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Helen's 5K Run/Walk

Sun September 20, 2026

Helen's 5K Run/Walk

Donation Goal: $100,000

This year, Helen's 5K Run/Walk will be held on September 20, 2026 for an in-person event at the Sands Point Preserve in Sands Point, New York, as well as a virtual event which can be done anywhere at anytime in the US from September 14 through September 26, 2026. 

Every registration and/or donation helps to support communication access at the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is essential for DeafBlind individuals to achieve independence: ASL interpreters, tactile interpreters, assistive technologies, and other communication support. These services enable everything from job training and workplace accommodations to community engagement and advocacy.  Additionally, funds raised will also support Destiny Home in Port Washington, NY, the only OPWDD-certified group home in New York State serving DeafBlind individuals with intellectual disabilities.

This year's race captain is Maricar Marquez, HKNC's Supervisor of Independent Living. Maricar, who is DeafBlind, has competed in triathlons and was one of the first DeafBlind runners trained through Guiding Eyes for the Blind's Running Guides program.

Thank you for your support and helping us to reach our fundraising goal!  

To learn more about Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults or Helen Keller Services for the Blind, visit Helen Keller Services.

Thank you!

 

$10,923

Raised of $100,000

Top Donors

$10,923 Raised By 72 Donors

$500 from Anonymous
$500 on behalf of David Farbstein
$535 on behalf of Steven Figliolia
$300 on behalf of Fern Cohen
$250 on behalf of Evan Kulman
$250 on behalf of Ken and Susan Weiller
$250 on behalf of Penguin Air Conditioning
$250 on behalf of Richard Flamio
$250 on behalf of Ruvim Shlemperis
$150 on behalf of Kwaku Family
$100 on behalf of Adam Roth
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Alta Indelman
$100 on behalf of Eipel Engineering
$100 on behalf of Garry & Sue Binsberger
$170 on behalf of Hayley and Nell Kucich
$100 on behalf of Home Unknown
$100 on behalf of James Hutter
$100 on behalf of James Kimber
$100 on behalf of Jessica Bentley-Sassaman
$100 on behalf of Jim, Pam, and Kenny Kimber
$100 on behalf of Joseph Pallante
$100 on behalf of June Feigenblatt
$135 on behalf of Kim Nauer-Birbiglia
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Michael Gasi
$100 on behalf of Rocelia Henderson
$100 on behalf of Rose Heim
$100 on behalf of Sherry Caldwell
$100 on behalf of Trond Welters
$180 on behalf of Howard Borin
$75 on behalf of Rachel Wallis
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Barbara Burychka
$50 on behalf of Barbara Smith
$50 on behalf of brigitte beltran
$50 on behalf of Carol Castellano
$50 on behalf of Greg Kimber
$85 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Jeremy Kalina
$50 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Jon Gabry Jr.
$50 on behalf of Laura Burnett
$50 on behalf of Michele Fox
$50 on behalf of Patricia Kimber
$50 on behalf of Russell Palmer
$50 on behalf of Seth Berrin
$50 on behalf of Sharon Snyder
$50 on behalf of Sherel and Jim Beslanovitz
$50 on behalf of Wendy Viscuso
$75 on behalf of Jojuana Threatt
$36 on behalf of Barbara & Larry Tetenbaum
$36 on behalf of Darren Schumer
$98 on behalf of TAMANNA CHHABRA
$25 on behalf of Diana Cabranes
$25 on behalf of Diana Youthkins-Cashman
$60 on behalf of Dina Alster
$25 on behalf of Filippo scaduto
$85 on behalf of Helene Hechtkopf
$25 on behalf of Jeffrey Bollet
$25 on behalf of Marci Friedman
$25 on behalf of Robin Thompson
$60 on behalf of Simon Schatzmann
$60 on behalf of Vito Vulpis
$20 on behalf of Elysa Fein-Cunningham
$55 on behalf of Frank Langro
$18 on behalf of Barbara & Larry Tetenbaum
$80 on behalf of Chelsey Laurito
$45 on behalf of Katie Barnes
$40 from Anonymous
$40 from Anonymous
$10 Pledge on behalf of Marina Carroll

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