NEW CITY – During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert inform residents that the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk of colorectal cancer. Screening can be done either with a sensitive test that […]
BY BARRY WARNER ‘Relay for Life’ events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Fundraising before and during the event helps fuel the fight as well as entertainment and activities that keep things fun and lively. […]
As a cancer survivor, Michael Cussen knows firsthand the struggle he experienced with a diagnosis. He recalls with gratitude how he was assisted by a good friend who shuttled him back and forth between cancer treatments. Years later, the Pearl River resident found himself with a few extra hours after retiring. “I took it up […]
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Rockland County, which will be held on June 8-9 at Rockland Community College from 1 p.m. until 6 a.m., brings the community together to raise funds for cancer research and patient services, ultimately helping save lives and creating a world with more birthdays. Relay For Life offers […]
Just in time for summer, recently opened Iron Fist Athletics (IFA) is excited to announce their Grand Opening Fundraising event to kick off the season. IFA welcomes everyone to join them on Mothers Day, May 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for two in-house competitions: “Do it for Mom.” IFA will be holding a […]
They are there for every birthday, every laugh, and every tear. They are silent, constant companions who provide unconditional love and support in the dark hours of a cancer diagnosis. Dogs are the unnoticed caregivers who give a special kind of support for cancer patients. The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life of the Lower […]