K run in the Pines over trails, hills and on the track!
• Participation: Runners and walkers of all age groups are welcome. Medals and t-shirts on race day.

📝 REGISTRATION

• Location: Rocky Point High School starting at 10:00 AM.
• Race Start: Race starts at 12:30 PM.

🏅 AMENITIES

• 5K Awards: Age Group Medals & refreshments afterwards!
• T-Shirts: Guaranteed to the first 300 registrants!
• Walk Only: Top three men/women get awards too!

💲 FEES

• Pre-registration: $25 by 5/29 at 6 PM.
• Day-of Registration: $35 (CASH OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE!).

🏞️ COURSE DETAILS

Starts at Rocky Point HS, travel South on Rocky Point Rd. to Rocky Point Historical sign on East side of RP Rd. (about 1 mile). Make right at yellow pipe and follow signs to RPHS.

💖 PROCEEDS BENEFIT

Proceeds to benefit the Joseph Dwyer Program: PTSD Peer to Peer Network.

Launched in 2012 as a pilot partnership between our Suffolk County United Veterans program and the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, the Dwyer Project takes a confidential, one-on-one, peer-to-peer approach that has rapidly captured the attention and support of both veterans and mental health professionals statewide and across the nation.

The program has steadily demonstrated that the peer-to-peer model holds tremendous, untapped value as a tool for helping Veterans transition and reintegrate back into civilian life.

🌐 FOR MORE INFORMATION

For race details, visit here.