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Canon celebrates Seacrest Foundation support at Yankee Stadium
Canon U.S.A celebrated its 22nd annual Canon Promotional Night at Yankee Stadium, and used the opportunity to honor the company’s ongoing support of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Along with distributing co-branded Yankees/Canon caps to the first 18,000 fans in attendance, Canon U.S.A. Executive Vice President Peter Kowalczuk accompanied Seacrest Foundation Executive Director Meredith Seacrest Leach and a patient from Cohen Children’s Medical Center for a special on-field ceremony.
Canon also distributed 100 tickets to local nonprofit organizations through its support of The Townwide Fund of Huntington so children and their families could enjoy the Yankees game as Canon’s guests.
Lustgarden Foundation walk unites for pancreatic cancer research
Nearly 3,000 Long Island residents affected by pancreatic cancer gathered for the 25th Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach State Park, presented by Northwell Health Cancer Institute. The annual walk raised more than $826,000, bringing the cumulative total raised since 2000 to over $21 million—100% of which supports life-saving pancreatic cancer research.
CBS2 New York reporter Jennifer McLogan emceed the event, and Lustgarten Foundation Chief Scientist Dr. David Tuveson, delivered opening remarks. He highlighted the partnership between the Lustgarten Foundation, Northwell Health Cancer Institute and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. However, the five-year relative survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients has more than tripled since the Lustgarten Foundation was founded in 1998.
Rallye BMW hosts ‘Barks & Bimmers’ dog adoption event
Rallye BMW held its annual Barks & Bimmers event at its Westbury dealership, highlighting its new cars as well as “meet-and-greet” dog adoption opportunities
The community event showcased a curated BMW Car Show, highlighting the performance and innovation of the BMW M Series. In partnership with Greenlawn nonprofit Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue, guests could meet and adopt dogs looking for their “furever” family. In addition, beverages and breakfast were provided by The Espresso Guys.
“Ollie’s Angels was excited to partner with Rallye BMW to showcase our adorable, adoptable dogs,” Melissa Bielawski, founder of Ollie’s Angels Animal Rescue, said in a written statement. “We had plenty of sweet pups looking for their forever homes…”
Respite care relief park opens near Port Washington waterfront
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) and Port Washington Water Pollution Control District (PWWPCD) officials cut the ribbon on a new Respite Care Relief Park for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. The park is an educational and recreational dementia-friendly place where caregivers can feel comfortable bringing loved ones with dementia to a peaceful outdoor setting, while also gaining educational information.
Located along the Port Washington waterfront overlooking Manhasset Bay, the Respite Care Relief Park includes a gazebo, benches, landscaping and educational information about Alzheimer’s disease; avoiding caregiver burnout; building caregiver skills and a caregiving team; and support services. The park is located within Sunset Park, which is owned by the PWWPCD.
North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, New York State Assemblymember Daniel Norber, and North Hempstead Town Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte joined AFA and PWWPCD officials at the ribbon cutting.
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