American Idol and Friends Celebrate 5K Fun Run

By Amy Serwitz

If you believe in an American Idol; a Rock River singer; Sophia Hall and Spider-man; dreams that come true and magical moments; laughter; Sue, Janice and Gail of Century 21; helium balloons and special wishes; a healing touch; Dr. Mark Weinblatt; faith; Maria Kavan and the staff of the Cancer Center for Kids; love; Mayor Jean Celender and the Village of Great Neck Plaza's department of public works; a sunny new day; miracles; truth, and so much more, then you believe in the spirit of the Great Neck community and all those who came together on a beautiful Sunday, May 7, to celebrate the 5th annual 5K family fun run/walk held at Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park. The money raised at the May 7 event will benefit Winthrop-University Hospital's Cancer Center for Kids located in Mineola.

Winthrop's Cancer Center for Kids is an exceptional, state-of-the-science facility, where children are given the best possible chance for recovery through superior medical care, constant nurturing and unconditional support in an environment that promotes healing.

For information about the Cancer Center for Kids and to receive a schedule of events, or you wish to learn how you can support the Center, please call 663-9409.