South Nassau’s 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Start the Day
Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Oceanside, NY, September 09, 2010 --(PR.com)-- It will be “One Healthy Way” to spend the day when South Nassau Communities Hospital holds its 19th Annual “Communities for a Cure” Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair on Sunday, September 26 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, a Multi-cultural Health Fair will feature over 80 tables with displays from departments of the hospital and community agencies. Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided and tickets will be sold for a drawing for raffle prizes. There is no fee for parking or admission to the Health Fair. Proceeds from the run and raffles will benefit South Nassau’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Pre-registration received before September 22 is $20.00 for the 5K Run/Walk and $10.00 for the Fun Run for children 11 and under. For participants 65 and older the fee is just $10.00, prior to September 22. Day-of-race registration is $25.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Fun Run.
The major sponsors of the event include: Complete Women’s Imaging, Inc.; Subway Sandwiches, Wantagh; Papa John’s, Oceanside; 7-Eleven (Merrick Rd., Oceanside); Allstate Insurance – Michael Mullen; Astoria Federal Savings; The Bristal; Functions Unlimited; Hospice of New York; King Kullen Grocery, Inc.; KJOY 98.3 FM; Lexus of Rockville Centre Myriad Genetic Labs; Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union; Rita’s Ices, Oceanside; RVC Lanes; and South Shore Fitness.
For more information or to register, call 516-377-5370.
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In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, a Multi-cultural Health Fair will feature over 80 tables with displays from departments of the hospital and community agencies. Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided and tickets will be sold for a drawing for raffle prizes. There is no fee for parking or admission to the Health Fair. Proceeds from the run and raffles will benefit South Nassau’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Pre-registration received before September 22 is $20.00 for the 5K Run/Walk and $10.00 for the Fun Run for children 11 and under. For participants 65 and older the fee is just $10.00, prior to September 22. Day-of-race registration is $25.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Fun Run.
The major sponsors of the event include: Complete Women’s Imaging, Inc.; Subway Sandwiches, Wantagh; Papa John’s, Oceanside; 7-Eleven (Merrick Rd., Oceanside); Allstate Insurance – Michael Mullen; Astoria Federal Savings; The Bristal; Functions Unlimited; Hospice of New York; King Kullen Grocery, Inc.; KJOY 98.3 FM; Lexus of Rockville Centre Myriad Genetic Labs; Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union; Rita’s Ices, Oceanside; RVC Lanes; and South Shore Fitness.
For more information or to register, call 516-377-5370.
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South Nassau Communities Hospital
Damian J. Becker
516-377-5370
southnassau.org
Damian J. Becker
516-377-5370
southnassau.org
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