The Wayne’s Walk Foundation, a Stratford nonprofit organization, will hold a 5K Walk fundraiser and dedication of the Wayne’s Walk Memorial on Saturday, June 11, 2011. The event honors Stratford native Wayne Nicholas Lecardo, who was killed by a teen drunk driver in 2007 while on his way home from his job at Foxwoods Resort Casino, two days before his 34th birthday. Wayne, his coworker, and the teen were all killed in the crash. On the night before his funeral shortly after leaving Wayne’s home, three of Wayne’s close friends were nearly killed when their vehicle was rear-ended by another drunk driver.
The Wayne’s Walk Foundation plans to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving, support activities and educational programs which inform the public about the impact of drinking and driving, and financially support victims and families of drunk driving crashes. The organization will also help to support Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) by contributing at least 50% of all proceeds collected within calendar year 2011 directly to MADD programs throughout Connecticut.
The entrance to Wayne’s Walk is located on Riverdale Drive where, as a child, Wayne would clean and maintain the pathway leading to Long Island Sound and Short Beach. Stratford’s Mayor John Harkins and State Senator Kevin Kelly (R-21) will be present at the dedication ceremony along with representatives from MADD. Several other local, state, and federal officials have been invited to the event. Event registration begins at 9:15 am and the dedication ceremony will take place at 10:00am, followed immediately by the 5K Walk. A beach party will take place after the walk with food, live music featuring The Chris D’Amato Band, and family friendly activities.
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For more information or to register online for the 5K Walk, please visit www.wayneswalk.org.
