$3,000 Raised In Fight Against Cancer At Smithtown Fundraiser

SMITHTOWN, NY — More than $3,000 was raised in the fight against cancer by Great Hollow Middle School in its Great Hollow vs. Cancer event, the Smithtown Central School District announced.

The event, organized by Great Hollow Middle School field hockey coach Colleen McKillop, was held for the first time in more than two years.

The field hockey team held a scrimmage against Accompsett MS, while the Great Hollow football and boys and girls soccer teams played games.

"It was an amazing afternoon to help kids with cancer as the Smithtown community came together to help one of our own, Chase Turano,” McKillop said via news release. "Chase passed away this past summer after a long battle with brain cancer. His parents and sister were in attendance and were most grateful for the support of the Great Hollow Middle School students, faculty and staff. The money raised will go to The Sunrise Association, which helps kids like Chase, and their siblings attend camp in the summer."

The Great Hollow kickline and cheerleading teams also performed, as did the cheerleading team
from Smithtown High School West.

Donations came from students, teachers, staff and parents. $3,092 was raised this year.

Since 2015, more than $13,000 has been raised, the school district wrote.