Seaford continues the fight against cancer

Survivor dinner with friends, family and volunteers, from left, Kathy Perlman, Carol Ross, Lynn Biggiani, Fern Akrish and Wendy Shapiro.

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Team Remember Jennifer was there in honor of Jennifer Bernstein, who lost her battle with cancer in 2013 at 43.

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Terry Gough was the keynote speaker, who shared her story about surviving her battle with cancer at Seaford Relay for Life on June 11.

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Seaford’s fifth annual Relay for Life took place on June 11 at Seaford High School. The event raised more than $29,000 for the American Cancer Society. About 200 people attended, with 117 participating in the walk on 24 different teams.

“The community really brought together a great event,” said Julia Biggiani, a representative at the American Cancer Society.

She, co-chairwoman of the event Denise Goban, and cancer survivor Terry Gough spoke to kick-off the program. They then led a survivor’s lap around the track. Lap bands were sold for donations to encourage walkers. Tents were also set up by community members to raise money. According to Biggiani, people walked the track the entire event — with the exception of the brief rainstorm midway through the day. Still, people stayed and waited out the rain.

“That people stuck around really stands to show that Seaford wanted to be at this event and fight for this cause,” Biggiani said.

After the rain passed, the luminaria and closing ceremonies took place. Overall, she said it was a great day that brought the community together against a sad disease that has affected so many people so deeply.