Let's Not Be Still! Festival with 5K & Walk - Westchester

1. Who is Star Legacy Foundation and what is the Let's Not Be Still event?

The Star Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reducing pregnancy loss and neonatal death and improving care for families who experience such tragedies.  We are a community of families, health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and individuals dedicated to ensuring that every pregnancy gets its best chance at the happy ending it deserves.  Let’s Not Be Still! is an upbeat community event designed to raise awareness, celebrate our babies, and create hope for families who are grieving their children.  Learn more about our mission here http://starlegacyfoundation.org/mission-and-vision/ and the programs your fundraising helps support here https://starlegacyfoundation.org/what-we-do/.

2. What happens if it rains?

Events will take place rain or shine. Layers and sunscreen are recommended!

3. What's the difference between the two Let's Not Be Still! New York events? Are they both family-friendly?

Let's Not Be Still! New York is two separate events that take place in two different locations on two different dates - both events are organized by the NY Metro Chapter of the Star Legacy Foundation, and funds raised at both events are pooled to support the mission and programs of the Star Legacy Foundation.  Since the NY Metro Area spans a large geographic region and includes millions of people, we hold multiple events to ensure that as many families as possible can participate.

Both events are family-friendly, upbeat gatherings with many kids and babies in attendance, along with grandparents, extended family, and friends. We encourage families to invite loved ones to join us in celebrating and remembering all babies amongst the stars, including the special baby (or babies) your family is missing. (Please be sure to submit your baby's name on the registration form so that we can include him/her on the event t-shirt!)

The Long Island event will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Short Road, Port Washington, NY 11050.  There will be a 5K run and a 1-mile walk in the park.  Please visit this website https://secure.qgiv.com/event/lnbsny2109/ to register to attend the Long Island event.

The Westchester County event will be held at Meadow Pond Elementary School, 185 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590.  There will be a 5K walk and run, which both follow the same route. Please visit this website  https://secure.qgiv.com/event/lnb/ to register to attend the Westchester event.

Both events are stroller-friendly, but dogs are only allowed at the Westchester event due to County Park regulations prohibiting dogs at the Long Island venue.

4. What are my responsibilities as a participant?

By committing to this event and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to support stillbirth awareness, research, education, advocacy, and family support. We encourage every adult participant to raise a minimum of $100.

5. How can my supporters submit payment?

Online contributions can be made by credit card on the participant's personalized fundraising page or team page found on this website - on the Donate https://secure.qgiv.com/event/lnb/donate/ tab, just click the "Search for Participant or Team" button.  Alternatively, donations can be made to the event overall without designating a team/participant by completing the form on the donation page.

To mail in a payment, please send a check made out to Star Legacy Foundation. If you would like to donate to a Participant or Team, please write “LNBS-NY” as well as the Participant or Team name in the memo line and mail to:

Star Legacy Foundation
7820 Terrey Pine Ct, #80
Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Please remind your supporters that they can double their impact by submitting donations to their Employer Matching Program http://starlegacyfoundation.org/matching-donation-programs/!

Corporate event sponsors can pay online via the form on the Donate https://secure.qgiv.com/event/lnb/donate/ page, or can be invoiced (please email ny-metro@starlegacyfoundation.org to request an invoice). 

6. Is there a refund/exchange policy?

If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, we will be happy to make any necessary changes, or corrections. Race registration fees are not refundable, but we are able to transfer registrations and correct mistakes in registration information as needed.  Please email us at ny-metro@starlegacyfoundation.org to make us aware of any issues you may have encountered.

7. Is parking available? 

Yes, there are free parking lots at both the Long Island and Westchester events.

8. Are there bathrooms?

Yes, there are bathrooms at both the Long Island and Westchester events.

9. Are food and drinks available?

There are light refreshments available at both events, but we recommend you eat breakfast before coming and bring a bottle of water.  There will be a BBQ (included in the price of registration) after the Long Island event only. Food trucks and/or ice cream trucks sometimes come by, but are not guaranteed. More details will be included in the informational email that goes out to all registered attendees the week of the event.

10. Is there entertainment?

There is music at both events and a changing variety of family-friendly activities (many of which are included in the price of your registration) each year - past activities have included raffle baskets and 50/50 tickets, kids medal award ceremony, playground equipment, face painting, etc.  More details will be included in the informational email that goes out to all registered attendees the week of the event.

11. Should I bring cash?

Yes, we recommend bringing cash for the raffles or 50/50.  Also, food trucks and/or ice cream trucks will sometimes come by.

12. Are walk-up registrations accepted?

Yes, walk-up registrations are accepted - cash/check payment is preferred, or you can pay on the website from your phone.  Event t-shirts are subject to availability.

13. I can't make it! Can my baby still be included?

Of course!  Please register https://secure.qgiv.com/event/lnb/register/ as a Virtual Participant - we will include your baby on the event t-shirt and mail your shirt to you. After registering, you will also have the option to customize an individual and/or team page memorializing your baby - friends and family can donate through your page in honor of your baby.

14. Who do I contact with further questions?

If you have further questions, please contact us at ny-metro@starlegacyfoundation.org.