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The Klein family, from left, Rich, Angeline, Kenneth and Jenn, were recognized at the tournament.
Playing for mom
The MacArthur girls basketball program hosted the first-ever Kim Klein Memorial Tournament in December. The four-team competition honored the memory of Kim Klein, a Generals supporter and a proud mother. Klein died from breast cancer last year after battling the disease four separate times. more
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JoAnn Pushkin with state Sen. John Flanagan after she received the New York State Senate Women of Distinction award. The award recognized Pushkin’s efforts in lobbying for the Breast Density Information Law.
More testing, not less, needed for breast cancer
According to a report by the New York State Cancer Registry, which is maintained by the Department of Health, the occurrence of female breast cancer in many Nassau County areas is much higher than the state expectancy rate. In fact, of Nassau County’s 65 zip codes, 35 had at least a 15 percent increase in the number of breast cancer cases anticipated in those areas, the report said. more
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Organizers from the American cancer society said that 65,000 people took part in the annual Making Strides Walk, raising more than $2.7 million.
Thinking pink
An estimated crowd of 65,000 people clad in pink raised $2.7 million for breast cancer research and awareness on Oct. 18 at Jones Beach in the annual Making Strides of Long Island Walk. more
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MacArthur High School volleyball players made a poster to survivors of breast cancer, those currently battling the disease, as well as those who died from it, for the annual Dig Pink volleyball game on Oct. 15.
MacArthur goes pink for a cause
The MacArthur High School volleyball team hosted its annual Dig Pink event on Thursday to help raise awareness for breast cancer. more
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The ‘pinking’ of America: part activism, part fraud
Breast cancer is big business in America today, and high season for the industry is October. Personally (and it is personal), I feel exploited by the “pinking” of the world around me . . . more
On the Jones Beach boardwalk, the group Linda’s Legion walked to honor those lost to pancreatic cancer.
Thousands don purple to fight pancreatic cancer
More than 8,000 people came out to Jones Beach on Sunday morning to fight a disease that claims about 40,000 lives in the United States every year. The Lustgarten Foundation held its 15th annual Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, raising more than $1 million. more
Thomas Burke, of the Mandalay section of Wantagh, died on Oct. 4 at 47.
Thomas Burke loses battle with pancreatic cancer
When organizers began planning a fundraiser for Wantagh resident Thomas Burke, they never imagined it would be held just four days after his death. more
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Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer
Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more
Marcia Partridge hugging her son and fellow supporter, Jonathan Partridge
A survivor creates a legacy
“I wore a bandana on my bald head and a compression sleeve on my involved arm,” Marcia Partridge said when describing her return to her jazzercise classes. “The music, dance and overall exercise made me forget that I had breast cancer.” more
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This Year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is set for Oct. 18 at Jones Beach Field 5.
Walking for a cause at Jones Beach
Although the summer is coming to a close, Jones Beach will continue to draw crowds. As families gather at Field 5 in the dim hours of the morning, there will be only one thing on everyone’s mind: finding a cure for a dreaded disease. more
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