Child Who Survives Gunshot Named Grand Marshall for Fund-raising Walk
John Henry Romano was very excited about being named Grand Marshal for the Walk for St. Mary’s Kids and Family Fun Day. He woke both his mother and father up very early on Sunday, the day of the event.
Hundreds of walkers came out in support of the 10-year-old boy who had survived being shot in the face. The walk also honored a 9-year-old boy who had recently died from cancer. The walk held in Flushing Meadows Corona Park raised money for the Bayside children’s hospital that helped to care for both children.
Romano wore a “Grand Marshall” sash and was placed in a golf cart at the front of the walk. His mother followed behind him. Dance music started the walk. The three mile walk through the park was followed by games in the Playground for All Children, a park that was created for children of all abilities.
The day for St. Mary’s was expected to raise $200,000. St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is a nationally recognized provider of care to children with special needs and life-limiting conditions located in Bayside, New York. Approximately 2,000 people attended the walk.
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