Mary Keogh of the Feinstein Institute thanks Abe Bernstein for his support.

There were 292 runners and walkers who crossed the finish line of the Aug. 9 Sands Point Sprint for the Feinstein Institute, and lots of runners from Bayville were among those going home with awards. The athletes enjoyed a taste of every aspect of what is one of Nassau County's hidden treasures, on a challenging but fair run over what is one of the most eclectic 5 kilometer courses on Long Island.

Two young athletes from Bayville were among the top finishers. Kevin Jania finished in 17th place overall and 2nd in the 14 and under age group with a time of 20 minutes, 50 seconds. Karissa Chiantella finished in 23 minutes, 34 seconds to earn first place honors in the Women's 15-19 Age Group.

The entire net proceeds of this year's Sprint are dedicated to the Feinstein Institute of North Shore-LIJ Health System and its Chronic Lymphatic Lymphoma research and treatment program. Special thanks go to Abe Bernstein of the Greater Long Island Running Club, in remission from Lymphoma, who was the heart and soul of this event. Thanks to Abe's financial support and his prodding of the Long Island running community, the event was a big success that netting a significant amount of money for the Feinstein Institute and the battle against Lymphoma.

"I felt humbled by all the friends and contributors that supported this worthy cause," said Mr. Bernstein. "Because of their participation and contributions, they have made the race to eliminate the scourge of Lymphoma, by finding a cure in the very near future, a strong possibility. I as a lymphoma survivor salute them all!"

Thanks as well go to Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi, to our good buddy Nassau County Parks Commissioner Jose Lopez, and to Sands Point Preserve Manager Gary Haglich and his staff for giving us the opportunity to continue the Club's ongoing series of running adventures through Sands Point.