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NY Korean American orgs plan marathon to raise funds for health clinic

July 17, 2015

Leaders of Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York and the Korean Road Runners Club promote upcoming three-mile marathons to raise money for a new mental health clinic.

By The Korea Times New York staff

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York is preparing two three-mile “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” running and walking fundraiser marathons with the Korean Road Runners Club next month.

The first marathon will kick off Aug. 8 at 7 a.m. inside Cunningham Park in Queens, and the second on Aug. 23 at 7 a.m. inside Central Park in Manhattan.

KCS said Thursday proceeds from the marathon would go toward the operation of its new mental health clinic, slated to open mid-August.

KRRC President Yoo Ki-taek said three miles is a good distance for both children and adults. He hopes the Korean American community comes out with family to find a healthy start to the day with fresh morning air.

“They say a healthy body equals a healthy mind. There’s nothing better for mental health than running,” said KCS President Kim Kwang-seok. “We’re planning on holding this event in New Jersey and Long Island in the future with a goal of raising $100,000 toward the clinic.”

Interested participants should register inside the KCS office at 35-56 159th Street or call 718-939-6137 before Aug. 5 for the first marathon or Aug. 19 for the second. The entry fee is $20 and an additional $10 for each spouse or child.