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New to Freeport, GIVNGO is a gas station that donates a penny per gallon of gas pumped to local nonprofit organizations that are fighting breast cancer.
Gas station fuels fight against cancer
Decked out in pink, from the pumps to its signs, GIVNGO in Freeport is a new gas station dedicated to fighting breast cancer. The station, on West Merrick Road, is owned by brothers Danny and … more
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The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition had a special launch party and fundraiser at Kasey's Kitchen and Cocktails on March 9.
RVC Breast Cancer Coalition Launches
The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition hosted a special launch party and guest bartender night at Kasey's Kitchen and Cocktails on March 9. Over 150 people attended the event and raised … more
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The molecular breast imaging machine is reported to increase breast cancer detection by nearly 400 percent.
New tech weapon aids in war on breast cancer
Detecting breast cancer at its earliest stage has long challenged doctors. Now, new state-of-the-art technology could make that discovery much easier and save more lives. Mercy Medical Center, in … more
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More than pink
Pink washed over MacArthur High School’s football field on Oct. 14, as ribbons, balloons and sparkling decorations lined the fence and bleachers. Dozens of students, faculty and Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown residents wore shirts in various shades of the color as well, all in support of Pink Out — the Generals’ annual breast cancer awareness football game and fair. more
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Thousands make strides against breast cancer
Waves of pink washed over Jones Beach State Park last Sunday during Making Strides of Long Island — a walk designed to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have died and raise money for the American Cancer Society. more
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Making strides for a cause in Wantagh-Seaford
Lisa Nessler, a MacArthur High School social studies teacher, said that members of her varsity cheerleading team take on many community-service projects annually. more
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Riding across L. I. for breast cancer
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast cancer education non-profit hosted its third Annual Motorcycle Ride on from Oceanside to Greenport on August 27. The event covered nearly 100 miles of … more
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Geri Barish, executive director of the Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, outside the Hewlett House on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett.
Battling breast cancer
“It’s in your face,” Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House, president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition, and a breast cancer survivor, said of legislation that became law late last month. more
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The Miss Wantagh Court attended the event in support of Emma Carey’s community mission. From left were Nyatasha Jackowicz, Nicole Ninivaggi, Carey, breast cancer survivor Dolores Persky, health education teacher Lisa Fugazzi, Miss Wantagh Keri Balnis and Ruth Kupperberg.
How to beat breast cancer
For Miss Wantagh Ambassador Emma Carey, breast cancer is an evil that has affected many loved ones in her life. For her community outreach mission, she decided to put together a seminar on the importance of early breast cancer detection. On May 18, Carey spoke to more than 30 people at Wantagh High School about the risks of the disease and how to perform a self-breast exam. more
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Maria Chiaramonte of Wantagh looks forward to spending Mother’s Day with her son, Joseph, and daughter, Nicole.
A mother's miracle
“I knew I always wanted to be a mom,” Maria Chiaramonte said. “I couldn’t wait to have babies and wanted a family right away.” more
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