Marathon runners are a special breed. In fact, just half of one-percent of Americans have run the fabled 26.2 miles. And those who qualify for the NYC Marathon are an even more elite group. Have you ever dreamed of crossing that finish line in Central Park? Is it on your bucket list? QCP can help you achieve that dream. Team QCP is recruiting ten runners this year for the NYC Marathon… Read More
The 2019 Footsteps For Progress 5K Run-Walk has crossed the finish line, and the results are in: This year’s event was the largest to date, with more than eighty timed runners, and several hundred walkers. The 5K course takes the participants through host organization St. John’s University campus, and then back to QCP for a no-holds-barred feast. Queens Distance Runners was co-sponsor for the event. Terri Ross, QCP’s Executive Director,… Read More
What could be better on a St. Patrick’s Day then, well, a visit to QCP Bellerose by some of North Shore Animal League’s furriest representatives (puppies, that is). QCP individuals and staff not only got into the spirit of the holiday with emerald green attire, but also received endless helpings of affection from the pups. What a way to spend a holiday! The visit to Bellerose was a reversal for… Read More
More than forty Queens restaurants, wine, spirits, and beer companies, and heaps of other special guests helped to make the 2019 Evening Of Fine Food on February 26, 2019 the biggest to date. 400 guests enjoyed entrees and desserts from across the Borough. John Luke of A&E’s Storage Wars:NY; Queens’ Favorite Foodie, Joe Distefano; Rick Bedrosian host of “I Could Eat” were special guests and hosts. This year’s Celebrity Chef… Read More
A long-standing tradition for the Jamaica Rotary Club (eighteen years!) has been its annual Santa and Frosty visit to QCP’s Children’s Center on December 12, 2018. Along with more than 200 toys, Santa and Frosty delivered, and received, lots of smiles to the children and staff. As always, police from Queens South 103, 112, and 113 Precincts joined in the event, and enjoyed the warm feelings as much as the… Read More
