December 5th, 2010 [Sunday]
Event Photo Gallery 37
Santa's Patchogue Kiwanis 5K Toy Trot Over 400 Runners from as far away as Wappingers Falls participated in the Patchogue Kiwanis 5K Toy Trot on Sunday Dec 5th. The race started and finished in front of the Patchogue Fire Department. The administration of the race and award ceremonies were conducted at the BrickHouse Brewery. Presenting the awards to the fastest runners Patchogue Kiwanis President, Robert Walch and receiving their awards is Lenora Petrina and Chris Mammone with Santa joining the festivities. Lenora Petrina, 28 of Bayport ran a time of 6:34.6 while Chris Mammone of Massapequa, 27 ran a time of 15:51.2. Both times were exceptionally fast and worthy of mention. Participants brought toys as part of their entrance fee. The toys were wrapped by the Bellport High School and Patchogue Medford High School Key Club's along with the assistance of the Patchogue Medford High School Venture Crew 1776.Toys were then distributed among local churches for further distribution to children of needy families. Kiwanis Toy Trot Chairman, Nicholas Harding, Jr. indicated great satisfaction for the Trot's largest turnout and with the receipt of over 400 toys. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Photos by Walter T. Petrule

Presenting the awards to the fastest runners Patchogue Kiwanis President, Robert Walch and receiving their awards is Lenora Petrina and Chris Mammone with Santa joining the festivities.