After the succes of our 5k for DAVIDE in 2023, and the overwhelming love and support shown from various different communities and walks of life, we are proud to announce we are returning for a 3RD ANNUAL 5K for DAVIDE!!
To continue celebrating and honoring the beautiful life of our team mate and friend Davide Giri, we are partnering with the amazing Fit Club NY once again for this 3rd annual 5k for Davide, which will take place at 21-03 31st Ave in Astoria, Queens on Saturday, June 15th 2024.
We will have local vendors, raffles and giveaways for those who attend and are present the day of the race.
You can sign up to race/walk/cycle or if unable to attend can also donate within the links below:
https://givebutter.com/8lCHZb
Davide’s Story
On December 2, 2021, our club, NY International FC, lost our incredible teammate and beloved friend, Davide Giri.
Davide, an Inter Milan obsessive from the Piedmont town of Alba, Italy, Ph.D. candidate at Columbia University, and founding member of our football club, was tragically murdered on his way home from a mid-week training session with the team, in an unprovoked attack a few blocks away from his apartment. The senseless and random attack devastated our club, and has left a gap in our hearts that will never be filled.
Davide was one of the first players to join NY International FC upon its creation three years ago and he quickly became one of the pillars of the club. A left-footed defender, he will be remembered on the pitch for his Alessandro Nesta-esque tackles and his incredible work rate, always giving everything he could for the team. Davide was a decisive contributor to NYIFC’s successive promotions and was a major influence on and off the field.
Davide was a true gentleman and brought nothing but joy and kindness to those around him with his good nature, gentle heart, witty sense of humor, and his contagious smile, all of which will never be forgotten.
Invite everyone to join us for a brilliant day of community and sport.
