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The Survivor Lap began at Seaford Relay for Life around the high school track with, from left, Carol Osa, a survivor for five years; Fern Akrish, the child of a survivor; Terry Gough, the survivor speaker; Lynn Biggiani (two years); and Carol Ross (one year).

Seaford continues the fight against cancer

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. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

The Relay For Life walk will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Seaford High School.

Seaford ready to walk for a cure

For many cancer survivors and those battling the disease, wearing purple signifies empowerment and strength. An expected 200 people will be attending the fifth annual Relay For Life event in all shades of purple on Saturday, June 11 at Seaford High School. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/1/16

Kara Gumiela, right, whose grandmother, Marie Pichichero, died of uterine cancer in March, along with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, center, stood with other Relay For Life participants at the Long Beach Middle School track on May 21.

Relay For Life shortened, but not extinguished

Though shortened by rainy weather, Long Beach’s Relay for Life — benefitting the American Cancer Society — drew dozens of residents on May 21 who celebrated family and friends who have survived the disease, supported those who are battling, and remembered loved ones lost. more

By Ben Strack | 6/1/16

Lead Co-Chair Denise Goban had fun at the Relay For Life Kickoff event.

Relay For Life kicks off in Seaford

Relay for Life held its kickoff event on March 24 at Runyon’s restaurant in Seaford for those interested in walking for the cause. The kickoff, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, helped to gain momentum for the event later this year. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/5/16

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

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/28/15

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/20/15

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

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/20/15

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

10/7/15

More than 50 vendors participated last Sunday at the East Meadow Jewish Center to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Breast cancer fundraiser unites the community

Hundreds of local residents arrived at the East Meadow Jewish Center last Sunday for a good cause: to support breast cancer awareness and research, all in support of a local breast cancer survivor. more

By David Weingrad | 10/7/15

Liz Scopo and Meghan and Katie Corona helped raise funds for the American Cancer Society at Calhoun’s Relay for Life event on April 24.

Central District embraces Relay for Life

After the recent death of beloved Calhoun High School history teacher Douglas Smestad, a team of students and teachers responsible for planning the school's first-ever Relay for Life last spring have promised to preserve his memory by helping to make the American Cancer Society fundraiser a Bellmore-Merrick Central District tradition. more

By Stephany Reyes | 9/30/15

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