Join our team for the 2026 Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Heckscher State Park!

We are walking to help make a difference in our community and support neighbors in need. Every donation helps provide assistance and hope to local families and individuals.

The 5K walk path stretches through the beautiful waterfront scenery of Heckscher State Park, making this a fun and meaningful event for friends and families of all ages.

We hope you will join our team, support our efforts, and help us make an impact together!

Event Day Information

Walk Location

Heckscher State Park
Field 2 / Deer Range Pavilion & Taylor Pavilion

Event Address

Heckscher Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730

Participant Check-In & T-Shirt Pickup

Check-in and event t-shirt pickup begin at 9:00 A.M.

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 A.M.

Please Note: Dogs are not permitted at Heckscher State Park.

Team : Most Donors

Awarded when a Team gets the highest number of donations

Awarded 07/17/2026
Rosalie Rendu Award

Awarded when a Team secures the most sponsorships

Awarded 08/25/2026
Team : Top Fundraiser

Awarded when a Team raises the most funds

Awarded 08/26/2026
St. Vincent de Paul Award

Awarded when a Team gets the most donations by 10/30/26 10:00 AM

Awarded 08/26/2026

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Sacred Heart North Merrick

Our Team Fundraising Page

Join our team for the 2026 Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Heckscher State Park!

Event Day Information

Walk Location

Event Address

Participant Check-In & T-Shirt Pickup

Opening Ceremony

Team Badges

Our Team

$10,684.00

achieved

$25,000.00

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Recent Activity

Jim Cullum joined Sacred Heart North Merrick

Sacred Heart North Merrick has earned the St. Vincent de Paul Award Badge

Sacred Heart North Merrick has earned the Team : Top Fundraiser Badge

A donation was made to Sacred Heart North Merrick

Robert Graham donated $250.00 to Sacred Heart North Merrick

Our Supporters

Sacred Heart North Merrick

Our Team Fundraising Page

Join our team for the 2026 Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Heckscher State Park!

Event Day Information

Walk Location

Event Address

Participant Check-In & T-Shirt Pickup

Opening Ceremony

Team Badges

Team : Most Donors

Rosalie Rendu Award

Team : Top Fundraiser

St. Vincent de Paul Award

Our Team

$10,684.00

achieved

$25,000.00

goal

of your goal reached

0

days

0

hours

0

mins

0

secs

Sponsorship purchase

Recent Activity

Jim Cullum joined Sacred Heart North Merrick

Sacred Heart North Merrick has earned the St. Vincent de Paul Award Badge

Sacred Heart North Merrick has earned the Team : Top Fundraiser Badge

A donation was made to Sacred Heart North Merrick

Robert Graham donated $250.00 to Sacred Heart North Merrick

Our Supporters

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