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Press Release

The Long Island Tribe takes a stand in fight for

Breast Cancer Cure

www.longislandtribe.com

Yaphank, New York – On Sunday June 8^th, The Long Island Tribe participated in the 5^th annual Long Island two-day walk to fight Breast Cancer. The walk is organized by the Long Island two-day walk to fight Breast Cancer, Inc. (www.li2day.org), a dynamic group who raises awareness and funding for the fight against breast cancer on Long Island. 100% of the donations are distributed to grassroots service organizations of the Long Island community. The members of the team volunteered at a rest stop / hydration station along the 15mile route, where they had the opportunity to interact with and cheer on the walkers. The participants were as diverse as their reasons for being there, as some were survivors, some were well-wishers and even some for whom the 15mile walk was miniscule with the current challenges they face of chemotherapy and, or radiation therapy. One young lady, Jessica, who stopped at the Tribe’s rest-stop defied all the odds and the, at times, relentless requests by the local EMTs to be driven to the finish line, saying, “I didn’t endure surgery and chemo, only to be driven to the end…I’m walking it!” What was more remarkable about her drive was the fact that she was only discharged from the hospital on Friday June 6^th and still had the hospital bands to prove it. “These ladies out here are what heart and determination are all about, so a couple hours of my Sunday are a little sacrifice to keep them going” a sentiment shared by Tribe Linebacker, George Moran. The enjoyment of the festivities on the day were not reserved solely for the walkers and volunteers but even fan favorite ‘Crank’, a beagle-terrier mix, owned by Tribe Defensive player and event volunteer, Sean Leonard. Special thanks are extended to the Long Island Two Day Walk, Inc. especially Stephanie Grazer and Ellen Schreiber.