“KISS CANCER GOOD-BYE” WALK IN HUNTINGTON’S HECKSCHER PARK

GELLERMAN ORTHODONTICS PRESENTS THIRD ANNUAL

 “KISS CANCER GOOD-BYE” WALK IN HUNTINGTON’S HECKSCHER PARK

 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Family Friendly Event to Support MoRE Camp Adventure

Gellerman Orthodontics invites families and local businesses to sign up for the third annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk on Saturday, September 13 at Heckscher Park in Huntington, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  Kiss Cancer Good-Bye will feature several group walks around Heckscher Pond, activities for kids with a focus on healthy living and performances from area dance schools.  Kiss Cancer Good-Bye benefits MoRE (Motivational Recovery Environments), a sleepaway camp that offers pediatric cancer patients a memorable week enjoying a summer camp experience at no cost.

 “We are excited about bringing Kiss Cancer Good-Bye back to Heckscher Park for the third time, so that Huntington area residents, including families with young children, can get involved with a very local event,” explained Dr. Inna Gellerman, Gellerman Orthodontics. “By partnering with the MoRE, we are raising awareness and funds to support children whose lives have been impacted by cancer.”

 Local businesses and families are encouraged to become involved, with sponsorship’s at all levels, from T-shirt sponsors to trail signs, sponsor tables and educational activities.  Participants will also receive free admission to the Heckscher Museum of Art on Saturday, September 13. Performances and activities include a a warm up from the Huntington YMCA, dance performances from the Lynch School of Ballet, and games for kids.   A Memory Line will give participants a chance to pay tribute to cancer survivors or honor the memory of loved ones.  

 Volunteers are needed to help out on the day of the event, and students who need Community Service Credits are encouraged to contact the office at 631-427-8444 to learn how they can help.