Place
281 Phelps Ln
North Babylon, NY US 11703
Description
he student led "Using Our Voices" Mental Health Run Series was created by Center Moriches & North Babylon Student Leaders as a follow-up to PS I Love You Day. This event is grounded in the belief that students should be part of the change process, with genuine inclusivity achieved through active student engagement. It has now grown to include four districts: Center Moriches, North Babylon, Connetquot, and Patchogue-Medford.
Last year, we raised $20,000 and had over 700 students participated—completely free of charge. The funds supported students across Long Island by providing counseling
opportunities and giving them the platform to display leadership, collaborate with peers from other districts, and contribute to an important cause.
The event is designed and executed entirely by students, who are involved in every aspect, from planning to race day logistics. The goal is to share crucial messages about reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting mental and physical health through movement. This initiative also empowers students to work toward the NYS Seal of Civic Readiness by fostering civic engagement and community-mindedness.
By supporting this series, you help students across the island unite for a cause that matters—promoting mental health and wellness. All proceeds benefit mental health organizations that work directly with our youth, amplifying the positive impact of this event.
Together, with the help of North Babylon, Connetquot, and now Patchogue-Medford, we are excited to make this year's event even better! Join us in supporting this one-of-a-kind, student-led event series—where students use their voices, have fun, and
build a network of positivity across Long Island.
When kids are empowered, magical things happen!
Race Directors/School Contact for the Series:
North Babylon: Meghan Kelly, mkelly@northbabylonschools.org
Center Moriches: Katy Forman, kforman@cmschools.org Connetquot: Lauren Neckin, lneckin@ccsdli.orgPat-Med: Thomas Piccirillo TPiccirillo@pmschools.org, Danielle Steinberg dsteinberg@pmschools.org
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Course
Raffles
Any participant is eligible for our race raffles! We will have some great prizes at all three races!
Local businesses in the communities are welcome to not only sponsor, but to donate items to be raffled.
Join the fun and win great prizes!
Packet Pick-Up
Day of Race packet pick up only at race location
Awards
Custom Medal's to the top 3 male, female, non-binary overall finishers, plus the 3 over all winners in 5-year age groups from 10 and under, to 80+.
Top overall finishers will receive AMAZING GIFT CARDS and PRIZES
Spread the Word & Get Social
Spread the news and be a part of our first ever student-led run series! Students on Long Island RACE FOR FREE! Please contact the race directors on this page for the code.
#5kUsingOurVoices #mentalhealthrunseries2024
Find more great events at @SRCTiming
Sponsor Opportunities
Center Moriches HS, North Babylon, and Connetquot Schools came together to start our first ever student-led race series! All high school, middle school, and elementary school students will have the opportunity to race for free! They will receive shirts, be a part of such a positive community, and do it all for such an important cause! Support our kids across the island with this incredible event! Join us in the series and also give kids a great opportunity by sponsoring or donating raffles to get your business name out there in the community! This is an event you will not want to miss!
When kids are empowered, magical things can happen!
Run 1: Center Moriches “Using our Voices” Mental Health Run Series 3/5
Run 2: North Babylon “Using our Voices” Mental Health Run Series 4/2
Run 3: Connetquot “Using our Voices” Mental Health Run Series 5/7
Please review the following ways in which your business can participate. Sponsors are welcome and encouraged to put advertising material in the race day handouts or offer other incentives that may benefit their business. All sponsors will be featured heavily on our website, registration page, social media pages and “Thank You” board at the event itself.
● T-Shirt Logo ($400)
● T-Shirt Listing ($150)
● Goody Bag Giveaway ($50)
● Non-Monetary Donation (Raffle Prize, Water, Post-Race Food, etc.)
If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please contact:
Courtney Barrett at 631.589.5700
courtney@sayvillerunning.com
Katy Forman 516.523.6217
kforman@cmschools.org
Platinum Sponsor: $5,000 – ONLY ONE PLATINUM SPONSOR
❖ All benefits of gold, silver & bronze plus:
❖ Company Logo/Name appears on all Using our Voices, signage, social media, and advertisements
as “Using Our Voices, Sponsored by [COMPANY NAME]”
❖ 7 Registrations for all Using Our Voices Events
Gold Sponsor: $3,000
❖ All benefits of bronze and silver level plus:
❖ Prominent sponsor sign with company logo at one water stop on race route
❖ 4 Registrations for all Using Our Voices events
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
❖ All benefits of bronze level plus:
❖ One (1) 10 ft. x 10ft. Event Tent Space on day of race
❖ Goodie bag giveaways
❖ 3 Registrations for all Using Our Voices events
Bronze Sponsor: $500
❖ Company Name on Using Our Voices race shirt
❖ Logo placement on Using Our Voices registration page & emails
❖ Announcement of sponsorship by MC
❖ 2 Registrations for all Using Our Voices
If you are interested in being a platinum, gold, silver, or bronze sponsor, please contact:
Courtney Barrett at 631.589.5700
courtney@sayvillerunning.com
Katy Forman 516.523.6217
kforman@cmschools.org
