SANFORD — “Gary’s Walk,” a three-mile course that benefits the Sanford campus of Southern Maine Health Care, will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m. in honor of longtime hospital and community supporter Gary Sullivan.

The course begins and ends at the Goodall Medical Office Building, located at 25A June St. All proceeds from the event will help SMHC’s Sanford campus meet the health care needs of the community.

“Gary’s Walk is our way of paying tribute to Gary Sullivan and celebrating his commitment to the health and wellness of our communities,” said SMHC’s Chief Operating Officer Patsy Aprile. “Gary spent 40 years tirelessly volunteering to help improve his ”“ and our ”“ communities.”

Sullivan served nine years on the hospital’s board of trustees; stepping down shortly after being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ”“ ALS. He died in January 2012.

“One of SMHC’s goals for Gary’s Walk is to encourage people to take steps to be healthy,” added Aprile. “So mark your calendars for June 7. There will be food, music and more.

“It’s a great opportunity for families of all ages to have fun and support their community hospital.”

Last year, Gary’s Walk raised more than $24,000, which was used to purchase new anesthesia monitoring equipment for operating rooms and patient care equipment for the Medical/Surgical Unit. Sanford Institution for Savings will once again be the platinum sponsor for the event.

Registration is $15; children under 12 may walk for free. Participants are asked to collect pledges, and the first 100 adults to register will receive a free Gary’s Walk T-shirt. Registration on the day of the event opens at 8 a.m. Folks may register in advance online by going to www.active.com and typing in “Gary’s Walk” in the “What’s Your Activity” tab, or by downloading a registration form at www.smhc.org, or by calling 490-7027.