May 30, 2026
9AM Start Rain or Shine

49 Smith Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
Shorefront Park

Join us to CHALK THE WALK with Creative Drawings and Positive Messages to Help Promote MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!

CHALK THE WALK begins at 8AM while Registration for the 5K is open.

There are some that bring a light so great to the world that even after they are gone, their light remains.

“Elly” Ellyana DeLaTorre was this light for so many people…a true light worker.

Since childhood, Ellyana was always happiest when she was helping others, although she was silently struggling with her own lifelong mental health issues.

After Ellyana’s sudden passing on August 5, 2021, our family received an outpouring of support from community, friends and family, from which we are forever grateful.

It is our mission to continue where Ellyana left off. Through the work of Elly CARES Project, her spirit will live on. We will focus on spreading kindness and helping those in need through community awareness.

MAY is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Join us to raise awareness for those living with mental health issues and help reduce the stigma surrounded by it.

Register by May 15th and get a t-shirt!

BENEFICIARY
Proceeds benefit Elly CARES Project; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports charitable events as we raise awareness and foster community involvement.

We will be hosting a drive to support a local food bank and their efforts to provide a free food pantry. We kindly ask all participants to bring any of the following items to help support those in need:

Non-perishable food items, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene products.

Your generosity will make a meaningful difference!