BRONX WEEK 2018 INCLUDES ‘FAMILY DAY OLYMPIAD,’ VETERANS’ CELEBRATION & MORE

UsaNewsOnline.Com Desk, New York : On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and New York City Parks & Recreation co-hosted the first-ever Family Day Olympiad as part of Bronx Week 2018.

The inaugural Family Day Olympiad, which was co-sponsored by High Class Car & Limo Service and Sussman Education, focused on the importance of bonding as family through physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle, part of Borough President Diaz’s “#Not62” health initiative.

Borough President Diaz and the New York City Parks & Recreation department were joined by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Caraun Reid (a Bronx native) and organizations such as DREAM, New York Road Runners, The Shadow League, New York Junior Tennis & Learning and South Bronx United as each team of families—consisting of an adult and a child between the ages of 6- to 16-years-old—competed in various events such as the Potato Sack Race, Relay Races, Hula Hoops, Wheelbarrow Races, Mini Hurdles and a Basketball Shooting Competition. Teams earned points in each event for a chance to win the first ever Bronx Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. Food for the event was provided by A-1 Food Distributors.

“This is a new event that we added to our Bronx Week festivities that I am truly excited about, because it focuses not only on family unity but also emphasizes the importance of great healthy habits, getting off the couch and doing fun activities, which we know is a great first step in leading healthier lifestyles. Not only is this event a great fun family activity but hopefully a catalyst for families to do more than just watch TV or play video games, as part of family fun time,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

 

On May 14, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the Bronx Veterans’ Advisory Council hosted the annual Bronx Veterans’ Appreciation Day Breakfast, as part of Bronx Week 2018.

The event pays tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Past and current Bronx service men and women attended this special salute, honoring and thanking them for their service to the United States of America.

The event honored the New York National Guard and Team Red, White & Blue, for their support of the 2017 Bronx Puerto Rican / Mexican Relief efforts, as well as Lehman College Graduate Student/Research Asst. (U.S. Navy) Hannelyn Boyd, former Community Board #4 Chair and Longtime Bronx Community Leader (U.S. Army) D. Lee Ezell, Sam Young American Legion Post #620 (U.S. Army-Vietnam) member William (Bill) Franklin, and Co-op City Resident (U.S. Army-WWII Vet) Alan A. Kalter.

“We cannot express enough how grateful we are for our borough’s veterans and their service to our people and the United States of America, protecting the rights that we hold very dear and make our country great,” said Borough President Diaz. “And considering the immediate help that the New York National Guards and Team Red, White, and Blue provided in aiding Puerto Rico and Mexico after they were hit by natural disasters, this was the least we could do to show our appreciation in helping Mexico, Puerto Rico and The Bronx in their time of need.” Press Release.