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Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy Memorial Run Around the Lake

4 mile run around Lake Ronkonkoma - Start & Finish at the Town of Islip beach on Rosevale Ave (LIE exit 59 North) Michael Murphy of Patchogue NY lifeguarded during his summers off from Penn State at the Town of Brookhaven beach, also located on the Lake. There are 2 memorials dedicated to Michael and the fallen heroes of Operation Red Wings located at this beach renamed in his memory on 5/7/2006. LT Michael Murphy received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions on June 28, 2005 - the day he was killed in action in Afghanistan http://www.navy.mil/moh/mpmurphy/

The participants will be passing under a fire department flag arch as they run past Navy SEAL Michael Murphy beach. Awards ceremony and raffle following the race. There will be a color guard and drill team performance following the race as well. Registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is $10 - Family friendly. Proceeds benefit the LT Michael Murphy Scholarship Foundation, 9-1-1 Veterans, Suffolk County United Veterans Project, Sachem Teen Center, Clubhouse of Suffolk County, Meals on Wheels and the Rotaary Foundation.Town of Islip Supervisor Tom Croci will be attending, as well as the Murphy family. There will be veterans' support groups set up the morning of the race (Soldiers' Angels, Blue Star Mothers of NY, 9-1-1 Veterans, Music for Morale and more) The Lt Michael Murphy Scholarship Foundation will be running a silent auction at the pre-race pasta dinner and the day of the race and will have Michael Murphy challenge coins available for purchase. The United States Navy will be there in full force, as well as the Naval Special Warfare/NSO mentor group for potential Navy SEALs and SWCC. Crew members from the USS Michael Murphy are also participating.

If you are interested in donating raffle items, refreshments or would like to be a sponsor please contact Dr Scotti (Race Director) Louispscotti@Yahoo.com 631.979.0060 or Joanne Lombardi jolo219@gmail.com
http://www.runaroundthelake.com/ << Link to download the mail-in registration form or register online and sponsorship information pdf is available on the website. 

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Even if you cannot participate, please come down and cheer on the runners-many who are active duty service members and veterans! Flags and homemade signs are encouraged!

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SATURDAY JUNE 23, 2012
1 MILE FUN RUN 8:30AM,
4 MILE RUN 9:00AM,
REGISTRATION 7:00AM

ISLIP TOWN BEACH AT LAKE RONKONKOMA

4 Mile $25 , Fun Run $10, Day of 4mile $30, Fun Run $10 T-SHIRT to all pre-registered runners while supply lasts. Additional tshirts will be for sale. 

RACE PACKET PICK UP and Race Chip AVAILABLE AT FRIDAY NITE PASTA DINNER 6/22 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Windows on the Lake ~235 Lake Shore Road~Lake Ronkonkoma, New York 11779~FREE TO ALL REGISTERED RUNNERS, GUESTS $10.00 Children under 6 Free

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