On Saturday, OCTOBER 1, 2016, the George Eastman House will hold its sixth annual Photo Finish 5K. We also call this run/walk event “The Philanthropy Challenge” because you can be a part of continuing Mr. Eastman’s wish to make Rochester the healthiest and best place in the world to live and work. The goal of the race is to embody both George Eastman’s philanthropic spirit and his ideals of wellness and health, while raising funds for George Eastman House and all of the organizations that make Rochester a great place to live and work. Imagine the impact when an entire community comes together to get involved.
The Hochstein 5K team raises funds for the 2,000+ students of all ages who receive need-based scholarships at Hochstein each year. Without these support, these students would not receive the transformational experiences that happen everyday under the instruction of our nurturing, highly credentialed faculty.
Who: Anyone can participate!
What: The George Eastman House Photo Finish 5K is a fun run/walk event on Saturday, October 1, 2016. We suggest a fundraising goal of $100 for each member who joins our team.
Why: George Eastman, along with Memorial Art Gallery benefactor Emily Sibley Watson, made it possible for David Hochstein to become a virtuoso violinist by giving him access to education that his Russian Jewish immigrant parents could not afford. After his death in World War I, they created the school in his memory to ensure that others could have the same experience as Hochstein.
How:
Register for the run/walk at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rochester/PhotoFinish5K
Step 2: Create your profile with a custom message about why you are running.