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Team EVA Continues Running To Help Veterans

Eileen Shanahan, Founder of Warrior Ranch Foundation and Legislator Steven J. Fotteron  recognized Eva Casale who for her third time stopped at the Ranch in Calverton during her Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) 7 Marathons 7 Days in Suffolk County.

Ms. Casale, a Glen Cove resident donated a kidney to a complete stranger in 2006 and has since continued to live her life around helping others. Whether it was personal sacrifice, supporting causes anyway she could, she has been responsible for raising more than $375K.  Her abilities in running great distances, has given her an avenue to play an even bigger role in charitable causes.  Not for self-congratulation or recognition, but to raise awareness and much needed funds, and maybe even set an example that you can live your life for yourself and others, at the same time.

Her charitable contributions have included: Former Head Coach with Team in Training for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society since 2009; Former Board of Trustee Member for The Long Island Chapter of LLS raising more than $350K; Running more than 60 marathons and 60 Ultramarathons since 2006. Also, a 184 mile running tour to honor our Troops, our Veterans and our Fallen Heroes. Team EVA (Every Veteran Appreciated) has included 7 Marathons 7 Days in Suffolk County to Support Hope for the Warriors, April 2–8, 2016, which raised $40k; April 22–28th 2017, raising $26K; April 21–27th 2018, raising $30K; April 28–May 3rd, 2019 raising $30K.

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