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Running It Forward: Long Island Resident Runs Seven Marathons In Seven Days

Local News, Community, Charity & Cause

By Published: April 24 2023

LongIsland.com

Day 2 of the run Is Dedicated t0 “Every Veteran Appreciated” Farmingdale/East Meadow

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Ultra-Marathon runner Eva Casale (pictured waving on right), with the support of her Team E.V.A., will be completing seven marathons (over 184 miles) in seven days to raise funds and awareness to support veterans and their families.

Photo by: Go Team Eva

For the seventh consecutive year, Eva Casale and her Team are embarking on a meaningful journey that holds personal significance to her – to honor our troops, our veterans, and our Fallen Heroes. Using her talent for running long distances and capitalizing on her physical and mental focus to run a minimum of 26.2 miles each day, Casale will raise funds and awareness to support veterans and their families. “This tour of over 184 miles enables me to leverage my passion for running and unite Long Islanders to support vital programs and services for veterans,” explains Casale. “We plan the journey every year to conclude in time for the beginning of National Military Appreciation Month in May so we can further support the mission of honoring the brave men and women of our country who make the ultimate sacrifices to defend our freedom. It is important to emphasize how “Every Veteran is Appreciated” and to never, ever forget,” she added.

From April 23-29, Casale will lead the team during what she calls “Every Veteran Appreciated” Week. Each day’s marathon will be focused on honoring local servicemen killed in action and will be linked to communities they call home. At the end of the week the team will have visited over 350 Points of Honor and will have laid over 350 flowers, cones, wreaths, and flags in memory of our Fallen Heroes. 

 

The event will begin with an opening ceremony hosted by Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth at the Huntington Town Hall’s Veterans Plaza. “The sacrifices our veterans and their families make in the name of freedom and democracy embody the best of what our country stands for. The Town of Huntington is proud to extend our enthusiastic support to Eva and her team as they undertake this remarkable 184-mile journey. Their effort to raise awareness and provide acknowledgment and support for Long Island veterans and their families, is commendable,” stated Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth.

 

From Huntington, Team E.V.A. will continue their journey into Northport, LI National Cemetery, Eisenhower Park, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Calverton, Westhampton, Brookhaven, Patchogue, Medford, Long Island’s South Shore, Oyster Bay and Bayville. The journey will end in Casale’s hometown of Glen Cove with a special closing ceremony at the Glen Cove City Hall as Casale and her team cross the final finish line. "The true measure of passion and commitment is found in the unwavering dedication demonstrated by Team E.V.A. as they focus on their mission to support and honor Long Island's veterans. Their remarkable efforts serve as an inspiration to us all, reminding us that we can make a profound difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our democracy," explained Glen Cove City Mayor Pamela D. Panzenbeck.

 

Once this year’s journey concludes, Team E.V.A. will have completed over 1,288 miles during the past seven years in support of their mission.

 

Support Our Veterans through Team E.V.A.                                                

Eva is inviting the community to join her during her Every Veteran Appreciated Week in one of the following ways:

 

  • Participate in Part of the Journey: For a $30 donation, you can join Team EVA for a 5k or up to an 8-mile run
  • Join the Team Virtually: For the first time, you can join the team virtually from anywhere in the world you may be located for a $35 donation by simply running or walking a minimum of one mile each day during “Every Veteran Appreciated” Week
  • Donate: Support Team Eva’s mission by donating any amount to the efforts
  • Display Your Flag: Eva also encourages residents and businesses to proudly display American Flags during the week

To follow Eva on her journey, download the GLYMPSE app where Eva can be tracked each day using the hashtag #WheresEva  For more information, visit www.GoTeamEva.org.