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Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
Kerri Surdi, left to right, Kim Trinchese, Janine Pizzariella and Suzanne Mendolia are part of Team Friends Forever.
PHOTOS BY STEVE FISHER
Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
About 60 people attended the Relay for Life kickoff event in Howard Beach on Tuesday night.
PHOTOS BY STEVE FISHER
Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
John Spagnuolo, left, and Larry Oskowsky, right, both of TD Bank, are working with Phyllis Inserillo on the relay.
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Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
Howard Beach Relay for Life Co-Chairs Phyllis Inserillo, left, and Melissa Fochetta, right, with Lenny’s Pizzeria owner Andrew Mastrangelo.
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Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
During the event, volunteers, team captains and survivors spoke about the importance of the relay that will be held on June 9 and 10.
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Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
Camille Lyons, left to right, Dave Olsen, Kim Trinchese, and Mary Ann Bellico have won their battles against cancer.
Posted: Thursday, March 1, 2012 12:00 pm
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Updated: 12:43 pm, Thu Mar 8, 2012.
Residents cheer Relay for Life launch
by Anna Gustafson, Senior Editor
Queens Chronicle
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After more than 1,000 people participated in the Howard Beach Relay for Life last year, raising about $150,000 for cancer research, area residents are prepared to do even better this time around.
About 60 people cheered the beginning of the Relay for Life events, and fundraising initiatives, at Lenny’s Pizzeria in Howard Beach on Tuesday night.
The relay, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will be held on June 9 and 10 at Charles Park in Old Howard.
“Melissa and I get to do this every year, and it’s such a privilege for us,” Relay Co-Chair Phyllis Inserillo said in reference to her partner, Melissa Fochetta.
Inserillo said there will be a day of children’s activities to help raise money on April 29 at 84th Street and 151st Avenue. Vendors interested in participating, and those who want to be a part of the relay, can visit relayforlife.org/howardbeachny or email howardbeachrelay@aol.com.
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Updated: 12:43 pm.
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