Markowitz cheers on I.S. 187 student runners before Jingle Bell Jog
That’s the Jingle Bell Jog! On December 3, the Young Runners from I.S. 187 in Dyker Heights and their coaches were invited to Borough Hall in advance of New York Road Runners’ Jingle Bell Jog, a four mile race in Prospect Park, and the half-mile long Reindeer Run, which were held on Saturday, December 7, and which were expected to raise $200,000 for students in the five boroughs.
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz was happy to congratulate the 35 middle school children in attendance on their exercise routines.
“What it means for the kids is to value physical exercise their whole lives, which means they’ve committed themselves,” said Markowitz. “They inspire their classmates to also think about being fit and encourage them to take action and that will also mean the food they consume for a healthier future for them. “