for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com JULY 11, 2013 • The queens Courier 27 RUNNING FOR A CAUSE Nine year old raises $ for autism program BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com Max Moore has crossed the finish line to make a difference. The nine year old from East Elmhurst put on his running shoes to run in the June 30 Achilles International Hope and Possibility Five Mile Race in Central Park for the second time. This year, the youth raised $1,279 in funds online, surpassing his goal of $1,000. He ran to increase awareness for the Art Access Autism Initiatives at the Queens Museum. “We are extremely proud of him and thrilled we can help to support such an amazing program,” said father John Moore. Max, who is autistic himself, has been involved in the Art Access Autism Initiatives for over a year. According to his parents, the program has served as both a great social and artistic experience, allowing Max to get creative along with his family and other participants at the museum. “The gifted people that work with the kids are always so engaged, talented and truly invested in the kids in the program,” said Moore. This year Max beat his best time and finished the race in one hour and one minute. He ran alongside his dad and Marissa Fong, a guide provided by Achilles Kids, a non-profit organization that provides training and racing opportunities for children with disabilities. Max has participated in Achilles Kids’ running program for over two years. “They all really take the time to get to know the boys and girls that are involved,” said Moore. “They knew to pair someone quick and fit with Max because they really know Max – what motivates him, what excites him, what engages him, his challenges and his triumphs.” His dad and mom, Jacqueline, said they do not know for sure whether Max will continue participating in the race, but added they certainly hope he will. They said he takes a great deal of pride and joy in his running experience, and gets excited days ahead of his weekend runs with Achilles. “The infectious nature of his enthusiasm affects the whole family, and we can’t say enough about how constructive and positive an experience it has been for all of us,” said Moore. Photo Courtesy of Larry Sillen Transfer to Hofstra At Hofstra University, innovation is central to everything we do. In the past few years, we’ve opened the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, as well as new Schools of Engineering and Applied Science, and Health Sciences and Human Services. With a rising national reputation, new undergraduate research opportunities, small classes, and a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, in over a hundred areas of study, Hofstra University is more than you expected and all you can imagine. Each year, hundreds of students transfer to Hofstra, and now, transferring to Hofstra is simpler than ever. Our transfer students are given greater fl exibility in fulfi lling general education requirements with coursework from a prior institution. At a Transfer Day students can apply and receive an admission decision and credit evaluation, meet with an academic advisor and register for the fall 2013 semester. Discover what Hofstra’s pride and purpose is all about at our next Transfer Day, Tuesday, July 16. Find out more @ hofstra.edu/transferdays prideandpurpose
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