AIRBORNE VIRTUAL 5K
The Airborne Run/Walk in memory of SSG Christina is meant to provide wounded veterans with opportunities, physical challenges, and goal-oriented physical achievements to maximize their potential and increase their self-esteem through their involvement in the team. Proceeds from the event will support the Airborne Tri Team. Register ($35) at events.elitefeats.com Upload your virtual run results beginning July 11.
AT YOUR SERVICE CYSTIC FIBROSIS VIRTUAL 4 MILE- COMMUNITY AMBULANCE & CF WAFFLE RUN
Virtual post-race party and awards ceremony, prizes, costume contest and challenges for participants, to raise money for several local organizations. Register for $28 at runsignup.com July 11-12.
JORDAN’S RUN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK
This race is in memory of United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jordan Christian Haerter who was killed in action in Ramadi, Iraq. Proceeds from this event will support the memorial fund, in Jordan’s Honor, Ltd.Register ($20) at events.elitefeats.com Begin uploading your Virtual times July 26 – Aug 2.
LONG ISLAND VIRTUAL SUMMER BENEFIT
Proceeds will support The Nature Conservancy to achieve cleaner waters, restored coastal habitats and fisheries, protected lands and renewable energy. Donors will receive a zoom link to attend the virtual benefit. nature.org 5 p.m. July 30.
VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE
Want to donate food but don’t want to leave the house? Donating to or hosting a virtual food drive saves the hassle of carrying heavy food boxes and allows Island Harvest to save on resources and get the most-needed items to our neighbors struggling with food insecurity. islandharvest.org
VIRTUAL BLOOD DRIVE
In the absence of in-person blood drives and a blood shortage brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the American Red Cross SleevesUp Campaign invites donors to publicly pledge to make blood donations, which can be scheduled to maintain social distancing. sleevesup.redcrossblood.org
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