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MPK Agency title sponsor for upcoming ASPIRE run
The Massapequa Park Nationwide Insurance agency of Anthony Wiszowaty has stepped forth once again to be the title sponsor and the entire net proceeds of the event are once again being turned over to the ASPIRE Program for the rehabilitation of young amputees, and ASPIRE's Stanley Kramberg Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Wiszowaty Agency is located at 4863 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. The 2007 Run will be utilizing the same course through the roads of Plainview and Old Bethpage that has been the venue in the past, once again starting and finishing at the H.B. Mattlin Middle School on Washington Avenue in Plainview. Race Director Bob Windorf of the host Greater Long Island Running Club is putting together an event that promises to be the best ever, with lots of surprises. New for 2007: In order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the run in style, the Greater Long Island Running club is offering a $500 prize if the first male runner to cross the finish line breaks the course record of 30:27 set by Pat Peterson in 1988 and a $500 prize if the first female runner to cross the finish line breaks the course record of 34:55 set by Angela Hearn in 1989. The run will continue to provide awards in five year age groups through 85 plus. Top male and female overall and top male and female masters take home a pair of Mizuno running shoes. Every entrant in the 10K gets one of the classic long sleeve Run for ASPIRE shirts. The 10 Kilometer Run will be preceded by a Fun run for the youngsters on the grounds of the Mattlin Middle School. The entry fee is only $18 for those who preregister, with a 50 percent discount for runners 16 and under. The day-of-race entry fee will be $25. The entry fee for the Kids Run Run in $7 for those who preregister, $8 day-of-race. For entry forms or more information call Linda at the GLIRC office at 516-349-7646, or you can register online at www.glirc.org. If you would like to experience the Run as a volunteer call Monday at 520-9481 - before 9 p.m. or email her at mindyruns@aol.com.
Shown in the photo, left to right, are Jeff Cooper of Nationwide's Massapequa Park Agency, ASPIRE Race Director Bob Windorf and Tony Wiszowaty of Nationwide's Massapequa Park Agency.
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