Run for Heroes supports veterans in Rockville Centre, other areas

Nearly 200 residents, veterans, Boys and Girl Scouts troop members and residents gathered at Baldwin Park on Sunday for the Run for Heroes event, which benefitted Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 and other groups.

In all, the event raised more than $55,000, which will be shared by six local veterans’ organizations, and it was organized by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.

“The brave men and women who fought for our country deserve to have their voices heard,” Griffin said, according to a release. “I was proud to host today’s event to honor our veterans and raise money for those VFWs and American Legion Posts who need it. Thank you to all of our sponsors and runners who made this event possible.”

In addition to RVC’s post, the event will benefit Baldwin American Legion Post 246, Freeport American Legion -William Clinton Story Post 342, Lynbrook American Legion Post 335, Lynbrook’s Howard Lathrop Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307 and Malverne American Legion Post 44.

For race stats, visit events.elitefeats.com/runforheroes21.

Courtesy Assemblywoman Judy Griffin; compiled by Mike Smollins