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Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society . . . more

10/19/23

John Zozzaro, owner of the Downtown Café, center, documented the occasion while he and other participants had their heads shaved by hairstylists from Strong Island Styles to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Becoming hairless by choice at St. Baldrick’s fundraiser

Along with the jubilant festivities for St. Patrick’s Day in Glen Cove, the Downtown Café, on School Street, held its annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser, in which … more

By Letisha Dass | 3/24/22

Becoming the expert in your own disease

It’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. more

10/21/21

Life for Gina raises fund for pediatric cancer research

September was pediatric cancer awareness month, and Rockville Centre-based group the Life for Gina Foundation continued its work to help affected families. Late last month, it partnered with the village and Mary Ruchalski Foundation for a tree lighting at village hall to spread awareness for the lack of funds currently going into pediatric cancer research. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/14/21

The Sacred Heart Academy and Kellenberg Memorial junior varsity lacrosse teams celebrated Mary Ruchalski’s life after their game.

Sports campaign to support cancer research

The Rockville Centre-based Mary Ruchalski Foundation is using sports to connect with local communities and raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Charity games scheduled throughout May aim to … more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 5/20/21

A group walked laps around the Baldwin High School track on Jan. 9 to take the “First Lap” of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to support cancer research.

Walking laps in Baldwin to support Relay for Life, cancer research

A few people made their way around the tracks of Baldwin High School last Saturday to take the “First Lap” to support the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Relay for … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/14/21

Baldwin residents Abby and Miguel Melendez, who are both cancer survivors and volunteers for the American Cancer Society, helped organize this year’s virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin.

Experiencing the first virtual Relay for Life of Baldwin

The coronavirus pandemic wasn’t stopping a group of people set out to make a difference. The Relay for Life of Baldwin took place on Aug. 22, but this time, virtually. The Baldwin community … more

10/21/20

Check for colon cancer, and stay in the pink

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Yes, we know what you’re thinking: Another month, another issue I have to think about. Yes, it is, and we’re hoping you pay close attention. more

3/6/20

Dani Frisch Harkin, right, was joined by Man of the Year, Sahm Cho, at The Capitale in Manhattan on June 14.

Rockville Centre native named Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's NYC Woman of the Year

Dani Frisch Harkin, a Rockville Centre native, has been named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)’s New York City Woman of the Year for 2019. The Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor earned the title by raising nearly $175,000 for the organization in 10 weeks. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/11/19

The Iacopelli and Raucci families made the best of rainy conditions at the Long Island Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Oct. 8. The Lustgarten Foundation sponsored the event at Field 5.

Painting Jones Beach purple

Several thousand people came out to Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 8 to fight a disease that claims about 40,000 lives in the United States every year. The Lustgarten Foundation held its 17th annual … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/19/17

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