Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run Held at Stony Brook University

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the second annual Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run, took place at Stony Brook University. The run was a heartfelt event supporting Ronald McDonald House’s efforts to build a new House in Suffolk County. Held on the university’s campus, Anthony’s Red Shoe FunD Run brought together Stony Brook students, faculty, staff and families. The event was founded and organized by Lisa Muratori, PT, EdD, professor at the School of Health Professions at Stony Brook University, in memory of her late nephew, Anthony Petrocelli, who passed away from an aggressive form of cancer.

The Origin of Anthony’s Red Shoe FUNd Run

Throughout Anthony’s hospitalization, Dr. Muratori and her family often turned to the Ronald McDonald Family room for rest and comfort. Their experience with Ronald McDonald Family Room inspired her to launch Anthony’s Red Shoe FunD Run. Dr. Muratori’s goal is to help bring a Ronald McDonald House to Stony Brook.

anthonys red shoe 25 7 — Rmhc anthonys red shoe fund run at union hall on the stony brook campus. (10/04/25)

Supporting Families with Hospitalized Children

Anthony’s Red Shoe FunD Run featured both a 5K race and Kids Dash. Before the main race began, kids for their chance to shine in the Kids Dash, adding energy and excitement to the morning.

This year’s 5K race winner was Jeremaiyh Burch, who finished in under 18 minutes. The event drew in over 240 registered participants, including students, faculty, staff, and families across Long Island. Participants raced as individuals or in teams, with groups representing SBU Eats, the School of Health Professions, Stony Brook DPT, among others. The event welcomed a diverse crowd and fostered a powerful sense of unity in support of the Ronald McDonald House Captial Campaign.

Stony Brook Support Shines Bright

The FUNd Run was made possible through collaboration among several Stony Brook programs and departments, including Division of Student Affairs, School of Nursing, School of Medicine, Auxiliary Services. Additional sponsors to the run are: The Petrocelli Group, Elitefeats, Ogden’s,

anthonys red shoe 25 8 — Rmhc anthonys red shoe fund run at union hall on the stony brook campus. (10/04/25)

Each Ronald McDonald House is sustained by the generosity of the community it serves. For ways to get involved in the Stony Brook Ronald McDonald House, please visit rmhcnym.org/stonybrook.