Elizabeth's Hope and Children's Brain Tumor Project to Hold 2015 Bronxville Road Race September 12
By Roseann Foley Henry, Director of Special Projects, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center
Jul. 29, 2015: Registration is now open for the second annual running of the Bronxville Road Race for the Children's Brain Tumor Project, which is scheduled for the morning of September 12. Three events for runners and walkers of all ages, plus music and entertainment, will take place on the playing fields behind The Bronxville School. All proceeds benefit pediatric brain tumor research at Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center. To register for this road race, click here: Bronxville Road Race for Children's Brain Tumor Project.
The Children's Brain Tumor Project (CBTP) focuses on the research and treatment of rare and inoperable brain tumors that affect children and young adults. The CBTP was founded, in part, with the generous support of Elizabeth Minter (Bronxville High School Class of 2009) and her family, longtime residents of Bronxville. The Minters worked with Elizabeth's neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Greenfield, in starting the organization Elizabeth's Hope to help fund this critical research. Elizabeth was diagnosed with a brain tumor called gliomatosis cerebri in 2010 and lost her battle with the disease in 2012. Since then, the Bronxville community has played a pivotal role in supporting Elizabeth's Hope and the CBTP. Dr. Greenfield, a Bronxville resident himself, co-directs the research lab with Dr. Mark Souweidane.
The Bronxville Road Race is an official, timed NYCRuns event. A 1-mile "Kids Crush Cancer" dash for those 13 and under will start the day at 8:00 am. A 5-mile course and a 2-mile walk/run, which begin at 8:30 am, will start and end at The Bronxville School; both courses take a beautiful path along the Bronx River. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each race (5-mile and 2-mile walk/run), to the top three in each 10-year age group in the 5-mile race, and to all finishers of the kids' run. Awards will also be given to the top three fundraisers for the Children's Brain Tumor Project.
Last year, the inaugural race raised more than $100,000 to support the research, which takes place at Weill Cornell's Pediatric Brain and Spine Center. Scientists investigating new treatment options for rare and inoperable brain tumors cannot get federal funding or large grants to support their work, since these tumors strike "only" a few hundred children every year. Families whose children have been affected by these tumors do grassroots fundraising to support the laboratory; Children's Brain Tumor Project families from coast to coast hold events including races, lemonade stands, cocktail parties, golf outings, and garage sales to raise funds to support critical investigations into these tumors. Bronxville residents and businesses have been loyal supporters of Elizabeth's Hope and the CBTP.
This year's Bronxville Road Race has already signed on sponsors from all across Bronxville, including Houlihan Lawrence, the Pepe Auto Group, the Bronxville Running Store, Kensington Paper, Silk Road, Braxton Engineering, Sarah Lawrence College, Concordia College, Ballet Arts, Womrath Bookshop, J.McLaughlin, and the Nella Company, to name just a few. Other sponsors include the Rivkin Radler law firm, Boyden Global Executive Search, and Inspirato.
Visit www.childrensbraintumorproject.org for links to participate in the event by running, walking, volunteering, or donating. Packet pickup for runners and walkers will be held at the Bronxville Running Store a few days before the event (date and time TBD). For additional information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Roseann Foley Henry, director of special projects at the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, 212-746-4776, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pictured here: The 2014 Kids Crush Cancer dash that kicked off the inaugural Bronxville Road Race.
Photo by Roseann Foley Henry, Director of Special Projects, Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center
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Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
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Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
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SCOUTING
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
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Bronxville Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
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HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school.
The mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
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LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
Bronxville Women's Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
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COUNSELING
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
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SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
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Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library's regular budget and perform other services.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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