"Using our Voices" Mental Health Run- Connetquot
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Bohemia, New York
- Price Free - $28.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Bohemia, Suffolk, for the inspiring 4th annual "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run! This dynamic event, driven by students across four districts—Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park—celebrates the power of youth engagement in promoting mental health awareness. Participants will enjoy a day filled with movement and community spirit, as the run raises funds to provide essential counseling opportunities for students throughout Long Island.
The race invites participants of all ages and abilities, emphasizing the importance of reducing stress and anxiety through physical activity and connection. By joining this uplifting initiative, you'll help empower students to showcase their leadership skills while contributing to a vital cause that supports mental wellness. All proceeds from the event will benefit mental health organizations directly serving our youth, ensuring a lasting impact on their lives. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for May 3rd and be part of something truly special!
The race invites participants of all ages and abilities, emphasizing the importance of reducing stress and anxiety through physical activity and connection. By joining this uplifting initiative, you'll help empower students to showcase their leadership skills while contributing to a vital cause that supports mental wellness. All proceeds from the event will benefit mental health organizations directly serving our youth, ensuring a lasting impact on their lives. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for May 3rd and be part of something truly special!
Organiser's Description
The 4th annual student-led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series is an event grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Patchogue-Medford, North Babylon, Connetquot, and New Hyde Park.
The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matterspromoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:
North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org
Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org
New Hyde Park: Tom Piccirillo, tpiccirillo@sewanahkaschools.org
Pat-Med: Danielle Steinberg, dsteinberg@pmschools.org, Katy Forman, kforman@pmschool.org
The funds support students across Long Island by providing counseling opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matterspromoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:
North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org
Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.org
New Hyde Park: Tom Piccirillo, tpiccirillo@sewanahkaschools.org
Pat-Med: Danielle Steinberg, dsteinberg@pmschools.org, Katy Forman, kforman@pmschool.org
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