LIC YMCA’s annual Turkey Fun Run 1
Francisco Custodio, a member of the LIC YMCA Running Club, leads runners in some warm-up stretches before the Thanksgiving’s Kids Turkey Fun Run or Walk.
LIC YMCA’s annual Turkey Fun Run 2
A budding vegetarian, Calla McGarvey, loved the run’s mascot.
LIC YMCA’s annual Turkey Fun Run 3
Lots of volunteers made the event happen, which raised $3,000 for the YMCA.
LIC YMCA’s annual Turkey Fun Run 4
Catriona Mullan, 9, from Maspeth, runs through the finish line.
Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:30 am
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Updated: 12:27 pm, Thu Dec 6, 2012.
On Thanksgiving morning more than 218 children toed the starting line at the Long Island City YMCA.
Kids ages 2 to 18 raced 100 to 1,000 meters to kick off their Turkey Day in the second annual Kids Turkey Fun Run or Walk hosted by Mount Sinai Queens, a family event designed to celebrate healthy living, fun and the diverse community.
Coach Kenneth Young of the LIC Running Club of the YMCA said, “Our group wanted to share our passion for running with the community. It’s also a great way for us to help raise awareness and money for the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.”
The event raised $3,000 for the annual Strong Kids Campaign, which ensures that no child or family is turned away from life-enhancing YMCA programs because of the inability to pay.
— Josey Bartlett
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