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Baldwin residents contribute original artwork Creative Cups
On March 19 at Adelphi University in Garden City, 178 original works of art will be auctioned to benefit the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program. These pieces are “Creative Cups”—ordinary bras that have been turned into folk art. more
OWner Nick Mavromihalis, seated, and his daughter Peggy Kostakis, began their “dine to donate” last year as part of an effort to give back to their community.
Lynbrook diners donate to help vets
The walls of the Lynbrook Diner, the landmark eatery located in the shadows of the village’s Long Island Rail Road station, echoed louder than usual last week as they hosted their second “dine to … more
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Volunteers, founders and award recipients of Circle of Hope – a Merrick-based nonprofit organization that aims to help individuals and their families coping with the effects of breast cancer and other illnesses – gathered to celebrate one another’s strength and service in the face of disease at the group’s “Journey for a Purpose” benefit on Dec. 9.
Benefit helps spread cancer awareness
Folks from throughout Bellmore-Merrick celebrated stories of survival and service at Circle of Hope’s “Journey for a Purpose” benefit for individuals coping with breast cancer and other … more
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In 2013, Circle of Hope honored Andie Ofsink, Jill Levine, Cindy Knoll and Lisa Fessler.
Circle of Hope to host third fundraiser dinner
A Bellmore-Merrick breast cancer charity will hold its largest fundraiser of the year next week.On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Circle of Hope will host “Journey for a Purpose” at 7 p.m. at the … more
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The pink ribbon is the international symbol for breast cancer awareness. Brower Bagels showed support by selling pink bagels.
Pink bagels to support the cause
Throughout October, Brower Bagels in Oceanside sold pink bagels for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. more
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Attendees decked themselves out in pink and visited the fair's photo booth for some festive photography
Valley Stream Central H.S. holds Go Pink Fair
Students donned pink shirts, hats, costumes — even hair — for Valley Stream Central High School’s annual Go Pink Fun Fair on Oct. 16 to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We had a … more
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Bellmore Girl Scout Troop 969, comprising 11 Winthrop Avenue School students, raised $925 for the American Cancer Society and took part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach on Oct. 19.
Scouts make strides against breast cancer
Bellmore commuters and residents may have seen them at the Long Island Rail Road station last year: 11 girls, all around age 8, selling Girl Scout cookies. The money, however, would not go to their … more
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Donnalyn’s Divas took part in the walk at Jones Beach on Oct. 19 in support of cancer survivor Donnalyn Trapani, center with purple hat.
Thousands stand up against breast cancer
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Jones Beach early Sunday morning for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which raised more than $3 million for research, information and services. There was a sea of pink along the boardwalk, as people came out in support of finding a cure for a disease that affects one in every eight women. more
Dolores Persky, of Wantagh, is now in remission for the second time.
The long road to recovery
Dolores Persky, of Wantagh, and Pat Goodovitch, of Seaford, believe their battles with breast cancer have made them stronger. Although each woman has taken a different path, both are alive to share their story. more
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Cancer survivor and television star Fran Drescher was given a lifetime achievement award on Oct. 7 in Baldwin for raising cancer awareness. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, left, and Dr. Roger Simpson, president of the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, presented her with the award.
Lifetime achievement for the ‘flashy girl from Flushing’
Fran Drescher is best known for her television sitcom role in which her character was charged with keeping things tidy at the Sheffields’ home in “The Nanny.” Now, as a cancer survivor for 14 years, Drescher has dedicated her life to motivating people to tidy up their own homes by removing items that contain carcinogens. more
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