Community Action 400

Saturday, July 18th - Saturday, July 25th

Benefitting Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, Inc

Heeeeee's Baaaaccccckkkkk!  In 2023 Brett Sobieraski ran a marathon a day from Florida to New York raising over $100K for the family of fallen Rochester Police Department Officer, Anthony Mazurkiewicz.  Now he's back for his next challenge to raise money for a wonderful organization, help folks get up and out walking or running with him in person or virtually and to give back again via his "love" for extreme adventures.

What is this next venture?

A year and a half ago, numerous friends sent Brett Sobieraski an Instagram post about a young man in Australia running around a track for days raising money for a charity. The thought of doing something similar burrowed deep inside his brain (He often jokes that he needs better friends).

WELL.... Challenge Accepted!

Once Brett committed to doing this challenge, it didn’t take long to designate Community Action of Orleans and Genesee as the charity. It’s a fantastic organization that is all about giving hand-ups, not handouts. From their Head Start program (every child deserves to go to preschool), emergency food pantry and Maudie Mae’s Community Kitchen, they help so many people in the community. Their Weatherization Assistance Program lowers energy bills and makes homes safer and healthier. They even provide prom dresses to students who cannot afford them.

Community Action is in desperate need of additional funding due to cutbacks from both federal and state governments. Together, let’s help them so they can continue to change lives for the better. I hope you will come walk or run with me in support of this great organization!

GOALS

• Raise $20,000 for Community Action of Orleans & Genesee
• Support Brett in person or virtually in his effort to run 55 miles for 7 days on various tracks in Orleans, Genesee and Monroe Counties
• Join Brett on the 8th day as he finishes the final 15 miles to complete 400 Miles Total over 8 days

Here are the dates/locations/Distances for the Brett's Venture

• Saturday, July 18th - Albion HS - 55 Miles
• Sunday, July 19th - Lyndonville HS - 55 Miles
• Monday, July 20th - Batavia HS - 55 Miles (7AM - 5PM)
• Tuesday, July 21st - East Rochester HS - 55 Miles (Special Remembrance Day for Fallen Officers)**
• Wednesday, July 22nd - Kendal HS - 55 Miles
• Thursday, July 23rd - Medina HS - 55 Miles
• Friday, July 24th - Holley HS - 55 Miles
• Saturday, July 25th - Albion HS (8AM-11AM) - The Grand Finale 15 Miles

The Timeframe for the runs is 7AM to 7PM unless otherwise noted, with the goal of completing 55 miles on the above tracks during that time.  On the final day to accomplish 400 miles total, Brett will run 15 miles starting at 8AM.

Anyone is welcome to run or walk "with" Brett during the times noted above, keeping in mind he may not run right next to you.  You can do any distance you'd like during the alotted time frame.  Whether 1 lap around the track, conquer a few miles or go the distance with Brett - you choose.  He sure would like the company, knowing others are along side him supporting this endeavor.  You can sign up to be with him during any of the days.  In addition a virtual challenge has been created where people can run or walk 55 minutes each day of the venture.

**Please Note: On Tuesday, July 21st at East Rochester Track - this day will honor, remember and recognize the sacrifices of Fallen Officers Daryl Pierson (Rochester Police), Anthony Mazurkiewicz (Rochester Police) and Jamieson Ritter (Cleveland Police - a Webster native)