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We’re about to lose one of the most significant advances in health care made over the past decade, unless Congress takes immediate action.
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By Lisa Tyson
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12/23/21
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The Mary Ruchalski Foundation presented Dr. Chris Vakoc of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory with an $85,000 research grant for pediatric cancer in November. Dr. Vakoc is continuing to do important research on rhabdomyosarcoma and it is the foundations hope, he said, that he will find a better way to treat the cancer that claimed his daughter’s life.
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Compiled by Tom Carrozza
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12/16/21
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He was 49 years old in March, and he hopes to celebrate his 50th birthday next year.
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12/9/21
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The Tommy Brull Foundation has continued its mission to help those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities through the pandemic. At its 14th annual fundraiser at the St. Agnes Parish Center on Nov. 13, the foundation made donations to 13 groups and individuals, including the Backyard Players & Friends and South Side High School student Will Ryan, who was the foundation’s 2021 Courage and Resilience Award winner.
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By Tom Carrozza
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11/24/21
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Rockville Centre finds its 'Source of Strength' with suicide prevention awareness efforts in schools
After successfully launching a Sources for Strength program at South Side High School to foster support and a sense of unity for those dealing with mental health issues, the program has expanded to elementary schools and to classes in the Oceanside and Freeport school districts.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/4/21
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It’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours.
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10/21/21
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There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . .
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10/21/21
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September was pediatric cancer awareness month, and Rockville Centre-based group the Life for Gina Foundation continued its work to help affected families. Late last month, it partnered with the village and Mary Ruchalski Foundation for a tree lighting at village hall to spread awareness for the lack of funds currently going into pediatric cancer research.
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By Tom Carrozza
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10/14/21
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Models from across the country will hit the stage at the second annual “Show Your Shine” fashion show to support the Limb Kind Foundation on Oct. 9.
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10/6/21
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Two philanthropic Rockville Centre residents will be recognized at the Maurer Foundation Gala next month for their efforts to increase breast cancer awareness among students.
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By Mike Smollins
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9/17/21
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