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Health & Fitness

Raising Money for American Cancer Association

The Holiday Season is a great time to be generous!

Join the Brokers and Agents of Douglas Elliman as they raise money this year for the American Cancer Society!

Each office of the Douglas Elliman family is competing to raise the most money this year and we are asking you in our community to participate and also get the same good feeling!

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You can contribute a check made directly to the American Cancer Society and/or services, or things representative of the North Fork for auction baskets, all are welcome.

Donations can be delivered to the local office at 10200 Main Road, Mattituck (across the street from Waldbaums and CVS, or an agent will come to pick up your donation.

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You can contact our office at 631 298 8000 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a pick up.

Your American Cancer Society saves lives by helping you stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early, helping you get well by being there for you during and after a diagnosis, by finding cures through groundbreaking discovery and fighting back through public policy. They are directly helping patients and caregivers in our community through their free services such as the wig bank in our office, transportation to and from treatment and so much more.

Here is a summary of just what your donation will continue to fund…………………………………………….

2,732 rides were given to patients to and from treatment appointments

325 free wigs were provided

768 women attended Look good…feel better sessions to address cosmetic affects of treatment

360 women participated in a survivor support program for Women with Breast Cancer

6.716 individuals benefited from the societies information and support services resources

130 children attended Camp Adventure an alternative summer camp experience for children with cancer

Over 1,700 patients and care givers stayed at Hope Lodge in NYC while undergoing treatment at local hospitals 

Join me in making a donation, I plan to donate a case of a local wines to several auction baskets to multiply my financial donation!!

If you have any questions contact me directly:

egiordano@elliman.com

631 298 6131


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