Island Park Students Walk with Purpose at Annual Winner’s Walk
Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School on Oct. 8, as students came together for the school’s Annual Winner’s Walk. Moved indoors due to inclement weather, the gymnasium buzzed with energy as students cheered one another on through a decorated course celebrating school spirit, fitness, and community.
This year’s event introduced a new element of giving and paying it forward. Families were invited to donate gently used or outgrown sneakers through a GotSneakers recycling fundraiser. The collected shoes will be repurposed to raise funds supporting a local breast cancer nonprofit.
Island Park’s young students have been participating in this event since the 1980s. The Winner’s Walk continues to inspire health, kindness, and community pride one step at a time.
