Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have the option to join the event in person or virtually this year?
Yes, when registering, participants can select a Walk location and Northwell hospital or program to support, and then select to join in person or participate virtually from a location of their choice on May 18.
What will happen on Walk Day?
In-person walkers will join us at their chosen Walk location on May 18 and can look forward to supported walk routes, music and entertainment, interactive health-related booths, kids’ activities, an opening ceremony and more. Virtual walkers can begin their Walk however and wherever they choose!
Where is each Walk location and how long is the route?
East End
Address: RG|NY–6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Distance:2.5 miles
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Jones Beach
Address: Jones Beach State Park–Field 1, Wantagh, NY 11793
Distance: 3.2 miles
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Port Jefferson
Address: Mather Hospital, 75 North County Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Distance:5 miles
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Staten Island
Address: The Picnic Area at Father Capodanno Blvd & Lincoln Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305
Distance: 1.8 miles
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Westchester
Address: Phelps Hospital, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Distance: 1 Mile or 2 Miles
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In the event of bad weather will the Walk be canceled?
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health is a rain or shine event. In the event of a cancellation or delay due to severe weather, participants will be notified through email and updates will be posted to social media.
Is there a fee for registering?
Yes, the Walk is a fundraising event. A required donation of $20 per adult walker is required upon registration and is applied to your fundraising total. There is no fee for children 13 years of age and younger.
Do family and friends who join me on Walk Day have to register?
Yes, anyone who is 14 years of age and older must register as an adult. Parents or guardians must indicate during registration any children 13 years of age and younger who they plan to bring to the Walk on May 18.
I registered as an individual but would like to form a team. How do I do that?
Easy! Simply login to your Participant Dashboard, and under “Event Information” on the left hand side of the page you’ll see the option to change your Team Membership. Simply click and choose to start a team or join one.
Can I start a team with two people?
Yes, Walk teams can be any size. Whether it’s just you and a neighbor, or you and 100 of your closest friends, we appreciate you walking with us to raise health for the communities we serve.
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health at Jones Beach
When you participate in the Northwell Health Walk at Jones Beach, you help Cohen Children’s Medical Center and the Katz Institute for Women’s Health advance care for children and women in our communities.
Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Nearly one in five children has an emotional, behavioral or mental disorder. Sadly, only 20% of those diagnosed receive care. Cohen Children’s Medical Center is committed to addressing this growing crisis head on by creating an entirely new model of behavioral health for children. Funds from the Walk will support the creation of a new physical hub for behavioral health, designed around the needs of kids and teens.
The Chairman’s Research Award: Funds also fuel groundbreaking research at Cohen Children’s Medical Center through the Chairman’s Research Award. This award gives junior faculty and fellows the opportunity to tackle promising leads in nearly a dozen subspecialities at the children’s hospital. Every dollar you raise will empower our clinicians and scientists to innovate, push boundaries and contribute to a new, brighter chapter in pediatric health.
Katz Institute for Women’s Health
Your funds will continue to support comprehensive health services for women at every age and stage. Funds will go towards clinical programs at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, including pelvic health, metabolic and autoimmune, and midlife and menopause care.
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health at East End
Proceeds raised for the Walk will support Peconic Bay Medical Center’s breast health programs and the new Emilie Roy Corey Center for Women and Infants.
Breast health programs: The Breast health program offers highly specialized breast health services for both women and men at any stage in their cancer journey. Your support will help provide the most advanced breast care in the region from the latest diagnostic procedures to the most innovative treatment options.
Emilie Roy Corey Center for Women and Infants: Support the creation of the Emilie Roy Corey Center for Women and Infants, including plans for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a postnatal care unit, and a state-of-the-art delivery unit–all in one place. Your support will ensure that moms and their babies, and all women at every stage of life, can receive the care they need in Eastern Suffolk County.
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health at Port Jefferson
Proceeds from the Walk support Mather Hospital’s Fortunato Breast Health Center, a recognized leader in the fight against breast cancer.
Fortunato Breast Health Center: Your support helps us provide advanced screenings and detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. Our radiologists exclusively interpret breast images, making them experts in their field. Fortunato screens thousands of women each year and participates in the Cancer Services Program of Suffolk County which offers free cancer screenings, diagnostic testing, and treatment plans for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers for those lacking adequate health insurance. Should one of our patients receive a cancer diagnosis, our nurse navigators assist in securing needed appointments and access to support programs.
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health at Staten Island
Proceeds from the Walk will support the Florina Cancer Center at Staten Island University Hospital, which diagnoses and treats approximately 30,000 hematology/oncology patients each year, making it one of the largest cancer programs in the New York metropolitan area.
Florina Cancer Center: With your support, we opened the new Florina Cancer Center last year to continue to bring every diagnostic and treatment possible to our oncology patients and their families, right here at home.
Within the Florina Cancer Center, the Brian Halpin Pediatric Cancer Center provides a space for kids to be treated like kids. Your fundraising will help support this pediatric oncology unit with a child-friendly environment providing a state-of-the-art outpatient infusion suite and chemotherapy treatment center for children with cancer and blood related disorders. Your support will also help us continue to bring the most cutting-edge clinical trials and state-of-the-art treatment options to our community.
Northwell's Walk to Raise Health at Westchester
Northern Westchester Hospital
One in five children experience an emotional, mental or behavioral health disorder every year. To address this, Northern Westchester Hospital and Northwell Health are increasing access to behavioral health care for children and adolescents. Our goal is to enhance a system of care – from education, prevention to treatment – that will address care gaps and enhance the well-being of the youth in our community.
