Community Update

Local families and businesses are invited to take sponsorships for the second annual Kiss Cancer Good-Bye
walk to help raise funds in support of the American Cancer Society.  The walk will take place at Heckscher Park in
Huntington, at the corner of Prime Avenue and West Main Street, on Saturday,
September 28th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.  “Kiss Cancer Good-Bye” will feature
activities for kids with a focus on healthy living, live music, a pre-walk warm
up and performances from local dance schools.

“We are inviting businesses to get involved in a local event that was
created so that families with small children could easily participate and show
their support for the American Cancer Society,” explained Dr. Inna Gellerman,
Gellerman Orthodontics, which organizes the event. “Kiss Cancer Good-Bye gives local businesses a chance
to show their support for the American Cancer Society while meeting parents and
children from the area who come out to enjoy a fun event while supporting an
important cause. We picked the ACS because their work supports individuals,
families and research for those suffering from all different kinds of cancers.”

Last year was the first Kiss Cancer Good-Bye walk at Heckscher Park,
and despite less than ideal weather, parents, kids and sponsors enjoyed a fun
day that included a pre-walk warm up, the walk itself, outdoor games, a dance
performance, and massages.  More than
$6,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society, and this year the team has
set a goal of $10,000.