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Rally for Rebecca 5K Walk, Run & Roll
Plus Fun Run
May 28, 2022
8:00 AM Fun Run Start
8:30 AM 5K Start
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
ABOUT
The Rally for Rebecca 5K Walk, Run, Roll is the inaugural race to support the nonprofit organization Help Hope Live, in honor of Plainview resident Rebecca Koltun. Participants can join virtually or in person.
On March 13, 2021, Rebecca, then 21 years old, suffered catastrophic injuries to her neck and spinal cord in a life-threatening ski accident. Now paralyzed from the neck down, Rebecca can see, hear, speak, and understand, but is unable to move her arms or legs. The medical name for her condition is quadriplegia.
The cost of Rebecca’s medical care is staggering. She requires round-the-clock care from specially trained nursing staff, as well as regular physical, occupational, and respiratory therapies. The equipment she needs just to get through the day includes a custom wheelchair, adapted van, electronic hospital bed and Hoyer lift, and a host of medical supplies – all of which require regular maintenance and replenishment. The cost of her care has exceeded $1 million in the first year, and will likely approach $250-300k/year for the rest of her life. You can find more information about the cost of caring for a spinal cord injury and follow Rebecca's story here.
From the very beginning, Rebecca's community of family and friends from around the globe have rallied to her support with kindness and generosity. Whether you choose to Rally for Rebecca as a Sponsor, Participant, Volunteer or simply by making a donation, Rebecca, her brother Erik and her parents (Audrey and Scott Koltun), are forever grateful for whatever support you can offer.
We look forward to seeing you on May 28th!
AMENITIES
- T-Shirt
- Water Bottle
AWARDS
Top 1 M/F/NB
Top 3 M/F/NB POB residents
Top 3 M/F/NB wheelchair racers
Top 3 M/F/NB Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & over.
BIB PICKUP
In Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
Hurry; Register EARLY to get a personalized Race Number!
Virtual: if you don't get your bib in the mail, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com, and we'll send a new one after confirming your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)
COURSE
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
TEAM ROSTER
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 5/28 - 6/5
TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'
HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.
WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND UPLOAD TIMES 6/5
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]
RESULTS & PHOTOS
LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats