Doug Gonzalez, a Rockville Centre sixth-grader, used to be the only boy in his class who was bald.
But friends, family and classmates have rallied around Doug, who lost his hair due to brain …
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By John Maher
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4/10/13
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Seventh-grader Brendan Higgins was instrumental once again in coordinating an excellent turnout for the annual St. Baldrick’s event held last Sunday at the …
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By Mary Malloy
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3/22/12
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Two local girls are making a difference in a big way –– one lemonade stand at a time.
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David Weingrad
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11/16/10
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On Aug. 15, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Strides for Life 3-mile fun run/walk around Lake Agawam in Southampton. A record 1,100 people turned out to enjoy the gorgeous weather, bond with friends and family and raise funds for critical lung cancer research. Rockville Centre resident Joe Buckheit and fellow lung cancer survivor Joey Smith cut the ribbon to start the race with the event’s mistress of ceremonies and "Good Day NY" host Rosanna Scotto, who was busy cheering on the crowd.
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9/1/10
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Many Lynbrook community members woke up early on Aug. 14 with the roosters to attend a swimming event hosted by Swim Across America, where people were “making waves to fight cancer.” Swimmers donated their time, energy and effort for a life-saving cause.
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Clarissa Hamlin
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8/25/10
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Tradition, tradition! For 94 years South Side High School’s Red and Blue meet has been about girls, competition, sportsmanship, creativity and teamwork. This year, for the first time, there was an …
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5/5/10
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Students of all ages, parents and educators at Calhoun High School shaved their heads for a cause on March 16.
The school's annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser brought in more than $30,000 to aid research into childhood cancers. The non-profit St. Baldrick's Foundation provided more than $12 million for research in 2009 alone.
Participants in a St. Baldrick's fundraiser shave their heads in "solidarity with kids fighting cancer" and collect pledges in return for taking it all off.
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Scott Brinton and Sari Zeidler
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3/24/10
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