CCMAC & Seaford Middle School
The health teachers and physical education teachers at Seaford Middle School dedicated a whole day of gym classes to eduate their students on how to be safe in the sun. Pictured below left to right, are Mr. Berto, Ms. Kaplan, Mrs. Coyne and Ms. Cerasi. Pictured below right are Mrs. Coyne and Mrs. Kaplan.
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Pictured below left are students listening attentively to Mrs. Coyne’s presentation on the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and how to Be Sun Smart! Pictured below right are students lining up to view their skin using the Derma Scan.
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CCMAC & Notre Dame University in South Bend
Colette Coyne traveled to Notre Dame University in South Bend Indiana to provide education regarding the dangers or unprotected sun exposure and tanning salons. Pictured below are students preparing for a Be Sun Smart Day on the campus of Notre Dame.
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CCMAC’s
11th Annual Miles For Melanoma “Accurate” 5K Run/Walk
A Huge Success
A great day in which individuals and families from all over came together to celebrate loved ones and feel the strength of those who have been, or are in treatment.
The success of the annual 5K Run/Walk walk depends upon two groups of people; those who come to run, walk and cheer, and those involved in the planning, coordination and implementation of the event. CCMAC is grateful and appreciative of all those; the board and volunteers who work so hard planning and implementing this very important event.
The day of the walk starts with committed volunteers who arrive at the park shortly before the sun rises in order to unload the truck, set up the tents, tables, and chairs; hang the banners, post the signage, fill the balloons, and line the Run/Walk path with the hundreds of the “In Honor of, and In Memory” signs. Some of the early morning risers included Jerry Pelan 1st. on the scene at 5am to unload the truck, his early arrival and help gave us a big head start and getting everything set up on time. Next to arrive was Joe Buckshaw, his son Joe, a friend Jason and one other friend who was bribed to come so early on. Without these guys the tents would have never been set up on time. Later Joe Sr. also did a bang up job with the helium balloons. Soon to follow was Mrs. Debbie Amato, whose beautiful daughter Debbie Amato Formato died this past October from Melanoma. The Mrs. Amato, Debbie her daughter and friends were regular attendees of past walks. Mrs. Amato could not do enough to help us set up and ensure the event want smoothly. Special thanks to Mrs. Debbie Amato, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Once at the park the first thing our attendees do is register. Registration this year was handled by; Fred and Kathy Kortman, Marisue, Rocco and Jill Ianarelli, Kathy & Mary Antonacci and John Traina, ZoeAnn Hamilton and Lisa Dzurilla, and Angela Pitto.
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Following registration folks head over to receive their “GOODY BAGS”, at the “GOODY BAG TABLE” staffed by the Clark high school cheerleaders.
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While waiting for the run and walk to begin over 150 attendees took advantage of the FREE Skin Cancer Screenings being offered at the walk. We are grateful to Dr. Jeff Ellis of Belaray Dermatology and Dr. Amit Garg, Chair of Dermatology of the North Shore -LIJ Dermatology Department who made this possible. The NS-LIJ dermatology department also had a team participating in the run. Barbara and Donald Gleason managed all registrations for the screening event. Dr, Jeff Ellis is pictured below left, and Dr. Amit Garg below right with baseball cap.
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Many participants visited the Prize Wheel and Kids tables which were a big hit with all of the Kids, young and old. The prize wheel and table were managed by Helen Sanudo and Grace and Kate Buckshaw, while the Kids table was managed by Wendy & Rich Ruocco, Tina and Lauren Ruocco, and Mark.
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The Kids table provided children of all ages an opportunity make bracelets using UV Sensitive Beads and paint finger nails with UV Sensitive Polish. The UV sensitive beads and polish when exposed to the UV rays of the sun turn colors from white to purple. The stronger the rays, the darker purple they turn. The kids are having fun and learning at the same time. They also could get their faces painted which as you can tell from the slide show below many took advantage of.
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Prior to the Run/Walk beginning we were proud to have the Nassau County Explorers Honor Guard and Officer Sharon Galvin of the Nassau County Police Department present the Flag and lead us in the pledge of allegiance.
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In addition to those running, walking and cheering CCMAC is especially grateful for the continued support of the events sponsors and promoters; Belaray Dermatology, Blue Lizard, Cablevision News Channel 12 Long Island, Emblem Health, Fresh 102.7, Hats.com, Hillside Beverage, Jay Letterman and My Country 96.1 WJVC, Jay Oliver & Long Island News Radio 103.9 FM, King Kullen, McCLain Laboratories, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the Nassau County Legislature, North Shore – LIJ Dermatology, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Snapple, and UVSkinz.
