STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) will host its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 12, at Silver Lake Park to raise funds for the Wayne Zenna Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which cares for high-risk newborns.
The race honors Arnold Obey and Rory DeCristoforo, who both have ties to RUMC. Obey, a former basketball coach and educator, passed away in 2020, while DeCristoforo, a 7-year-old girl, tragically died in a house fire in January 2024.
Proceeds will support the renovation of RUMC’s NICU, known for its over 99% survival rate. Dr. Santosh Parab, RUMC’s neonatology chief, said the updates will enhance family-centered care.
A special tribute will also be made to the Saukin family in memory of Dr. Tamara Saukin, a family medicine practitioner at RUMC who passed in 2020.
Due to construction at Clove Lakes Park, this year’s event will be held at Silver Lake Park. Early registration is open, and sponsorship opportunities are available. The event will be held rain or shine.
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