4 events in City of White Plains, New York

Come join us for the ALS Crusaders 5k!!!

As part of our Foróige Leadership Program service project, we are organizing a 5K charity run on Sunday, March 8th, at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY. This event will benefit the Live Like Lou ALS Foundation.

Through both personal experience and observation, we have seen the devastating effects that ALS has on patients and their families. We chose to support the Live Like Lou ALS Foundation because of its commitment to advancing ALS research while also providing direct support to those currently living with the disease.

The foundation was created to honor the legacy of Lou Gehrig, the iconic New York Yankees first baseman whose career and life were cut short by ALS. Known as the “Iron Horse,” Gehrig played 2,130 consecutive games and became a symbol of strength, perseverance, and humility. His 1939 farewell speech, delivered after his ALS diagnosis, helped bring national awareness to the disease that would later bear his name.

Today, the Live Like Lou ALS Foundation carries forward Gehrig’s legacy by funding innovative research, raising awareness, and improving quality of life for ALS patients and their families. The foundation’s work reflects Lou Gehrig’s courage and determination, ensuring that those affected by ALS receive both hope for the future and support in the present.

We, the ALS Crusaders, hope you will join us on March 8th—whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines—to help make a meaningful difference. 100% of the proceeds from this race will be donated directly to the Live Like Lou ALS Foundation, with all donations going toward research, patient support, and awareness in the fight against ALS.

Together, we can honor Lou Gehrig’s legacy and help move closer to a world without ALS.

• Cian Doyle, Luke Harvey, Daniel O'Keeffe, Michael O'Keeffe - The ALS Crusaders

The details:

The race will be held rain or shine on Sunday, March 8th, at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY. Race start is at 9AM and there will be a one hour time limit. Bib pickup will be held at the school on the day of the event starting at 8AM. The specific location will be made known closer to the race date. It is suggested to arrive early to ensure parking on site and to make for a smoother bib pickup process. There are bathrooms available within the school building and runners will be able to wait inside the school before the race. Each runner/walker will be guaranteed a long-sleeve performance/dri-fit race t-shirt if they are registered by February 21st. This year we will have finisher medals too!!!

There will be awards offered in the following categories:

• top 3 overall male

• top 3 overall female

• top 3 Stepinac students

• top 3 Stepinac faculty/staff

There will also be a virtual race option for those who cannot make it to White Plains on race day.

Wheelchair athletes, runners, walkers and families all compete together at the annual Heels & Wheels 5K Road Race & Walk and Kids Fun Run.

The Heels & Wheels 5K is unique in that it is one of the only events of its kind that allows participants of all ability levels to compete together in a supportive environment. Community members are invited to cheer on the athletes.

• Our Kid's Fun Run is free for kids 9 and under!

There will be two Kid's races:

• Ages 4-6: 100-yard dash

• Ages 7-9: 1/4 mile run

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The 2nd Annual Crusaders Crush Cancer 5K

We are back for the 2nd annual Crusaders Crush Cancer 5k! We are ready to make this year bigger and better than last year! We have signs ready to go for an accurately marked course. Our goal is to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. Proceeds from this event will again be split between two organizations that are especially close to our hearts: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Crusader Care Fund.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is one of the world’s leading institutions dedicated solely to cancer care, research, and education. Recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years, MSK continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer treatment. Their world-class scientists and clinicians work together to translate groundbreaking research into life-saving therapies. MSK’s mission is bold and clear: ending cancer for life.

The Crusader Care Fund provides vital support to Archbishop Stepinac High School families facing serious illness. This fund helps ease the financial burdens these families may encounter during incredibly challenging times, offering relief and solidarity when it is needed most.

By participating in the Crusaders Crush Cancer 5K, you’re not just running—you’re standing with families in our community and contributing to the larger fight to end cancer.

The Details:

The race will be held rain or shine on Sunday, April 19th, at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY. Race start is at 9AM and there will be a one hour time limit. Bib pickup will be held at the school on the day of the event starting at 7:45 AM at the back of the school. It is suggested to arrive early to ensure parking on site and to make for a smoother bib pickup process. There are bathrooms available within the school building. Each runner/walker will be guaranteed a performance/dri-fit race t-shirt if they are registered by April 9th.

There will be awards offered in the following categories:

top 3 overall male

top 3 overall female

top 3 male/female age group awards

Be a part of the fun!! The Loucks Games is one of the best Invitationals in the country. Top athletes from all over come and show their amazing abilities over three days of running, jumping, throwing, hurdling, and vaulting. So, here's a chance to join in. Sign up for the Charlie Goldberger Loucks 5K presented by the Loucks Games and The White Plains Rotary. Charlie is a legend in White Plains, and a huge supporter for the Loucks Game, so it's only fitting he gets a race named after him. Here's your chance to honor a great man, support a wonderful event, run the streets of White Plains and finish with a lap on the White Plains High School Track. Just like the Olympics. Only less tv cameras. But still as exciting. Then stay and enjoy some of the most exciting high school competitions in the nation.

All proceeds from this race will benefit the Glenn D. Loucks Games so you are helping keep this amazing event strong and growing,

Have we piqued your interest? Ready to give it a go? All information is found on the Events Page.