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Robbie Rosen, right, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Merrick, smiled beside his vocal music coach, Michelle Lindsley. Rosen organized “Music for Michelle,” a concert fundraiser to help with her medical bills as she battles cancer.

Robbie Rosen throws benefit concert for teacher

Vocal music teacher Michelle Lindsley broke the news that she is suffering from multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer, to one of her star students, Robbie Rosen, during a lesson at her home studio. “Michelle has given so much of herself to me, her students and colleagues,” Rosen said. “I remember thinking I have to give back some way.” more

By Brian Racow | 2/13/15

The Miss Liberty bra is dedicated to members of the armed forces, created by the American Legion Auxilliary of Elmont, Unit 1033. 631-617-5872

'Creative Cups' will be back on March 19

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” — … more

2/12/15

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

2/11/15

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

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 1/7/15

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

By Julie Mansmann | 12/17/14

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

By Julie Mansmann | 12/4/14

The U.S.'s most deadly cancer

Quick: What’s the most common form of cancer? more

11/20/14

Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni, Inc., Kennedy High School’s alumni association, recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Cougar Walk of Recognition.

Kennedy opens Cougar Walk of Recognition

Taking on an almost human dimension, Kennedy High School’s new Cougar Walk of Recognition was born after nine months in development. Members of Bellmore JFK Alumni Inc., who created the walkway … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/5/14

Merokean Sadie Freifeld, 7, front, survived childhood cancer and inspired a recent fundraiser at the Bellmore Jewish Center to benefit the Winthrop University Medical Center’s Cancer Center for Kids. She was joined in front of the famed Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn by her family, including her mother, Beth, her father, Steven, and her brother, Max.

Beating childhood cancer: Sadie lives

The dark yellow streaks appeared suddenly under Merokean Sadie Freifeld’s eyes shortly after she turned 3. Her mother, Beth Freifeld, thought her daughter had rummaged through her makeup and smothered herself with eye shadow. She hadn’t. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/5/14

Wantagh High School alumni, from left, George Vignola, Alan Sellers, Ray Hanley and Jerry Liguori are among those seeking to help 1968 graduate Andrew DeGregorio with his medical expenses.

Fundraiser for a friend

Wantagh native Andrew DeGregorio has had a long battle with cancer. The former star football player and wrestler for the Wantagh High School Warriors is in need of financial assistance, so his friends are pitching in to help. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/5/14