Running to help those in need

Community Chest South Shore holds annual 5K Run/Family Walk in Atlantic Beach

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After postponing its annual 5K Run/Family Walk due to Tropical Storm Hermine on Labor Day weekend, Community Chest South Shore’s event attracted 130 runners for the main competition in Atlantic Beach on Sept. 11.

Lauren Dorsky topped all with a time of 19:45.62 in the 3.1-mile race. Fellow New York City resident, Adam Kaplan, placed second, he finished in 20:09.20. Sam Blau, of Far Rockaway, was third with a time of 20.11.76.

Proceeds go to Community Chests Neighbors Helping Neighbors program and the scholarships for graduating high school seniors the Woodmere-based group presents when the school year ends.