2026 Friends of the Poor Walk ○ Walk with a Parish Conference Team
Sacred Heart North Merrick
September 26, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm
Our Team Fundraising Page
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 Badges
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Team : Most Donors
Awarded when a Team gets the highest number of donations
Awarded 07/17/2026
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Team : Top Fundraiser
Awarded when a Team raises the most funds
Awarded 10/13/2026
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St. Vincent de Paul Award
Awarded when a Team gets the most donations by 10/30/26 10:00 AM
Awarded 10/13/2026
Our Team
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Aniello Franzese Team Captain $3,130.00
- CM Catherine McGinn $1,400.00
- MM Maureen Murphy $1,320.00
- CB Catherine Brostek $860.00
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Mary Jo Franzese Team Captain $795.00
- CM Carolyn Mulholland $780.00
- ML Maureen Lambe $620.00
- MD Maureen Droge $270.00
- IG Ida Graham Graham $160.00
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Gerry Brostek $145.00
- NF Nancy Fadelici $145.00
- FF Fiorella Ferranti $74.00
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Jim Cullum $40.00
- BS Bob Simeone $20.00
- EG Erika Graham $20.00
- MG Matt Graham $20.00
- TD Thomas Desantis $20.00
- MR Maureen Rogone $20.00
- GV Ger Veltre $20.00
- GF Giuliana Ferranti $20.00
- JF Joseph Ferranti $20.00
- TT Thomas Tobin $20.00
- AH Ann Heverin $20.00
- TF Tom Finn $20.00
- MW Matthew Weiss $20.00
- FF Francine Fennessey $20.00
- RM Raymond Murphy $20.00
- RR Robert Rosenthal $20.00
- MQ Mary Quinn $20.00
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Our Supporters
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- parishioner Donation 4 weeks ago $660.00
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- parishioner Donation 4 weeks ago $660.00
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- Anonymous Last month $290.00
- Emmet Agoglia August 2026 $250.00