Jack's Run for Autism Awareness will take place 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Wilson Park, Mineola. All proceeds from the race will benefit Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA). Last year the race drew close to 400 registrants.

The 5K Run/Walk (only 3.1 miles) will begin and end in Wilson Park, between Roslyn Road and Glen Cove Road. Registration for runners is $20 prior to June 6 and $25 on Race Day (7:45 to 9:15 a.m.). All pre-registrants will receive a T-shirt. Refreshments will be served at the close of the race. Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in a broad variety of age categories. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

You can register on-line by visiting: http://www.FirstGiving.com/NSSA, then click on the Register Now link. For further information and to download registration forms, go to www.autismrace.com or contact Connie Grassle at cgrassle@nssa.net or by phone at 631-462-0386 ext. 18.

The 5K Run/Walk is the inspiration of Michael Miranda and his wife Ondine Slone Miranda, whose nephew Jack attends NSSA's Martin C. Barell School. Mr. and Mrs. Miranda are founding partners of Miranda Sokoloff Sambursky Slone and Verveniotis, a race sponsor.