This November marks the first anniversary of the passing of our Beloved security guard, Mr. Gerry Smith. In honor of Gerry, Upper Room Christian School will be hosting the first Annual "Gerry Smith Memorial Walk for Education" fund raiser. The Walk-A-Thon will be held rain or shine on Tuesday, November 24th, at 8am, at Upper Room Christian School, 722 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746.Gerry laid down his life for the cause of Christ through his ministry to both the Church and to the School. As a result, Upper Room Christian School will memorialize him, through this event, for his heartfelt devotion to the school and to the students. Gerry was a great father-figure who encouraged the students, staff and graduates during the schools 28 year history.Gerry, along with his wife Alice, and their family have been an integral part of the Church and School's growth since the late 1970's.
All of Gerry's five children graduated from U.R.C.S. and celebrate successful Christian lives to this day. His legacy continues to live on through his grandchildren who are enrolled in the school today! He was a strong supporter of our Baseball and Basketball programs and loved attending games and cheering on our athletes and cheerleaders. Always visible in his wheelchair, Gerry never missed an opportunity to help and serve at our Athletic and Fund Raising events.Please consider joining with us as we honor the memory of this great man of God while helping to keep his legacy of giving going!
There are several ways for you to get involved!
1- By calling in a donation for this great event at 631-242-5359.
2- By mailing in a donation to Gerry's Walk, 722 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746.
3- By donating online thru Pay Pal at www.Gerryswalk.org .
4- By making a donation at our table in the lobby of Upper Room Christian World Center after a 8am or 11am service.
5- Or by getting family, friends and business' to sponsor you for our 10 lap 2 1/2 mile walk on Nov.24th.
100% of the proceeds from "Gerry's Walk" will go directly to U.R.C.S. to help pay for new bus transportation for our athletic department and school field trips. A portion of the donations will also be used to help underwrite the financial aid program for needy U.R.C.S. families. All donations to "Gerrys Walk" are tax deductable.
Gerry's Walk will begin at 8am at Upper Room Christian School. We are estimating the event to take between 2 - 3 hours to complete the 10 lap course. All Walk-A-Thon participants will receive a memorial keepsake scarf and a stamped verification card upon completion of the 10 laps. Water, fruit and a healthy snack bar will also be provided throughout the walk.
