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Overcast Building Homes for Heroes race a winner
550 run or walk in Hewlett Point Beach Park to raise funds
A sunny day greeted the hundreds of runners and walkers for the annual Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk held at Hewlett Point Beach Park last Sunday.
The overall winner in the men’s division was Dan McGrath, of Lynbrook, with a time of 15:36. The overall women’s winner was Jayne Paskoff, of Lynbrook, with a time of 21:07.
The overall male winner in the 14-years-old and under category was Jonathan Schloth, of Lynbrook. The overall female winner in that category was Stephanie Mertz of East Rockaway.
Building Homes for Heroes provides individuals, corporations and others with an opportunity to help our severely wounded and disabled veterans and their families rebuild their lives.
Funds raised for this race will go toward a new home for Army Sgt. Joel Tavera. For more information, visit www.buildinghomesforheroes.org
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