Baldwin Harbor Park: 3219 Grand Ave, Baldwin, NY 11510Parking available by the Tennis Courts - Arrive Early! Grand Avenue entrance will close at 9:30am
Show your solidarity and wear something ORANGEin support of kidney cancer awareness!
Join us for the Tyler McKenzie (TMAC) Memorial Fund’s 4th Annual charity 5K run and memorial walk.
Proceeds from this event will support innovative kidney cancer research, cancer patient advocacy and various scholarships. The signature beneficiary for this year's event will be American Cancer Society.
In 2016, Tyler was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer, translocation renal cell carcinoma. When it progressed to stage 4 in 2020, he was a true warrior, remained in good spirits and fought until the end. He passed away on August 12, 2022, at the tender age of 28. Before he passed, he wanted to become an advocate for helping other young people navigate a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Tyler grew up on Long Island, New York and attended schools in Baldwin and Dix Hills, graduating from Half Hollow Hills High School East in 2011. He attended Syracuse University and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Sports Management. He worked for an investment consultancy and the Brooklyn Nets sports team before embarking on an exciting opportunity at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), where he would assist young adults with their personal and professional development. A Jack and Jill alumna (2011) and a brother of the Phi Beta Sigma Inc. Fraternity, Tyler believed in community service.
T-Mac’s Run will provide us the opportunity to come together to celebrate Tyler, raise awareness about cancers affecting our community all while raising funds for a cure to eradicate this disease.
Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.
*Includes processing fee
Your name on your bib if registered before 3/28.
Timed.Your name on your bib if registered before 3/28.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for 'how to' Virtual.
Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk
Click here to purchase a T-Mac Hoodie, Hat and Gloves
Not a Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) member? Join HERE!
* Sizes not guaranteed after February 25th
PLAY IT FORWARD: Team Challenge for Tyler
NEW THIS YEAR!
Join us in celebrating Tyler's love for basketball and community by forming a team for thePlay It Forward: Team Challenge.
Each team will raise funds for youth basketball scholarships, a cause close to Tyler’s heart.
THE GOAL: Commit to raise a minimum $250 per team - every dollar helps a young athlete reach their dreams
RECRUIT: friends, family, or co-workers to join your team when registering
Team members can register to Run, to Walk, and/or Donate.
COMPETE: for 🏆 Top Fundraising Team, Team Spirit, Largest Team, Tyler’s Legacy Award
Would you like to join or create a team?
Pre-order merchandise by Friday, March 27th to receive prior to the event!
Sweatshirt (Black)
Unisex Sweatshirt
Hat (Grey)
One Size
Gloves (Black)
Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.
