“Walk of Love” raises over $50K for New Hyde Park Ronald McDonald House

A recent charity event made big strides to help the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park.

Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro held their “Walk of Love” 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 27, attracting more than 300 runners and walkers to raise over $50,000.

The day also included fun for kids, including face painting, balloon animals, cornholes and other games.

The support will go toward the operation of the New Hyde Park Ronald McDonald House, which provides free housing for the families of children receiving medical care at nearby Cohen Children’s Hospital and elsewhere.

“Everything we do is centered around caring for a family and keeping them together during a medical crisis,” said Matt Campo, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro. “When a child is sick, the whole family is sick, and keeping that family close under our roof is as strong as any medicine a doctor can prescribe.”

The event came days before a groundbreaking for a new Stony Brook Ronald McDonald House on April 30.

To learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro, visit: rmhcnym.org.