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Rally for Rebecca 5K Walk, Run & Roll
Plus Fun Run
May 25, 2024
8:00 AM Fun Run Start
8:30 AM 5K Start
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
121 Central Park Rd
Plainview, NY 11803
ABOUT
Thank you for your interest in the third annual Rally for Rebecca 5K Walk, Run, Roll. Proceeds from the event will support the nonprofit organization Help Hope Live, in honor of Plainview resident Rebecca Koltun. Participants are invited to 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. Today, she remains paralyzed from the neck down.
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 ongoing maintenance and replenishment. The cost of her care exceeded $1 million in the year after her injury and will likely approach $200-300k/year for the rest of her life. You can find more information about Rebecca’s story and the cost of caring for a spinal care injury here.
Art Sale
Original Artwork: Made by Mouth
Rebecca’s original paintings will be available for sale! For a preview, you can visit her Etsy shop.
* Please come prepared with cash or Venmo to purchase artwork.
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.
AMENITIES
- High quality t-shirt: Unisex and Youth sizes available!
- 50/50 Raffle!
Ticket prices will be:
1 - $5.00
3 - $10.00
10 - $20.00
30 - $50.00
Proceeds from the 50/50 will support Rebecca’s Help Hope Live campaign.
* Please come prepared with cash or Venmo to take part in the raffles.
** Winners keep all prizes: Donations back to Rally for Rebecca will not be accepted.
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: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 & over
- NEW THIS YEAR - Largest Team
BIB PICKUP
In-Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.
- Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
- You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number there will be a Self Lookup area.
- If you register more than 24 hours in advance, your bib number will be texted or emailed to you at least 2 hours prior to bib pickup.
- If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup please bring your confirmation email, either on your phone or printed, in order to be assigned a bib.
Virtual: Are shipped to you! Shipping window ranges from one week prior to the event to one week post event.
COURSE
Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School
TEAM ROSTER
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
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
Upload your times & photos beginning 5/25 - 6/2
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!
Donations made in honor of a specific individual, or in response to campaign solicitations, are restricted by region only and do not obligate Help Hope Live to allocate funds towards a specific individual, as the IRS would deem such donations to be private gifts, which are not tax deductible. Clients receive support according to their medical and financial need. Help Hope Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Information: 800.642.8399.
A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
All Island Speech & Stuttering
Bogaty Communications
Fórea
Scott’s Protein Balls
Makom NY
Northwell Health - STARS
Hercules Fence
Donald Peterson, DPM
Hercules Fence
Woodbury Foot Care: Donald Peterson, DPM
Emily Raphael, The Tutormom
Mitch Greenbaum, DPM
Camera Land, Inc.
Pure Barre, Plainview
Yoga Six, Plainview
Catch the Wave
Mario’s Pizzeria
Feel Wellness Spa
The Main Event
Sheryl James Salon
Barbara & Matthew Moskowitz
Jennifer & Magnus Kirsch
John’s Market
Yiasou Yeeros
Marie Foley
Raffle Prizes from:
Town Bagel
Sugar Crazy
Trader Joe’s
Club Pilates
Body Fit Training
Cindi’s
Thriftway Card & Gift
AJ Nails & Spa
Greek Food Emporium
Love Your Tan
Mongo’s Coffee
MJ Beans
MRG Marketing
Gloss Salon
Pantano’s Deli
Incredible Feet
Side Hustle