AIDS/cancer 5K set for Sunday

The eighth annual 5K AIDS/Cancer Run/Walk will take place on June 7 at 9 a.m. at Baldwin Park.

My name is Richard Brodsky and I’m president of the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) public charity. I’m HIV-positive since 1997, a brain cancer survivor since 2002, and a marathon runner for life. I’m 62 years young and I recently ran my fastest marathon since my terminal cancer diagnosis.

I believe that people can reverse their aging process, even those living with HIV or cancer. Our mission needs to be to raise awareness to government, business and society that people afflicted with either illness should never give up. People living with life threatening illnesses can dramatically improve their health by leading a healthy lifestyle. Government can do its part by making sure that medical care and medicine is affordable.

Proceeds benefit people living with cancer and HIV at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York, Center of AIDS Research & Treatment at North Shore University Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, 5 Towns Community AIDS Center and activities for people living with HIV and cancer.

About the 5k:
-Everyone will receive an event T-shirt; those who registered by May 21 will have their name on back of shirt.
- Trophies for all five-year age groups, overall and masters, male and female, 3 deep, $2,230 prize package in gift certificates
- $35 gift certificates for first 300 registrants: $10 Giardinetto Italiano Ristorante of Inwood, $5 from The Cabana, A Whale’s Tale, Lido Kosher Deli, (all from Long Beach) + $5 from Runyon’s of Seaford.
- $5,000 in free raffles; a visit from Ronald McDonald; four $100 gift certificates to fastest male and females and seniors.
- Great Brunch: Filleto di pomodoro pasta with pancetta from Giardinetto Italiano Ristorante, wraps from Pantano’s of Hewlett, a hero from Tambourino’s of Cedarhurst, salad from Runyon’s of Seaford, gelato from International Delight Cafe of Rockville Centre, fresh fruit from Arciere Market, Starbucks coffee, munchkins from Dunkin Donuts of Lawrence, bananas & apples from Trader Joes, bagels from Baldwin Bagel Cafe + goodies from Panera Bread. ● Very scenic run, two loops around park
- No charge for people living with HIV or cancer; contact Richard at richardm.brodsky@gmail.com in advance.
- Toys will be donated to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Five Towns Community Center, Cohen Children’s Medical Center of NY, Hispanic Counseling Center + other organizations helping kids living with HIV or cancer, or groups supporting children from low-income families.