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🎗️Join us on September 4 at 5:30pm at Village Hall in New Hyde Park for the Lighting of the Gold Tree! You can purchase gold bows ($10) at the lighting or make a donation at KatieMcBrideFoundation.org any time. 100% of proceeds support pediatric cancer research and donations will be matched by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home (@nhpfuneralhome)!

🎗️Join us on September 4 at 5:30pm at Village Hall in New Hyde Park for the Lighting of the Gold Tree! You can purchase gold bows ($10) at the lighting or make a donation at KatieMcBrideFoundation.org any time. 100% of proceeds support pediatric cancer research and donations will be matched by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home (@nhpfuneralhome)!

These runners will be competing in the NYC Marathon on November 2 and raising funds to support the Katie McBride Foundation with a goal of raising $5,000 each!

Rev. Kirwan Gaza
Matt Melvin
Mike Melvin
Billy Ruggiero

We thank these runners for helping to raise funds in Katie’s name to help families in need. To learn more about the runners and donate towards their goals, you may do so by visiting our website.

These runners will be competing in the NYC Marathon on November 2 and raising funds to support the Katie McBride Foundation with a goal of raising $5,000 each!

Rev. Kirwan Gaza
Matt Melvin
Mike Melvin
Billy Ruggiero

We thank these runners for helping to raise funds in Katie’s name to help families in need. To learn more about the runners and donate towards their goals, you may do so by visiting our website.

The Katie McBride Foundation is assisting the family and friends the Marquino family by sponsoring this fundraiser as well as providing administrative support. Please visit to our website to register to attend this event that is sure to be a great time!

The Katie McBride Foundation is assisting the family and friends the Marquino family by sponsoring this fundraiser as well as providing administrative support. Please visit to our website to register to attend this event that is sure to be a great time!

⭐️ Don’t forget to register today for Katie’s Run on Sunday! Registration includes:
- Premium T-Shirts
- Post-Race BBQ Celebration, awards, and entertainment in Memorial Park @villageofnhp
- Chip timing for 5K racers
- Opportunity to win big with our amazing raffle prizes
- $20 credit for Postmates

BIB PICKUP - If you are pre-registered, save time on race day and get your bibs and shirts on Saturday between 2-6pm at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home (506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY). All who pickup their bibs early will be entered into a raffle for (4) tickets to Braves vs. Mets on 6/23! ⚾️

⭐️ Don’t forget to register today for Katie’s Run on Sunday! Registration includes:
- Premium T-Shirts
- Post-Race BBQ Celebration, awards, and entertainment in Memorial Park @villageofnhp
- Chip timing for 5K racers
- Opportunity to win big with our amazing raffle prizes
- $20 credit for Postmates

BIB PICKUP - If you are pre-registered, save time on race day and get your bibs and shirts on Saturday between 2-6pm at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home (506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY). All who pickup their bibs early will be entered into a raffle for (4) tickets to Braves vs. Mets on 6/23! ⚾️

Thank you to the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce @greaternhpchamber for their continued support of the Katie McBride Foundation! They presented their annual donation to Mike McBride at the @nhpfuneralhome to support Katie’s Run this year as our Water Station Sponsor.

Be sure to sign up for Katie’s Run this Sunday!

Thank you to the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce @greaternhpchamber for their continued support of the Katie McBride Foundation! They presented their annual donation to Mike McBride at the @nhpfuneralhome to support Katie’s Run this year as our Water Station Sponsor.

Be sure to sign up for Katie’s Run this Sunday!

Katie’s Run is this Sunday! As always, our Children’s Fun Run takes place after the main run/walk in the park. Registration for Children’s Fun Run not required.

If you haven’t registered yet for the 5K Race or 2mi Walk/Fun Run, be sure to visit our website! #katiesrun

Katie’s Run is this Sunday! As always, our Children’s Fun Run takes place after the main run/walk in the park. Registration for Children’s Fun Run not required.

If you haven’t registered yet for the 5K Race or 2mi Walk/Fun Run, be sure to visit our website! #katiesrun

💙 Happy Father’s Day from the Katie McBride Foundation!

💙 Happy Father’s Day from the Katie McBride Foundation!

⭐️ Announcing our Sponsor of the Year ⭐️

Nassau County Police Department, Third Precinct

We greatly thank the leaders and officers of the precinct for their support and keeping us safe over the last 15 years of Katie’s Run.

⭐️ Announcing our Sponsor of the Year ⭐️

Nassau County Police Department, Third Precinct

We greatly thank the leaders and officers of the precinct for their support and keeping us safe over the last 15 years of Katie’s Run.

