The village shines pink as the Village of Rockville Centre lights their tree for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Dozens gathered dressed in pink to the village hall on Oct. 6 to witness the ceremony presented by the Village of Rockville Centre and Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition.
Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley kicked off the start of the ceremony. “Every year the Village of Rockville Centre is proud to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month,” she said. “This recognition aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects over two million women worldwide.”
“Too many of us are touched by the pain and hardships caused by breast cancer,” she said. “A disease that among women is not only one of the most common cancers, but also one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths.
Baxley then explained the importance of the village honoring those affected by breast cancer. “The village commends organizations, like the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, whose members are supporting those in our community and other communities who have been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she said. “Their dedicated efforts provide emotional and financial support services to assist those making decisions regarding their physical and emotional health.”
Members of the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition also gave speeches about the impact of their organization.
“We appreciate the village for recognizing the coalition every year and for allowing us to light the tree pink,” Erin O’Sullivan, co-founder and co-president of the coalition. “Thank you to the board of the coalition, for all the work that you do for the women of Nassau County and all that we do together to help women beat this disease.”
To conclude her speech, O’Sullivan began the countdown to the tree’s lighting beginning from 10. The tree then shined bright with pink lights and will continue to shine for the remainder of October.
For more information on the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, visit RVCBCC.org.
