SunriseWALKS Long Island - 2025
Join us on June 8, 2025
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Wheatley Heights, NY
June 8, 2025
Schedule
Event Start:
8:30 AM
Opening Ceremony:
10:00 AM
Contact
Nancy Viteritti
Director of SunriseWALKS Long Island
Day-Of Information:
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the 20th Annual SunriseWALKS Long Island this Sunday, June 8th at Sunrise Day Camp—RAIN OR SHINE! It’s a parade, it's a walk, it’s a carnival... it’s all the magic of Sunrise. There’s still time to register, join us, and donate to support our mission.
This year is extra special as we mark 20 Summers of Sunrise Magic—two decades of joy, hope, and community for children with cancer and their siblings. Come celebrate this milestone with us and help keep the magic going.
Location:
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds
75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
Please use the Sunrise Entrance – Gate 3 (same entrance as Adventure Park, opposite of shopping center)
Click here for directions.
Parking:
Free parking and handicap parking available, carpooling is recommended.
Pre-Registered Walkers:
Go directly to the Registration Center to check in and pick up your t-shirt, BRANDanas, and drop off any additional donations.
Walk-In Registrants:
Go to the Registration Center to check in and complete a registration form.
Registration fees: $20 for adults / $10 for kids 12 and under (cash, check, or credit card accepted)
Pre-registration highly suggested!
Please note: We love our furry friends, but please no pets at the walk.
Schedule:
8:30 – 10:00 AM:
Pre-WALK Activities & Complimentary Breakfast.
Visit Team Village to get your face painted, make a craft, decorate your team sign, and more fun activities!
10:00 AM:
Opening Ceremony & SunriseWALKS Kick-Off.
Join us for opening remarks and celebration!
Walk begins immediately following the ceremony.
Walk Courses Available:
Choose the course that fits you best:
Short: 0.5 miles
Long: 2.1 miles
Please wear active/athletic footwear!
Post-WALK:
Finish Line Celebration & Carnival
Receive your walker medal, fill your swag bag with goodies, enjoy a variety of snacks and refreshments, play fun carnival games, and more!
At the event, look for our Sunrise staff in blue shirts and our amazing volunteers in green shirts if you need help.
We Walk So They Can Soar
SunriseWALKS Long Island benefits Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island, a summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings.
More than just a walk, SunriseWALKS is our annual community event filled with music, games, prizes, and more! By joining us, you will be playing a key role in sending children with cancer and their siblings to Sunrise Day Camp, where they can forget about the hospital beds, and needles, and enjoy a summer camp filled with excitement, friendship, and fun.
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