Michael Brown’s mother, Denise Wilson of Greenport. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)
The Miles for Mike 5K Walk/Run was held Saturday at Greenport High School. The event raised money for the Michael Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, which was established by Michael’s family after his death in 2010.
This year’s scholarship recipient was Christopher North of Greenport.
Sharice Welch of Greenport took the lead organizing the event this year.
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Family and friends come together every year to organize a fundraiser honoring the memory of Michael Brown. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael’s cousin, Sheena Welch of Greenport and Ben Daggett of Long Island City. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Tracey Welch of Greenport greeting family friend Barbara Martin of Middle Island. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Sharice Welch of Greenport took the lead in organizing this year’s Miles for Mike fundraiser. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Event organizer Sharice Welch of Greenport with volunteer and longtime family friend Beckie Cairns of New York City. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Debra Martocchia of Southold and Tracey Byrnes, Hannah Henry, and Madelyn Tonyes of East Marion. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Emily and Porter Rees of Cutchogue stop to take a photo under the “Home of the Porters” scoreboard. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)
Justin Moore of Greenport and Catherine Bosco of Southold supporting the crowd from the bleachers. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Recipient of the 2017 Michael Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, Christopher North of Greenport. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Event organizers Sharice Welch and Karre Brown, Michael Brown’s sister, with Michael Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund grant recipient, Christopher North. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s mother, Denise Wilson of Greenport. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)A high school friend of Michael Brown’s, DJ Dresito (Andres Puerta of Greenport) provided entertainment for the event. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s sister Karre Brown, cousin Tyson Boyce, and grant recipient Christopher North walk a lap in remembrance of Michael. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Longtime family friend Garry Martin of Middle Island says he and his wife, Barbara Martin, attend the fundraiser every year in support of Michael’s loving family. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Eric Wilson Jr. of Greenport running a lap. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport cousins Maegan Welch and Tai McKenzie walking the track. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s mother, Denise Wilson, and aunt, Claudette Welch-Arroyo, with dog Moxie – all of Greenport. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport’s Kayleigh Moore climbs the fence of Greenport High School track. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Tracey Welch of Greenport making out the check to grant recipient Christopher North. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s family awarding grant recipient Christopher North a check for $1,000. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s family awarding grant recipient Christopher North a check for $1,000. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport’s Jessica Welch running with Kayleigh Moore. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Gia Alaia of Greenport running a lap. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport’s Tina Murphy and Janis Moore – cousins of Michael Brown. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Connise Black-Williams of Greenport holding her Miles for Mike participant certificate and raffle tickets. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s cousin, Bro Pierre of Brooklyn, documents the event. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport’s Jalisa Dixon holding Kayleigh Moore. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Cousins Gia Alaia, Tyson Boyce, and Jeremiah Smith running a lap. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Michael Brown’s family and friends on the grounds of Greenport High School. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Greenport’s Tina Murphy with KeKe Mabery of MorichesSharice Welch of Greenport and Barbara Martin of Middle Island pull the winning ticket in the 50/50 raffle. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Sharice Welch of Greenport calling prize winners. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)Tyson Boyce gives the event two thumbs up. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)
