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Friends and family of Doug Gonzalez had their heads shaved at the St. Baldrick's Foundation event last month in Rockville Centre. The group raised more that $21,000 for cancer research in Doug's name.

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 … more

By John Maher | 4/10/13

A brave student grinned as his hairdresser “bared” his head.

A hair-razing experience in East Rockaway

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 … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/22/12

Amanda Geist, left, and Michaela Cassella, right, at their lemonade stand.

Camp Ave. students sell lemonade for a cure

Two local girls are making a difference in a big way –– one lemonade stand at a time. more

David Weingrad | 11/16/10

Lung cancer survivor Joe Buckheit, center, cut the ribbon to start the 5th Annual Strides for Life Run/Walk on Aug. 15. He was joined by Joe Kline of Malverne and Rosanna Scotto, the mistress of ceremonies for the event.

Rockville Centre residents ran in Strides for Life

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. more

9/1/10

Liz Moody participates in the Swim Across America event.

Swimmers brave the water for cancer research

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. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 8/25/10

PINK RIBBONS adorn the sleeves of this year’s Red and Blue shirts. Led by Junior Katie Richner, second from left, members of both teams collaborated to raise over $2,000 for breast cancer research. Richner is joined here with, from left, Kayleen Malizia, Courtney Quaresima, Courtney Hunter, Kasey Ng, Rose Muldoon and Nicole Cronley.

A new tradition embraced by all

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 … more

5/5/10

Keri Grittani saved the head of Calhoun High School freshman Conor Murphy at this year's St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer charities.

St. Baldrick's fundraiser raises more than $30K

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. more

Scott Brinton and Sari Zeidler | 3/24/10

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