Walk or run in the annual Woodlawn 5k, in memory of Pauline Boylan-Coll to raise funds for the community programs provided by the Irish community center in The Bronx

On Sunday, April 7 runners and walkers will take to the streets for the Annual 5K Walk Run.  More than 500 people are expected to take part in this annual event that focuses on fun, fitness, and family. 

Runners are coming from Westchester, Rockland, New Jersey, NYC, and the boroughs, including the Aisling Center’s new Road Runner’s team, Team Aisling.

You’ll be certain to see them coming down the streets of Katonah and McLean!

The 5K raises money and awareness for Aisling Irish Community Center and is held in memory of Pauline Boylan-Coll.

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Your support will fund programs including:

- Irish volunteers for the homeless feeding program
- Senior citizens’ programs and services
- Foróige – youth leadership program
- Free counseling
- Irish culture: language, dance, and music
- Computer classes
- Job center: listings, coaching and resume assistance
- Accommodation referrals

The Aisling Center is very thankful for the support we receive from all of our Sponsors including our Premier Sponsor; Eurotech Construction and our Green Sponsors; Catholic Charities, Country Bank, Eclipse Contracting Corp., G&N McGovern Insurance Agency Inc., JT Magen & Co. Inc., MGM Resorts International & NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital.  The event is hosted by Rambling House Bar and Restaurant.

Registration is open for the Aisling Center’s 5K at runsignup.com/aislingcenter5k. 

Walkers, runners, individuals, families, and friends are encouraged to come out – all are welcome. 

Find out more about the Aisling Irish Community Center, call the center at 914-237-5121 or email info@aislingcenter.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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