On Saturday, May 3rd, more than 300 people showed up in support of sick and injured children at our Annual Walk of Love & Certified 5K. Whether participants joined as an individual or a team, folks raised an impressive $60,000 in support of RMHC New York Metro’s mission of providing essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
There were several sponsors who helped to make the Walk of Love a reality. Thank you for the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor, Walgreens. Our Red Flip Flop Sponsor, Kravet, Inc. and our Heart of Gold Sponsor, TD Bank!
‘Ketchup’ with Friends at the Walk of Love BBQ
Our food and beverage sponsors made the day a delicious success! With donations from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Holiday Farms, Starbucks, Tribute Baking Company, Sabrett, Gym Weed and NY Snacks, we made sure families had full hearts and full plates.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers made sure the day went smoothly and thanks to our partners at Bayside Glen Oaks EMS, we were safe and in good hands. NYPD from 105th precinct had our roads blocked off and secure so our runners and walkers felt safe navigating around New Hyde Park for the 5K run and walk route.
Dancing is My Cardio
As folks arrived to the Walk of Love, there were various vendor tables and giveaways from several of our amazing event partners. The day’s music was a hit thanks to WBAB 102.3 and 106.1 BLI! New songs like Azizam from Ed Sheeran and Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan had the crowd singing and dancing along. We were thrilled to welcome personal and group fitness instructor, Siobhan, to the stage to lead the runners and walkers in a warm-up exercise, thanks to Rumble Boxing of Glen Cove!
Royal Princess Prep‘s Taylor Swift put on an amazing show! The crowd went wild as Taylor performed her three hit songs, Shake it Off, Cruel Summer, and You Belong with Me. Taylor Swift came on stage right before our youngest runners took to the streets for the Kids Fun Run! She had everyone star-struck and ‘feelin’ 22.’
Teamwork makes the Dream Work
Our top fundraising teams and individuals were the real heroes of the day. Michael Barkman, Megan Sharpe, and Victoria Raabe were the top three individual fundraisers with a combined donation of over $7,000! We thank them sincerely for their commitment to families at RMHC New York Metro. What an accomplishment!
For our Walk of Love teams, we want to thank The Incredible Jack Pack, who raised over $12,000, Team Savannah’s Legacy, who raised over $8,800 and Team Silly Dilly, who raised over $5,000!
The Walk of Love & Certified 5K is our largest community fundraiser and one of our favorites! It’s easy to see why we love it so much. Our families, community, sponsors and neighbors show up for each other in extraordinary ways. Thank you all for making the 2025 Walk of Love & Certified 5K such a success!