Saint Anselm’s Episcopal Church, Shoreham NY
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Hohler Memorial Bi-Continental 5K Run/walk was created to benefit the children of Hope Children’s Fund (HCF).
🌍 About Hope Children's Fund
- Established: 2005, as a New York State Licensed 501(C)3 organization.
- Mission: Dedicated to assisting orphaned children in Meru, Kenya.
- Support: Provides essential resources such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and educational opportunities.
- Volunteer-Driven: No paid staff or offices in the U.S., ensuring 100% of donations benefit the children.
👧👦 Impact on Children
- Care: Managed by a team of twelve dedicated Kenyan employees.
- Current Home: The orphanage is home to 92 children.
- Education: Children receive support to pursue education, with many completing college.
- Support: Your participation helps provide essential resources and opportunities.
🏁 Race Details
- In-Person: USATF certified course (NY23098DNB), at Saint Anselm’s Episcopal Church, Shoreham, NY.
- Date & Time: Saturday, January 1, 2025. Check-in from 8:00 - 8:45 am, race starts at 9:00 am.
- Registration: Medals & Shirts for pre-registered participants by 8/19/2025: others on a first come basis.
- Family Pack: Includes 2 adults and 2 children.
🌦️ Event Conditions
- Weather: This run is a rain or shine event on part of the North Shore Rail Trail.
- Virtual Run: Complete ANY TIME and ANYWHERE until January 1, 2025: upload race time by 5 pm on January 8, 2025.
- Shirts: Available only for in-person participants: guaranteed for those who pre-register by 8/19/2025.
- Proceeds: All proceeds support the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home in Meru, Kenya.
❤️ Thank You
HCF and the children we serve thank you for your support. For more information, visit the official race page.
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