Habitat for Humanity Plans Color Run on Sunday, June 18

Huntington High School’s Habitat for Humanity chapter is developing plans to hold its first ever “color run” fundraiser on Sunday, June 18. Monies raised will help support the building of the first ever Long Island Habitat for Humanity home funded by a school district club chapter.

“Our color run will be one mile long,” said junior Olivia Polinsky, who serves as the Huntington chapter’s president. “All ages are welcome to run, walk or participate in the color throwing. There will be games and booths in addition to the run. June 18 is Father’s Day! So make sure to sign up with your dads, grandpas, uncles or anyone else to celebrate!” The run will be held at Huntington High School.

Long Island Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for Suffolk and Nassau residents in need. “Helping residents own their new home builds a more robust and more stable community,” Ms. Polinsky said.

Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone, everywhere should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. When a family helps build or improve a place they can call home, they are also building a better community, and a better life for themselves.

A “color run” consists of participants running a pre-determined distance as event volunteers throw colors at them as they pass. It has become a popular fundraising device.

“We ask businesses and families to support this great cause by donating a raffle basket, gift cards or merchandise from your business,” Ms. Polinsky said. “In return we will help promote your business at this community-wide event. If you cannot donate any of these items, we ask you to consider donating financially to our chapter.”

Click on this link https://shop.schoolathon.org/ParticipantRegistration2018/FRSelect2.asp to register or scan the OR code below and select the first option; “I know my group code” and enter 121432. Fill out the personal information section using a personal email address, not a Huntington UFSD e-mail. Click submit and you will receive an e-mail providing your student ID and password. Log back into the site using these credentials and you are able to personalize your donation goal. Send your specific site to family, friends and everyone else in your life to begin raising donations. You must raise a minimum of $30 to participate in the event. The more you raise the more people you can bring to participate with you.