Phelps Hospital
Phelps Hospital will raise money for the Westchester Community Paramedicine Program to improve access to care and reduce ER visits. Trained community paramedics will provide in-home medical services to vulnerable patients, supported by Northwell’s virtual ER service, primary care physicians, and specialists. This program will treat chronic conditions like diabetes, CHF, and COPD, utilizing Phelps’s emergency training infrastructure at the Frank and Lisina Hoch Center for Emergency Education. The initiative leverages Northwell Health’s telehealth services and its Center for Emergency Medical Services, the largest hospital-based ambulance service in the New York metro area.
Are donations tax deductible?
Your generous gift is 100% tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Northwell Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization.
Who should checks be made payable to?
Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center and the Katz Institute for Women’s Health: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to the Northwell Foundation and mail to: Northwell Foundation, 2000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11042, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
Mather Hospital: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to Mather Hospital and mail to: Mather Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
Northern Westchester Hospital: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation and mail to: Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10456, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
Peconic Bay Medical Center: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to the PBMC Foundation and mail to: Peconic Bay Medical Center, 889 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor, Riverhead, NY 11901, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
Phelps Hospital: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to Phelps Hospital and mail to: Phelps Hospital , 1 Phelps Lane, Suite 106, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
Staten Island University Hospital: Please ask your supporters to make checks payable to SIUH Foundation and mail to: Jamie Lynn Homan, SIUH Foundation, 1671 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305, Attn: 2025 Walk. Download an offline donation form here.
How will a donation to the Northwell Health Walk appear on a credit card statement?
All online donations will appear on a credit card statement as “Northwell Foundation”.
What if people want to give me cash?
It is safest and best for record keeping that your sponsors make all of their donations through our secure website using a credit card. If this is not possible, it is best for you to convert all cash received to checks or money orders. If you are unable to convert the cash, then please call your local Walk contact to arrange a time to drop the payment off at a Foundation Office.
I handed in my form with cash donations. Why aren’t all of my donors listed on the website scroll?
We are not able to list individual cash donations less than $50 on the website scroll. Only team names will appear on the scroll with the total amount raised. If you did not include your team name on your form, please call (516) 321-6331.
Only individual donations made online can be listed on the website scroll. If you would like a tax receipt for gifts of $10 or more, please send your name, address, email and gift amount to your local Walk contact.
Can I continue to collect donations after the Walk?
Absolutely, and you are encouraged to do so! The website will remain fully functional after the Walk, and donations may be made online at any time. All donations must be received on or before Friday, June 6, 2025.
Can I enter donations received via check to my fundraiser page?
Unfortunately, there isn’t an option for you to enter checks. However, once they are received at a Foundation office, we will process and add them to your fundraiser page.
If someone makes a donation to my personal page, will it be reflected on my team’s page?
Yes, any donation made to an individual who is a member of a team will count toward both the individual’s and team’s fundraising goal.
Can I change my personal and/or team fundraising goal once I have set it?
Yes, you may log into your personal and/or team fundraising pages at any time and increase or decrease your goal as necessary.
What happens if I am unable to reach the fundraising goal I have set for myself and/or my team?
While we encourage you to do everything you can to reach your goal, you will not be penalized if you do not reach the goal you set.
Matching gifts
What is a matching gift, and how do I find out if my company has this program?
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, the impact of your gift to the Walk may be doubled or more!
Where do I send my matching gift form?
East End Walk:
Peconic Bay Medical Center
889 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor , Riverhead, NY 11901
Attn: 2025 Walk
Jones Beach Walk:
Northwell Foundation
2000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Attn: 2025 Walk
Port Jefferson Walk:
Mather Hospital
75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Attn: 2025 Walk
Staten Island Walk:
Jamie Lynn Homan
SIUH Foundation
1671 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10305
Attn: 2025 Walk
Westchester Walk (please select one):
Northern Westchester Hospital
400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10456
Attn: 2025 Walk
Phelps Hospital
1 Phelps Lane, Suite 106, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Attn: 2025 Walk
I submitted a form for matching gifts but don’t see the donation on my page. Where can I find it?
Northwell Foundation cannot post a matching gift until your company approves it. Unfortunately, companies match gifts on their own timetables. If you have questions regarding your matching gift, please contact your company to see if the donation has indeed been matched. If it has, please contact Jana Pantaleev at (516) 321-6308 or jpantaleev@northwell.edu and we will do everything we can to ensure that the donation appears on your page.
Is a corporate sponsorship tax deductible?
Funds given in exchange for sponsorship deliverables can be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please check with your company’s accounting and tax experts to get an accurate accounting of what can be declared charitable and what is a business expense.
Can sponsorship money be credited to a personal or corporate team?
No, sponsorships are accounted for separately from participant donations. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Courtney Rousseau at (516) 321-6331 or crousseau@northwell.edu.
I know a local service that would be a good fit for a Walk sponsorship. How can I get them involved?
For details, please contact Courtney Rousseau at (516) 321-6331 or crousseau@northwell.edu.
Are there any fundraising rewards?
Yes, click here to learn about our reward levels.
How long do I have to reach my reward levels?
You have until June 6, 2025 to reach your individual fundraising reward levels.
For general Walk questions, please contact (516) 321-6331 or walk@northwell.edu.
The Katz Institute for Women’s Health & Cohen Children’s Medical Center
Courtney Rousseau
(516) 321-6331
crousseau2@northwell.edu
Mather Hospital
Cynthia Court
(631) 476-2723
ccourt1@northwell.edu
Northern Westchester Hospital
Gaby Golod Greenwalk
(914) 242-8392
ggreenwald@northwell.edu
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Jackie Doskoez
(631) 603-6827
jdoskoez@northwell.edu
Phelps Hospital
Marissa Coratti
(914) 366-3104
mcoratti@northwell.edu
Staten Island University Medical Center
Jamie Lynn Homan
(718) 226-2746
jhoman2@northwell.edu