Tree lighting held in Rockville Centre for pediatric cancer awareness
Dozens of people are hoping to shine a light on pediatric cancer in Rockville Centre.
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Sep 9, 2019, 10:45 AM
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Dozens of people are hoping to shine a light on pediatric cancer in Rockville Centre.
The community held a gold tree lighting ceremony in front of village hall for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, which is September.
Carol Ruchalski, who lost her 12-year-old daughter last year, says she organized the event to make more people aware of childhood cancers.
All the money raised will go to pediatric cancer research.
The community held a gold tree lighting ceremony in front of village hall for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, which is September.
Carol Ruchalski, who lost her 12-year-old daughter last year, says she organized the event to make more people aware of childhood cancers.
All the money raised will go to pediatric cancer research.
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