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ELIH Announces 4th Annual North Fork Waiter Race

Cait R Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Greenport, NY - May 12th, 2015 - The 4th Annual North Fork Waiter Race takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10 am. Hosted by The Market, located at 44 Front Street, Greenport, this fun fast-paced event celebrates the entire North Fork hospitality industry. This year it also celebrates Eastern Long Island Hospital’s 110th Anniversary and the Fitness Challenge.

The rules are simple. Participants must reach a finish line by walking as fast as possible while balancing a filled stemmed glass on a serving tray. The contents of the glass will be provided by beverage event sponsor Essentia Water.

Proceeds benefit health and wellness activities at Eastern Long Island Hospital. Spectators are welcome. Come on down and cheer on your favorite server. Sponsor a waiter.

“As the owner of a health food market since 1987, I believe we can all be our ‘best’ through good nutrition and regular exercise,” says Shelley Scoggin. “I invite everyone to get involved. The event is fun for both participants and spectators. We are very fortunate to have ELIH at the heart of our community, providing top-rated care.”

The Great Waiter Race is based on a traditional race that began in Paris in 1904 to recognize the hospitality industry. The concept has grown in popularity since its early beginnings. Races now take place in more than 750 cosmopolitan cities around the world.

Applications and an entry fee of $50 are due by Friday, May 15th at 5 pm. Participants are encouraged to raise funds and get sponsors for bigger prize money. All monies raised will be divided between Eastern Long Island Hospital and the winners of the race. Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The monitored race kicks off at the ELIH Opportunity Shop on Main Street and ends in front of The Market. To sign up for the race, contact The Market, 631-477-8803.

Pictured: Waiter Race participants line up on Main Street in Greenport for the start of the race. .

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A Long Island native, Cait was born and raised in Suffolk County, where she currently resides. Her passions include travel, local small business, and discovering new things to do on Long Island. A member of the Long Island Media & LongIslandYellowPages.com team for three years, she ensures that locals can stay up to date with the latest press releases, news, and insights.

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