📢 Early Bird Rate ends Friday! Sign up today and save at KatiesRun.com.

#katiesrun

📢 Early Bird Rate ends Friday! Sign up today and save at KatiesRun.com.

#katiesrun

Congratulations and best wishes to Katie McBride Foundation scholarship winners from East Islip High School: Annalise Piano (Florida Gulf Coast University), Keira Higgins (Long Island University), and Georgia Hodge (University of Miami)!

Congratulations and best wishes to Katie McBride Foundation scholarship winners from East Islip High School: Annalise Piano (Florida Gulf Coast University), Keira Higgins (Long Island University), and Georgia Hodge (University of Miami)!

The Katie McBride Foundation is proud to present the 13th Annual Memorial Scholarship to Michael Bitalvo! Michael will be attending Fairfield University in the fall.

Pictured with Michael is Brother Thomas Cleary ‘81, president of Chaminade, Jeanne McBride CAPA ’08 & ’11, Jennifer McBride wife of Michael McBride Jr. ‘08 and Michael McBride III, future class of ‘43.

The Katie McBride Foundation is proud to present the 13th Annual Memorial Scholarship to Michael Bitalvo! Michael will be attending Fairfield University in the fall.

Pictured with Michael is Brother Thomas Cleary ‘81, president of Chaminade, Jeanne McBride CAPA ’08 & ’11, Jennifer McBride wife of Michael McBride Jr. ‘08 and Michael McBride III, future class of ‘43.

Consider sponsoring Katie’s Run this year! Your sponsorship will increase our impact to help local families in need.

Consider sponsoring Katie’s Run this year! Your sponsorship will increase our impact to help local families in need.

🌷We wish all of our volunteers and supporters a very Happy & Blessed Mother’s Day!

🌷We wish all of our volunteers and supporters a very Happy & Blessed Mother’s Day!

Lillie DePaoli getting some training in for Katie’s Run!

Katie’s Run will be held on June 22. Sign up early and save!

#katiesrun

Lillie DePaoli getting some training in for Katie’s Run!

Katie’s Run will be held on June 22. Sign up early and save!

#katiesrun

🏃🏼‍♀️Katie’s Run registration is open! Be sure to register early and save! Our 15th Annual Katie’s Run will be Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Katie’s Run, organized by the Katie McBride Foundation, is a tribute to Katie’s memory in support of families affected by childhood leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses. The event honors Katie’s legacy and raises funds and awareness for the Ronald McDonald House and the family support services it provides.

🏃🏼‍♀️Katie’s Run registration is open! Be sure to register early and save! Our 15th Annual Katie’s Run will be Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Katie’s Run, organized by the Katie McBride Foundation, is a tribute to Katie’s memory in support of families affected by childhood leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses. The event honors Katie’s legacy and raises funds and awareness for the Ronald McDonald House and the family support services it provides.

The Katie McBride Foundation wishes you a peaceful and blessed Easter!

The Katie McBride Foundation wishes you a peaceful and blessed Easter!

🇮🇪☘️ Mike McBride with Tony Jackson, 2025 Bayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal. For the @villageofnhp New Hyde Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Tony was the 2024 Grand Marshal, and Mike was the 2023 Grand Marshal.

🇮🇪☘️ Mike McBride with Tony Jackson, 2025 Bayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal. For the @villageofnhp New Hyde Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Tony was the 2024 Grand Marshal, and Mike was the 2023 Grand Marshal.

Thank you to who came out to Katie’s March Madness to support our mission! Among the good times had by all, the event was highlighted by a presentation of $15,000 by The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island (@fsspli)! These funds were raised at their recent golf outing and we are grateful for their generosity.

Thank you to who came out to Katie’s March Madness to support our mission! Among the good times had by all, the event was highlighted by a presentation of $15,000 by The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick on Long Island (@fsspli)! These funds were raised at their recent golf outing and we are grateful for their generosity.

🏀 SAVE THE DATE 🏀

Join us for our next fundraiser event at @stout_nyc Penn Station for Katie’s March Madness on 3/21 at 6pm!

Details to follow!

🏀 SAVE THE DATE 🏀

Join us for our next fundraiser event at @stout_nyc Penn Station for Katie’s March Madness on 3/21 at 6pm!

Details to follow!

🎄🎅🏻🎁 The Katie McBride Foundation would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a joyous Holiday Season! Thank you for your continued support, which allows us to help others in need in Katie’s loving memory.

