Come to festival to show your support for a fundraising benefit on Fire Island on Sunday August 12th.  This is the 1st Annual Fire Island 5K Run and Benefit. The race bgins at 10:30 and due to an overwhelming response the race is now at full capacity.  There will be  a post race festival & BBQ at Ocean Bay Park immediately following the run.  There will be live music and a DJ,  food and beverages, and a raffle.  This is a good event for the whole family.  All proceeds go to the American Brain Tumor Association.

The story behind this special event was covered in  a recent Newsday article: Fire Island race benefits brain tumor research (Aug 5, 2007). John and Anthony DiGangi organized this run and festival to honor their mother Rose who is coping with a malignant brain tumor (glioblastoma).  All funds raised will go to the American Brain Tumor Association with the hope of researching this type of brain tumor. The organizers encourage people to come out, enjoy the day and donate to an important cause.  Unique raffle prizes like an opportunity tojoin the Mets photographer at batting practiceand at a Mets Game will appeal to many People on Long Island.

Complete information is available on The Last Mile Race Management Company website. They are managing the race and event.