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Robin Steinberger, shown with her husband, Barry, and daughters Jordyn, left, and Brianna, said her outlook on life changed after she underwent a double mastectomy in 2013 to rid herself of breast cancer.

Breast cancer survivor on quest to help others

It was shortly after the birth of her second daughter, in April 2013, that Robin Steinberger was given a diagnosis that dramatically changed her life. The 33-year-old, lifelong East Meadow resident had breast cancer. more

By David Weingrad | 9/30/15

Troop 3081 Leader Kim Brown and her Daisies formed Team Harbor, which attended the Seaford Relay for Life last Saturday afternoon to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Seaford honors cancer victims, survivors

Seaford held its fourth annual Relay for Life at the high school on June 6. Relay for Life is the top fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and more than four million people participate in the event nationwide, collectively raising about $400 million. more

By Matthew Rachek | 6/10/15

Photos by Rebecca Rogak/ HeraldAs part of the Luminara Ceremony, candles spelling out the word HOPE glowed brightly on the bleachers.

Relay for Life returns to Long Beach

Hundreds came together on May 30 to walk the track at Long Beach Middle School and show support and raise funds for cancer research at the Long Beach Relay for Life 2015 event. Together, 32 teams … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/4/15

The Fourth annual Relay for Life of Seaford is June 6 at the high school.

Relay for Life coming to Seaford

Battling cancer is a never-ending team effort. For one day, the Seaford community will join the race to fight the disease by raising awareness and funds. more

By Matthew Rachek | 6/2/15

Jonathan Kennely, Courtney Georgelas and Emily Sibley, members of the Calhoun High School Art Club, showed their enthusiasm for Relay for Life, which took place at Calhoun on April 24 and 25.

Calhoun joins hands against cancer

Hundreds of people, most of them students, came together on Saturday, April 24, at Calhoun High School for Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event. Forty-six teams of people collected more than $77,000, according to the ACS. more

5/7/15

The U.S.'s most deadly cancer

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

11/20/14

Bellmore Girl Scout Troop 969, comprising 11 Winthrop Avenue School students, raised $925 for the American Cancer Society and took part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach on Oct. 19.

Scouts make strides against breast cancer

Bellmore commuters and residents may have seen them at the Long Island Rail Road station last year: 11 girls, all around age 8, selling Girl Scout cookies. The money, however, would not go to their … more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/22/14

Myths — and truths — about breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to gauge your awareness. Are the following statements true or false? more

10/9/14

Football players should wear black and blue

Do we really want to see the bruisers of the NFL play for pink? As Breast Cancer Awareness month begins . . . more

9/25/14

'Medical' marijuana — we should look before we leap

Marijuana legalization is all the rage these days, much to my chagrin. I oppose it. Always have. Always will. more

3/6/14

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