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Click Here for Coverage of this Year’s Event on NY1<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n The Molloy community enjoyed a beautiful day on Saturday, June 22nd as friends and family joined together to celebrate the life and memory of Karina Vetrano \u201904<\/strong>. Molloy hosted its third annual Walk\/Run for Karina, which included several spirited activities.<\/p>\n The Walk\/Run began with Phil running the first lap solo while holding Karina\u2019s running shoes. This is a tradition Phil began at the first Walk\/Run in 2017 has continued at each eventsince. The event also featured a 5K race on Molloy\u2019s track, a children\u2019s race, and a yoga and meditation session led by Jen Kelleher \u201904<\/strong> of Body Love by Jen<\/a>.<\/p>\n We extend our deepest thanks to everyone who supported this year\u2019s event. Your generosity helped Molloy raise over $35,000<\/strong> for the Karina Vetrano Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to you, this scholarship will continue to benefit future students just like Jenna. \u201cThank you to everyone who helped make the Walk\/Run for Karina a wonderful success,\u201d said President Karsten. \u201cIt was a lovely tribute to a beautiful life. We are honored to help Karina’s scholarship continue to thrive and help more students.\u201d<\/p>\n If you were unable to attend the event but would like to show your support, please consider making a gift to Karina\u2019s scholarship at www.molloyhs.org\/donate\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/168.62.170.58\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/IMG_6062.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The event began with a Memorial Mass celebrated by Fr. Christopher Heanue<\/strong>, with music provided by Allison Terranova \u201914 <\/strong>and Stephen Velez \u201916.<\/strong> Following Mass, Phil Vetrano \u201974<\/strong>, Karina\u2019s father, thanked everyone in attendance for their continued presence and support of the Karina Vetrano Memorial Scholarship<\/em>. Phil also thanked event sponsors Mr. Robert Agostinelli<\/strong>,the Jordan Family<\/strong>, and Mr. Brad Katinas ’90<\/strong> and family for their generosity. President Richard Karsten \u201981<\/strong> and Alumni Development Officer Matt Rizzotti \u201904<\/strong> then presented the Vetrano family with a framed photo featuring Karina\u2019s parents with Jenna Schonmann \u201922<\/strong>, the first recipient of Karina\u2019s scholarship. Jenna, who was in attendance, is excited to begin her sophomore year this fall. | Read More About Jenna<\/a><\/p>\n