Special thanks to those that attended our first Katie’s Christmas Celebration, which helped to fund our tradition of helping Santa to give presents to “Katie’s Kids”!

🎄🎅🏻🎁 The Katie McBride Foundation would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a joyous Holiday Season! Thank you for your continued support, which allows us to help others in need in Katie’s loving memory.

Special thanks to those that attended our first Katie’s Christmas Celebration, which helped to fund our tradition of helping Santa to give presents to “Katie’s Kids”!

🎄Join us on Friday for the first Katie’s Christmas Celebration at the Inn at New Hyde Park to help us raise funds to support Santa Sunday where we give holiday gifts to the local children we support. Only $20, which includes dinner, music, fun and games! You can get your tickets in advance in the link in our bio or website.

🎄Join us on Friday for the first Katie’s Christmas Celebration at the Inn at New Hyde Park to help us raise funds to support Santa Sunday where we give holiday gifts to the local children we support. Only $20, which includes dinner, music, fun and games! You can get your tickets in advance in the link in our bio or website.

We are so thankful for our community and partners like the Ronald McDonald House @rmhcnym and their people like Kelita Hayes, Family Services Coordinator! An annual tradition, Mike McBride delivered some turkeys, Irish soda bread, and kielbasa to the House as well as to the staff of the NHP Funeral Home.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

We are so thankful for our community and partners like the Ronald McDonald House @rmhcnym and their people like Kelita Hayes, Family Services Coordinator! An annual tradition, Mike McBride delivered some turkeys, Irish soda bread, and kielbasa to the House as well as to the staff of the NHP Funeral Home.

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

💛 THANK YOU to all that attended, supported, and sponsored our 11th Annual Katie’s Koncert! Your support enabled us to assist six families in need while keeping Katie’s memory alive.

Here are some of the photos from the evening. Visit the link in our bio to view more.

💛 THANK YOU to all that attended, supported, and sponsored our 11th Annual Katie’s Koncert! Your support enabled us to assist six families in need while keeping Katie’s memory alive.

Here are some of the photos from the evening. Visit the link in our bio to view more.

Participate from home OR at Katie’s Koncert tonight by 10pm! Open to all - place a bid to help local families in need!

LINK IN BIO

Prizes Include:
- One Week Stay at Condo in Marco Island, FL
- Jets Prize Pack with tickets and signed Aaron Rodgers football
- Mets Prize Pack with Opening Day Tickets
- Evening of Fine Dining for 14 Guests
- Islanders Prize Pack with tickets
- Tory Burch Kira Denim Chain Shoulder Bag and Wallet
- St. John’s Prize Pack with tickets to game at MSG

Participate from home OR at Katie’s Koncert tonight by 10pm! Open to all - place a bid to help local families in need!

LINK IN BIO

Prizes Include:
- One Week Stay at Condo in Marco Island, FL
- Jets Prize Pack with tickets and signed Aaron Rodgers football
- Mets Prize Pack with Opening Day Tickets
- Evening of Fine Dining for 14 Guests
- Islanders Prize Pack with tickets
- Tory Burch Kira Denim Chain Shoulder Bag and Wallet
- St. John’s Prize Pack with tickets to game at MSG

The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Long Island (@fsspli) honored the Katie McBride Foundation along with Mike McBride at its annual golf outing on Tuesday. Everyone had a wonderful day. Special thanks to Chris Gorman and John McDonagh for their hospitality along with the NYPD Pipes and Drums and all the generous supporters!

The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Long Island (@fsspli) honored the Katie McBride Foundation along with Mike McBride at its annual golf outing on Tuesday. Everyone had a wonderful day. Special thanks to Chris Gorman and John McDonagh for their hospitality along with the NYPD Pipes and Drums and all the generous supporters!

Join us at Katie’s Koncert on November 9th at Chaminade to help us raise funds to support six local families in need!

Please also consider sponsoring this event.

Tickets required - please visit our website for more info and to purchase your tickets!

Join us at Katie’s Koncert on November 9th at Chaminade to help us raise funds to support six local families in need!

Please also consider sponsoring this event.

Tickets required - please visit our website for more info and to purchase your tickets!

🎗️Light the Way & Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Research!

Join us for the Lighting of the Gold Tree at NHP Village Hall on 9/5 at 6:30pm. See flyer for more details on how to purchase your gold bows.

In partnership with @themaryruchalskifoundation @katiemcbridefoundation @villageofnhp @nhpfuneralhome

All donations will be matched by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home!

🎗️Light the Way & Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Research!

Join us for the Lighting of the Gold Tree at NHP Village Hall on 9/5 at 6:30pm. See flyer for more details on how to purchase your gold bows.

