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Friends and family of Doug Gonzalez had their heads shaved at the St. Baldrick's Foundation event last month in Rockville Centre. The group raised more that $21,000 for cancer research in Doug's name.

Doug Gonzalez, a Rockville Centre sixth-grader, used to be the only boy in his class who was bald. But friends, family and classmates have rallied around Doug, who lost his hair due to brain … more

By John Maher | 4/10/13

Lung cancer survivor Joe Buckheit, center, cut the ribbon to start the 5th Annual Strides for Life Run/Walk on Aug. 15. He was joined by Joe Kline of Malverne and Rosanna Scotto, the mistress of ceremonies for the event.

Rockville Centre residents ran in Strides for Life

On Aug. 15, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Strides for Life 3-mile fun run/walk around Lake Agawam in Southampton. A record 1,100 people turned out to enjoy the gorgeous weather, bond with friends and family and raise funds for critical lung cancer research. Rockville Centre resident Joe Buckheit and fellow lung cancer survivor Joey Smith cut the ribbon to start the race with the event’s mistress of ceremonies and "Good Day NY" host Rosanna Scotto, who was busy cheering on the crowd. more

9/1/10

PINK RIBBONS adorn the sleeves of this year’s Red and Blue shirts. Led by Junior Katie Richner, second from left, members of both teams collaborated to raise over $2,000 for breast cancer research. Richner is joined here with, from left, Kayleen Malizia, Courtney Quaresima, Courtney Hunter, Kasey Ng, Rose Muldoon and Nicole Cronley.

A new tradition embraced by all

Tradition, tradition! For 94 years South Side High School’s Red and Blue meet has been about girls, competition, sportsmanship, creativity and teamwork. This year, for the first time, there was an … more

5/5/10

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