East Tremont 5K Raises Approximately $8,000 for Bronx Residents With ALS and MS

New York, NY, October 14, 2026 —

The inaugural East Tremont 5K was held in Throggs Neck on Sunday, October 11, raising approximately $8,000 to aid Bronx residents diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS), according to the event summary.

The amount raised was reported as approximate. The summary did not specify how the funds will be distributed, which organization or individuals will administer them, or how many Bronx residents are expected to receive assistance.

The event’s inaugural status indicates it was the first East Tremont 5K, but no details were provided about the race route, the number of participants, its organizers or the activities held alongside the run. The year of the October 11 event was also not given.

The stated purpose of the event was to aid Bronx residents diagnosed with ALS and MS. No further information was provided about how the event selected those conditions as beneficiaries or what forms of assistance the funds are intended to support.

With the available information limited to the event’s location, date, inaugural status and approximate fundraising total, additional details about its organization and the use of the money were not available. The summary did not identify a specific next event or provide information about future plans.

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