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Realtors' Foundation Donates To Support Connection

The not-for-profit organization provides free confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

From The Hudson Gateway Realtor:The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Support Connection, Inc. in Yorktown Heights. The 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization provides free confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

“We are so thankful to the Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation for their support,” said Katherine Quinn, Executive Director of Support Connection, Inc. “Our professional peer counselors are all cancer survivors who can answer questions about living with cancer from the unique perspective of someone who’s been there.”

Founded in 1996, Support Connection is based in Yorktown Heights, NY, but through its toll-free services, it helps people across the country. Services include: One-on-one counseling with professional counselors who are cancer survivors; Ongoing peer-to-peer support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings for cancer survivors; Information and referral services; A toll-free cancer information and support hotline. To learn more, visit www.supportconnection.org or call: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

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