Soldiers & Sailors is planning the second annual 5K race & walk on Saturday April 4, 2020 as a fund raising project to benefit activities and exercise programs offered at the Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. The race will commence at 9:00 a.m. from the starting point at the Medical Arts Building, which is located on the Hospital campus at 418 North Main Street.
The Homestead is a 150 bed skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, as well as traditional and specialty long term care services including a secure cognitively impaired unit.
Last year’s inaugural race was a huge success, with more than 270 participants and yielding more than $8,000 in support of 3D mammography at Soldiers & Sailors. The race is the brainchild of Amy Lee, a registered dietician at the hospital.
Lee says, “I am overjoyed by the outstanding community support of our first annual Heels Up For Healing race. I cannot wait to see what this year brings as I know the event will continue to grow to benefit a cause so close to all of our hearts!”
The course will include gentle hills and lots of fun, and runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. Sponsorships are available and offer a great opportunity to support the Homestead and to engage employees in corporate health and wellness. Other ways to get involved include sponsoring a company team in the race or volunteering to provide a water station on race day.
Sign up online today to participate or sponsor this year’s race and kick off a healthy 2020: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/PennYan/HeelsUpForHealing5K
For more information, please call Amy Lee at (315) 531-2728 or amy.lee@flhealth.org.