Long Islander Raises $461,000 For Blood Cancer Research

HUNTINGTON, NY — Asaf German, a Town of Huntington resident, raised $461,000 for blood cancer research during the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 10-week "Racing to a Cure" campaign.

He was honored by Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci at the July 16 Town Board Meeting for his achievement, the Town of Huntington stated via press release.

"Asaf has consistently shown his commitment to serving those suffering from these illnesses by
encouraging others to get involved in the fundraising campaign for the Boy & Girl of the Year, who are local pediatric cancer survivors," Lupinacci said. "Asaf not only achieved his goal of raising $375,000, but surpassed it, earning a record amount of $461,000."

"Racing to a Cure" was a 10-week campaign to raise money for blood cancer research. German
led the campaign in both fundraising and raising awareness for these cancers. His grand total smashed the previous record of $218,000 by $243,000. This year, German was named the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s "Man of the Year" and was praised highly for his extraordinary efforts, especially within the Leukemia & Lymphoma community.