Pretty In Pink
Description
My name is Okiah Makely and I’m a student at Bayport-Blue Point High School. In October, 2016, my Nana was diagnosed with breast cancer and my Uncle Mickey with Stage Four Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I am deeply committed to help not only my family but the community and future generations affected by this devastating disease. I know I’m only a teenager, but I want to make a big difference! This will be my fourth fundraising event and I hope to raise $5,000 to support breast cancer programs and services at the Stony Brook University Cancer Center.
At a time when everyone needs to come together, we also need to be physically apart and out of our caring concern to keep everyone safe and well, the 2020 Pretty in Pink Run, Walk and Bike event will be virtual. But breast cancer doesn’t stop and neither will we!
How can you help? By simply making a $30 or more donation, and if you feel so moved, join me in solidarity by getting out during the month of October to run, walk or bike on a route and distance of your choosing, to show that you care for breast cancer survivors and loved ones lost. Please note
that you can also support the event by staying home and making a general donation!
I’m encourage each participant to “GET YOUR PINK ON” by dressing up or decorating your bike in pink, and by adding a message on your event bib if you are participating in honor of, in memory of, or in celebration of a loved one with breast cancer. Feel free to share your run, walk and biking photos
on this site and on your Facebook page. In return for your $30 contribution, each donor will receive a commemorative medal and gaiter mask and the first 125 registrants will also receive a pair of Blue Point Brewing Company socks!
So please support me in helping breast cancer patients and survivors on Long Island, and show them that they may be isolated, but not alone. We can fight cancer together, even when we are apart.
Remember that Breast Cancer Awareness is NOT JUST A MONTH!
Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support.
What is the Virtual Pretty in Pink Run, Walk & Bike fundraising event?
The Virtual Pretty In Pink Run, Walk and Bike is not only a great way to exercise and enjoy the
cooler weather, it’s also a wonderful way to support breast cancer patients and survivors. Choose
your route, set your own goals, gather your family and friends, sign up, and share your experience by
uploading photos. Whatever option you choose, please be sure to practice safety first. Helmets,
masks and social distancing is highly recommended.
Commemorative Giveaways
Custom medals, and pink gaiter
BONUS!
Blue Point Brewing Company Socks
(First 125 Registrants Only )
Giveaway Pickup Locations:
Sayville Running Company
49 Main Street
Sayville, NY 11782
Pickup Date: November 14th 11am-4pm
OR
Makely Family Residence
269 Gillette Ave,
Bayport, NY 11705
Date: November 15th 11am-4pm
Email or text to confirm: salmakely7@gmail.com (516) 250-7058
Mailing Option:
$10 mailing fee
Download Your Virtual Race Bib
- After registering for the race, click the circle icon in the top right corner of RunSignUp.com
- Click "profile"
- Scroll down to "Upcoming Races"
- Select "View Pre-Race Bib" under "Pretty in Pink"
Have a special someone you'd like to celebrate? Write a message to them on your event bib after you print it out!
Print it out and wear it while you run, or share it on social media! #PrettyinPinkVirtual
How to Post Your Results
A virtual run can be done anywhere in the world as long as it's done during the prescribed time period.
1. Run or Bike your chosen distance anytime during the participation window
How Do I know my distance is accurate?: Download a running app to track your distance with gps (Strava) or visit this website to find a certified race course in your neighborhood (USATF Certified Race Courses)
2. Enter your time in the results
- Click "profile"
- Scroll down to "Upcoming Races"
- Click "Submit Virtual Results" under Pretty in Pink
- Enter your time
Get Your Pink On! Share your Pictures or your Walk, Bike or Run
After submitting your results:
- Click "results" tab on the main registration page
- Click your name/result
- Click "photos"
- Click "upload images"
Share your photos on social media: #PrettyInPinkVirtual
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Participant Survey
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