David Lerner Associates Donates $20,000 to Support Police Officers and Their Families
David Lerner Associates, Inc., a privately held financial management and investment firm headquartered in Syosset, New York, recently donated $20,000 to the Greater Long Island Running Club as part of its title sponsorship of the 35th Annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation Run at Eisenhower Park. Proceeds from the event go toward the Long Island Police Crisis Fund, which assists local law enforcement and their families in times of financial hardship. Since 1991, David Lerner Associates has contributed more than $500,000 to empower police officers and their families when they’re in need. This year, the run will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit https://events.elitefeats.com/26appreciation
“This sponsorship reflects David Lerner Associates’ deep respect for law enforcement and our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Martin Walcoe, President & CEO of David Lerner Associates. “With more than $500,000 contributed over the years, we are proud to support an event that brings people together in a powerful way and ensures officers and their families receive meaningful, lasting support when they need it most.”
The check presentation ceremony followed a previous event during which David Lerner Associates and the Police Crisis Fund presented the families of two Nassau County police officers who had unexpectedly passed away with $5,000 through the fund. The two officers honored were Officer Sean Ledwith and Officer Patricia Espinosa.
The annual 5k event is organized and coordinated by the Greater Long Island Running Club and is part of the Long Island Track & Field Grand Prix of road races managed by Elitefeats. All participants will receive a high-quality commemorative T-shirt. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, the top wheelchair finisher, and the top three finishers in each of 17 age divisions (ages 14 & under through 90 & over). A special Law Enforcement Division will recognize the top three open and masters (age 40+) male and female finishers.
David Lerner Associates, founded in 1976, is a privately held investment company now marking its 50th year in business.
David Lerner Associates is headquartered in Syosset, New York and has branch offices in Boca Raton, Florida; Lawrenceville, New Jersey; White Plains, New York; and Westport, Connecticut.
Picture from Left to Right: John Fielding, Senior Vice President, Investments at David Lerner Associates, Inc; Alan Hirsch, Former President of the Nassau Police Running Club; Mike Polansky, Police Run Director; Marty Walcoe, President and CEO of David Lerner Associates, Inc; and Mark Spottiswood, President of the Nassau Police Running Club.