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Relay for Life raises $48K for cancer research
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Cancer survivors and their friends and family members marched proudly.
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Craig Geist gave his son Benjamin a ride at the relay.
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Candles at the Relay for Life.
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Hildy Teplitz, left, co-organized the Bellmore-Merrick Relay for Life with Paul Gruol, who works for the American Cancer Society in memory of his late wife, Maria, who died of breast cancer. Teplitz and Gruol were joined here by Hempstead Town Councilwoman Angie Cullin.
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Amanda Geist 10, Benjamin Geist 5, Jason Rosenblum 13, and Michaela Casella,10, had a blast at the Relay for Life.
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The annual Bellmore-Merrick American Cancer Society Relay for Life took place on May 21 at Merrick Road Park. In total, 325 people participated in relay, and the event raised more than $48,000.
The Relay For Life gives people in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and fight back against this scourge.
“It’s an amazing event,” said Paul Gruol, a Merrick resident and member of the American Cancer Society. “Despite the fact that it rained, it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The community is wonderful.”
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