Ronald McDonald House Sports Festival

Does the challenge of competition excite you? For those who relish in the challenge of sports, miniature golf or walking, you may join your friends and family members in friendly games of volleyball, softball, basketball or tennis at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island's Twelfth Annual Sports Festival! This huge event will be held at Cantiague Park in Hicksville on September 9. Activities at the event are geared for corporate colleagues, as well as families and individuals.

This year, youngsters of all ages may participate in a mini-golf tournament or at the 1.5 mile Walk-A-Thon, one of our biggest attractions and an activity which continues to receive enthusiastic response each year. Participants in the walk-a-thon who raise $50 or more will receive free t-shirts and lunch; the top fundraiser will earn a prize!

Additional activities include corporate team games, a tennis clinic for beginner and advanced players and a mini-golf tournament. Ronald McDonald will be on hand to entertain little ones with a magic show and fun antics. All Sports Festival participants will receive a bagel breakfast and delicious barbecue lunch.

"The Twelfth Annual Sports Festival promises excitement for everyone," said Silvana LaFerlita Gullo, Executive Director of the House. "Each year, this event grows bigger and better. We look forward to sharing a fun-filled day that will bring people together and benefit many families at the Ronald McDonald House!"

For further information about sponsorship opportunities or to register for the Sports Festival, you may call the Ronald McDonald House at 516-775-5683 or 718-343-5683, ext. 140. Checks should be sent payable to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. You may also contact us via e-mail at mail@rmhlongisland.org.

Ronald McDonald House of Long Island is a 'home-away-from home' for families who are caring for seriously ill children undergoing medical treatment in area hospitals. Located on the campus of Schneider Children's Hospital, the House accommodates families in a warm and supportive environment. Since opening in 1986, more than 8,500 families from the United States and more than 62 countries around the world have been served. Most families are from Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as from the five boroughs of New York City.