In partnership with @themaryruchalskifoundation @katiemcbridefoundation @villageofnhp @nhpfuneralhome

All donations will be matched by the New Hyde Park Funeral Home!

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Jay McKinney, one of Katie’s Kids from 2018 battling the same illness as Katie, as he begins his Navy career with next four years at the US Naval Academy!

🇺🇸 Congratulations to Jay McKinney, one of Katie’s Kids from 2018 battling the same illness as Katie, as he begins his Navy career with next four years at the US Naval Academy!

Thank you @news12li for the feature today on Katie’s Run! #katiesrun

Thank you @news12li for the feature today on Katie’s Run! #katiesrun

Thank you to the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of the Katie McBride Foundation, pictured here presenting a check of $1,000 to Mike McBride at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home.

Thank you to the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of the Katie McBride Foundation, pictured here presenting a check of $1,000 to Mike McBride at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home.

🎂 Happy Birthday Katie! Help us honor Katie’s memory by coming to Katie’s Run this Sunday! Proceeds support @rmhcnym. Register at the link in our bio or KatiesRun.com

🎂 Happy Birthday Katie! Help us honor Katie’s memory by coming to Katie’s Run this Sunday! Proceeds support @rmhcnym. Register at the link in our bio or KatiesRun.com

We are just about 🔟 days away from Katie’s Run! Be sure to Pre-register to save time and fees! Registration includes:
- Shirts guaranteed for online registrants
- Post-Race BBQ Celebration and entertainment in Memorial Park
- Chip timing for 5K racers
- Opportunity to win big with our amazing raffle prizes
- $25 promo code for @postmates via @elitefeats

Your support allows us to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Katie’s loving memory. #katiesrun

We are just about 🔟 days away from Katie’s Run! Be sure to Pre-register to save time and fees! Registration includes:
- Shirts guaranteed for online registrants
- Post-Race BBQ Celebration and entertainment in Memorial Park
- Chip timing for 5K racers
- Opportunity to win big with our amazing raffle prizes
- $25 promo code for @postmates via @elitefeats

Your support allows us to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Katie’s loving memory. #katiesrun

Today is the last day for personalized bibs! Register for Katie’s Run today to run/walk in memory or honor of someone. #katiesrun

Today is the last day for personalized bibs! Register for Katie’s Run today to run/walk in memory or honor of someone. #katiesrun

🏃🏼‍♀️ Last day for the SUPER EARLY BIRD RATE of only $25! Register at the link in our bio or katiesrun.com! #katiesrun

🏃🏼‍♀️ Last day for the SUPER EARLY BIRD RATE of only $25! Register at the link in our bio or katiesrun.com! #katiesrun

The Katie McBride Foundation is proud to present the annual Kate McBride Foundation Memorial Scholarship to Maximilian McCarthy, @chaminade_hs Class of 2024, pictured here with Mike McBride CAPA ‘08 & ‘11 and Bro. Tom Cleary ‘81, for his dedication to service in the Chaminade spiritual community and academic achievements. Max will be attending Providence College in the fall. Best of luck to Max in his future endeavors!

The Katie McBride Foundation is proud to present the annual Kate McBride Foundation Memorial Scholarship to Maximilian McCarthy, @chaminade_hs Class of 2024, pictured here with Mike McBride CAPA ‘08 & ‘11 and Bro. Tom Cleary ‘81, for his dedication to service in the Chaminade spiritual community and academic achievements. Max will be attending Providence College in the fall. Best of luck to Max in his future endeavors!

Register today for Katie’s Run on 6/23 at the Super Early Bird rate of only $25, which ends on 5/31!

We are excited to announce our new sponsorship program to help us raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Katie’s memory.

RAFFLE BASKET SPONSOR [$250] - We will create a fun and beautiful basket with your name on the basket as the donor.

COMMUNITY SPONSOR [$350] - Opportunity to bring your organization’s promotional table and/or tent

TROLLEY SPONSOR [$450] - Sponsor Katie’s Trolley!

T-SHIRT SPONSOR [$500] - Sponsor our Katie’s Run shirts!

All levels include complimentary run/walk registrations, special recognition at the post-race BBQ, and raffle tickets! For full details, please visit our sponsorship page. #katiesrun

Register today for Katie’s Run on 6/23 at the Super Early Bird rate of only $25, which ends on 5/31!

We are excited to announce our new sponsorship program to help us raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Katie’s memory.

RAFFLE BASKET SPONSOR [$250] - We will create a fun and beautiful basket with your name on the basket as the donor.

