BRENTWOOD, NY — More than 500 members of the Brentwood community gathered on April 18 for a breast cancer awareness walk to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and raise scholarship funds for local students.
This year’s event was dedicated to Elizabeth “Lila” Marrero, a close friend of Board of Education President Eileen Felix and a well-known community member who died April 8. Organizers said the tribute added a meaningful and reflective tone to the day.
Three local survivors with deep ties to Brentwood gave remarks during the walk: Michael Landesberg, executive chef and partner at Jackson Hall Bar & Grill; Delia Melendez-Leon, a Brentwood alumna and high school math teacher; and Jessenia Mejia, a Brentwood parent and motivational speaker.
Organizers said the event was made possible by volunteers, sponsors, and donors, whose contributions helped bring the community together for a day centered on awareness, remembrance, and hope — while also supporting scholarships for local students.
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