Suffolk County Marathon Raised $160,000 for Local Veteran Organizations

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone was joined by marathon sponsors, various local veteran organizations and local officials to announce that funds were raised for veteran services through the Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon held on Sunday, September 13.

“On behalf of our 1.5 million residents in Suffolk County, I am happy to announce that the Inaugural Suffolk County Marathon raised over $160,000 for veteran organizations,” said County Executive Steve Bellone.  “These funds will go a long way in expanding and enhancing services for our veterans. 

Legislation will be laid on the table to create a marathon funding advisory board who will be tasked with reviewing applications and awarding funding to veteran organizations who serve Suffolk County veterans.