COMMUNITY SPONSOR [$350] - Opportunity to bring your organization’s promotional table and/or tent

TROLLEY SPONSOR [$450] - Sponsor Katie’s Trolley!

T-SHIRT SPONSOR [$500] - Sponsor our Katie’s Run shirts!

All levels include complimentary run/walk registrations, special recognition at the post-race BBQ, and raffle tickets! For full details, please visit our sponsorship page. #katiesrun

Troop 298 of New Hyde Park Boy Scouts, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, and the Katie McBride Foundation presenting $1000 donation to scout Michael Domingo for his Eagle project at Memorial Field. Michael raised funds to have a beautiful memorial wall commemorating New Hyde Park residents that gave the ultimate sacrifice from World War I to present, a total of 57 servicemen.

Troop 298 of New Hyde Park Boy Scouts, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, and the Katie McBride Foundation presenting $1000 donation to scout Michael Domingo for his Eagle project at Memorial Field. Michael raised funds to have a beautiful memorial wall commemorating New Hyde Park residents that gave the ultimate sacrifice from World War I to present, a total of 57 servicemen.

💕 Happy Mother’s Day from the Katie McBride Foundation!

💕 Happy Mother’s Day from the Katie McBride Foundation!

Congratulations to @trinityrestaurant on their first annual golf outing! The Katie McBride Foundation is honored to be selected as the beneficiary for this event. Special thanks to Rob, Debbie, Flora, and Steve for making it possible.

Congratulations to @trinityrestaurant on their first annual golf outing! The Katie McBride Foundation is honored to be selected as the beneficiary for this event. Special thanks to Rob, Debbie, Flora, and Steve for making it possible.

Sponsor the @trinityrestaurant golf outing to support the Katie McBride Foundation!

Sponsor the @trinityrestaurant golf outing to support the Katie McBride Foundation!

Thank you to all who came out to support the Katie McBride Foundation at our inaugural “Katie’s March Madness”! Over 100 people joined us at @lillys_lb for a fun and enjoyable evening to raise funds for families dealing with childhood illnesses in Katie’s honor.

Thank you to all who came out to support the Katie McBride Foundation at our inaugural “Katie’s March Madness”! Over 100 people joined us at @lillys_lb for a fun and enjoyable evening to raise funds for families dealing with childhood illnesses in Katie’s honor.

🏃🏼‍♀️Katie’s Run registration is live! June 23, 2024. Sign up today for our Super Early Bird rate of only $25.

Also join us in Long Beach Thursday night for our fundraiser Katie’s March Madness (info in our story or previous posts) #katiesrun

🏃🏼‍♀️Katie’s Run registration is live! June 23, 2024. Sign up today for our Super Early Bird rate of only $25.

Also join us in Long Beach Thursday night for our fundraiser Katie’s March Madness (info in our story or previous posts) #katiesrun

Thank you to @hofstrambb for hosting and promoting the Katie McBride Foundation at their last home game (a 82-62 win!). The evening featured a special halftime performance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums!

Thank you to @hofstrambb for hosting and promoting the Katie McBride Foundation at their last home game (a 82-62 win!). The evening featured a special halftime performance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums!

Save the Date for the @trinityrestaurant golf outing to benefit the Katie McBride Foundation!

Save the Date for the @trinityrestaurant golf outing to benefit the Katie McBride Foundation!

Come watch the NCAA First Round with the Katie McBride Foundation in Long Beach! All proceeds will support families dealing with childhood illnesses.

Music, Drinks, Food, & Raffles!
Open Bar 7:00 - 10:00pm

🎟️ Tickets ($75) can be found in our bio or katiemcbridefoundation.org

Come watch the NCAA First Round with the Katie McBride Foundation in Long Beach! All proceeds will support families dealing with childhood illnesses.

Music, Drinks, Food, & Raffles!
Open Bar 7:00 - 10:00pm

🎟️ Tickets ($75) can be found in our bio or katiemcbridefoundation.org

Thank you Andrew and Michelle!

Thank you Andrew and Michelle!

🎅🏻🍪Join us for Katie’s Konfections on 12/10! Come create your own cookies for Santa! Everything is included, just bring your Christmas spirit!

Please register by 12/3

🎅🏻🍪Join us for Katie’s Konfections on 12/10! Come create your own cookies for Santa! Everything is included, just bring your Christmas spirit!

Please register by 12/3

Happy Thanksgiving from the Katie McBride Foundation 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving from the Katie McBride Foundation 🧡

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