cancer Archives – LI Press

East Williston holds annual tree lighting for pediatric cancer as fed funding drops

By Isabella Gallo

Mahin Gupta, a Roslyn High School student, used a research project to publish a children's book aimed to make STEM accessible to young readers.

Roslyn

Roslyn teen turns childhood cancer survival into STEM mission with self-published book

By Larissa Fuentes

Kane Lewandowski will bike more than 500 miles to support cancer research.

Huntington

Huntington native to bike 500 miles to end cancer

By Max Rosen

Kelly Mullooly (L.) and her mother (R.) at Cohen Children's Medical Center after she received treatment for a cancerous tumor in her left knee.

Massapequa

Massapequa Park college student keeps moving forward after cancer diagnosis

By Casey Fahrer

Roslyn native, Corey Paige, was commissioned to paint a mural on the all new changing station walls at Sunrise Day Camp.

Roslyn

Roslyn native Corey Paige brings “happy art” to Sunrise Day Camp’s new changing station

By Larissa Fuentes

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Farmingdale company founder helps raise $500,000 with American Cancer Society

By Casey Fahrer

Roslyn coach, Tara Berkowitz, died after a battle with lung cancer.

Roslyn

Roslyn mourns coach Tara Berkowitz, 40

By Larissa Fuentes

Happy Days Dispensary to supply cancer patients with free cannabis

Farmingdale dispensary partners with JETTY to supply free cannabis to cancer patients

By Casey Fahrer

Empire State Ride Long Island cycling for a cause

Oyster Bay

Cycling for a cause: Empire State Ride Long Island 2025

By Emma Grimes

Matthew Weippert, the president of the Sarah Grace Foundation and father of Sarah

Jericho

The Sarah Grace Foundation raises over $5K for children with cancer

By Hannah Devlin

Allison Burris was fired after being diagnosed with breast cancer. New York's paid leave program left her and her family struggling to make ends meet.

Opinions

Op-Ed: I was diagnosed with cancer, fired from my job — NYS’s paid leave program left me adrift

By Allison Burris

Magician Gary Ferrar, who will perform at The Sarah Grace Foundation's An Evening of Magic

Nassau

Sarah Grace Foundation to host An Evening of Magic to fundraise for support services for children with cancer

By Cameryn Oakes

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Hempstead

NYU Langone Long Island doctor catches cancer early, performs life saving robotic surgery

By Isabella Gallo

Ryan Scarry performing the ceremonial puck drop at the New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders Alumni Classic.

Massapequa

Massapequa Park child with cancer does ceremonial puck drop at Madison Square Garden

By Casey Fahrer

June Bleich, founder of The Basic Six, with her dog Molly, and Molly's trainer Guillermo Roa

Nassau

The Basic Six: an organization dedicated to providing women with cancer the beauty they deserve

By Casey Fahrer

s'mores for more

Family

S’mores for More Inspires Memory Making, Cancer Research in Honor of Long Islander Maggie Schmidt

By Briana Bonfiglio

breast cancer

Health

LI Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story in New Documentary to Premiere June 20

By Briana Bonfiglio

maggie's mission

Community Events

Maggie’s Mission Holds 6th Annual Gold Angelversary Gala

By Long Island Press

party for life

Community Events

24th Annual Party for Life Benefits Kids Need More Charity

By Long Island Press

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Jericho

Former Jericho HS Football Star Who Beat Cancer Receives Accolades

By Tribune Staff

colon cancer

Health

Long Island Recognizes Colon Cancer Awareness Month

By Briana Bonfiglio

genevieve's helping hands

Family

Genevieve’s Helping Hands Supports Young Moms With Breast Cancer

By Briana Bonfiglio

camp adventure

Community Events

Kids Need More Charity Organization Hosts Annual Camp Adventure

By Long Island Press

nonprofit organizations

Health

10 Long Island Nonprofit Organizations Dedicated to Fighting Cancer

By Briana Bonfiglio

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