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Amanda Geist 10, Benjamin Geist 5, Jason Rosenblum 13, and Michaela Casella,10, had a blast at the Relay for Life.
Relay for Life raises $48K for cancer research
The annual Bellmore-Merrick American Cancer Society Relay for Life took place on May 21 at Merrick Road Park. In total, 325 people participated in relay, and the event raised more than $48,000. more
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Luminary bags spelled out “HOPE” across the bleachers outside Malverne High School during its first Relay for Life.
MHS holds Relay for Life
Second grader Danielle Ramsaroop will be among students at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School to participate in the May 3 pep rally for Relay for Life.
Rallying for Relay for Life
Malverne High School will host the first ever Relay For Life event next month to help fight cancer and pay tribute to both survivors and those lost to the disease. The 2011 Relay For Life will … more
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Mepham High School junior Bilal Siddiqui recently earned first place in the Microbiology category at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. Joining him to celebrate his win were, from left, Mepham Principal Michael Harrington, science research adviser Dr. David Kommor and Science Department Chairman Dr. Patrick Mannion.
Mepham junior is a rising star in science research
Bilal Siddiqui, who is all of 17, began work on a research project aimed at understanding how cancer cells hijack the body’s own enzymes in order to metastasize, or spread, when he was still a sophomore at Mepham High School last year. more
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All smiles at Sunrise Day camp: Daniya Waithe, 3½, of Hollis, Queens (from left), shares companionship with volunteer Jordan Hirschhorn, camper Danny Alini, 4, of West Islip, and volunteer Katie Richner.
A helping hand
For children with cancer, the chance to relax and enjoy activities in a camp environment is a welcome respite from the daily burdens of dealing with the disease. Sunrise Day Camp, supported by … more
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Levy-Lakeside girls posed for a picture at the school’s dance-a-thon.
Levy-Lakeside dances for two causes
Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick hosted its annual dance-a-thon last Friday inside in the gymnasium. more
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Ralph Faiella, 15, of Kennedy High School, and Mary Galgano, 15, of Mepham, recently went head to head during Buckets for Breast Cancer, a three-on-three basketball tournament at Kennedy to help raise money for breast-cancer awareness.
Bellmore-Merrick shoots for a breast-cancer cure
Students from across the Bellmores and Merricks recently hit the courts to dribble for a cure when the Bellmore-Merrick Basketball League hosted Buckets for Breast Cancer, a three-on-three basketball tournament at Kennedy High School. more
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Howell Road School held a fundraiser last Friday night for sixth-grader Nicholas Lakhamar, center, who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer. He was presented with a large valentine, signed by students, from first-graders, from left, Sara Ali, Sophia Lubis and David Hamilton.
Howell helps one of its own
The Howell Road School gymnasium was very lively after hours last Friday night, as the community came together to raise money for a student with cancer. more
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The REACT committee
Bringing laughter back to kids with cancer
Richner Communication’s new program REACT — Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together — has chosen Sunrise Day Camp as its 2011 beneficiary. Throughout the year, through stories and photos, the Herald will focus on this wonderful organization. For more information about Sunrise Day Camp, its summer and year-round programs and upcoming fundraisers, visit www.sunrisedaycamp.org more
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The REACT committee is comprised of employees from various departments at Richner Communications, Inc. headquarters in Garden City. Seated from left are Shanteé Archer, Christina Daly, committee chairwoman Christine Remsen. Standing from left are Mary Malloy, John C. O’Connell, Nannette Stanya, publisher Stuart Richner, Karen Mengel and Jill Kaplan.
Newspapers’ employees to work for a good cause
Covering charitable organizations doing extraordinary work is old news at the newspapers owned by Richner Communications. Now Richner employees have decided to pool their talents and the company’s resources to do more for deserving organizations that could benefit from their expertise. The effort is spearheaded by a committee, called REACT, which stands for Richner Employees Assisting Communities Together. more
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