Thanks to Holly Koehler and Laura Hamilton for selling chances, to Marissa and ALexa of the Clarke Cheerleaders for staffing the Volunteer Sign in Table, to Katie Vollino & Bella for staffing the Greeters, and to Carole Frost Kelly (Melanoma Survivor) for staffing the Merchandise Table, and for all the work she continues to do over the years to prevent Melanoma Skin Cancer. Carole has been a great support to many diagnosed with this terrible disease. Special thanks to our our photographers; Wendy Ruocco and Theresa McCloskey of Team McCloskey, who every year do a great job capturing special moments and documenting the event in pictures, and our Videographer Rosalia Gaudino, of Team Gaudino for capturing special moments on video. Thank You Wendy, Theresa and Rosalia!
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2015 5K Walk
11th Annual 5K Run/Walk Sponsors
2015 5K Run
2015 TEAMS
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A Video Capturing the Days Events!
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From the Optimum Neighborhood Journal
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11th Annual Miles For Melanoma “Accurate” 5K Run/Walk
Sunday May 31st, 2015
Utilizing The “IPICO” Chip System
A FUN DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Prize Wheel – T-Shirts – Raffles – 50/50
Special Kids Tables
11th Annual 5K Run/Walk Sponsors
How Can You Help?
Help CCMAC Secure Donations, and/or Raise Awareness
With your help, proceeds from the Miles for Melanoma 5K Run / Walk will enable CCMAC to continue to increase public awareness of the dangers and causes of Skin Cancer / Melanoma.
Help us to Reach our Goal
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1.) Create Your Own Team or Support an Existing One
Team Mary
2.) Download a 5K Run / Walk Pledge Form
Securing pledges and donations are not required to participate in the Run or Walk.
3.) Download, Purchase and Return RAFFLE TICKETS
Bring Raffle Tickets to Walk When Registering
4.) Help CCMAC Advertise & Get the Word Out
Personalized Walk Sign
A Special Opportunity to Show Your Love
Walk Sign to be placed around the 5K Run / Walk Course
$30.00 Each
Deadline for sign requests May 24th
News & Events
Previous Events
Respond to The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to
Prevent Skin Cancer / Melanoma
In response to the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer / Melanoma, CCMAC and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano are sponsoring a FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING at Cantiague Park.
DATE: 09/14/2014 (Sunday)
TIME: 11:00am – 02:00pm
LOCATION: Cantiague Park, Hicksville, NY. (West John Street, East of Cantiague Rock Road)
2014 FREE SCREENINGS
CCMAC has been providing FREE Skin Cancer Screenings on the Boardwalk at Jones Beach State Park, County and Town Parks, and other locations around the New York metropolitan area since 2005. Without the dedication and generosity of dermatologist, residents, and other staff from Memorial Sloan Kettering, Stony Brook University, Mount Sinai, North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Belaray Dermatology, All Island Dermatology, and McClain Laboratories these life saving screenings would not be able to be provided to the Long Island Community. Early identification and early intervention saves lives. Many of those screened are referred to private physicians for more comprehensive examinations and follow up.
2014 FREE SCREENINGS were provided at Jones Beach State Park, and at the Town of Babylon’s Overlook Beach information regarding each screening is below.
Jones Beach Boardwalk Central Mall, July 27th, 2014
Dr. Ahmed Hadi & Dr. Dan Bernstein of Mt. Sinai Hospital Dept. of Dermatology
CCMAC in collaboration with the American Academy of Dermatology, and Dr. Jordan Slutsky of Stonybrook University Hospital’s Department of Dermatology, Dr’s Ahmed Hadi formerly of Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Dermatology, and Dr. Daniel Bernstein of Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Dermatology, and Dr. Jospeh Onorato of All Island Dermatology provided FREE SCREENINGS at Jones Beach State Park.
Colette Coyne Speaking with NYS Lifeguards
New York State Senator Phil Boyle at Overlook Beach
Senator Phil Boyles Staff, Angel, Ann and Christine
In addition to collaborating with the Medical Community to provide the FREE Screenings, CCMAC has been very fortunate to collaborate with and have the support of politicians that really care about the health and well being of the residents of Long Island, and New York State. The FREE Screening held at Overlook Beach, Babylon NY. could not have been provided without the support of New York State Senator Phil Boyle and his hard working staff.
5k Run/Walk
While Sun Safety is encouraged all year round, CCMAC holds its annual “Miles for Melanoma Run/Walk during May which is Melanoma Month. The Run/Walk is always the highlight of the year, and serves many important purposes. It enables families, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, cousins, grand parents and friends to acknowledge their loved one touched by melanoma. It is also a source of encouragement and strength for those recently diagnosed with Melanoma to meet others who have successfully won their battle with melanoma. It is also an educational event and certainly fun for the children of walkers. They have the opportunity to make their own UV Bracelets and while doing so, learn of the necessary precautions that all should take regarding Sun exposure.
Click On a link Below to Learn About That Years Run/Walk
2008 – 2007 – 2006 – 2005 – 2004
2003 – 2002 – 2001 – 2000
July 2010: CCMAC’s Free Skin Cancer Screening Series a Huge Success!
With the help of Senator Charles Fuschillo and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano (pictured below) CCMAC concluded their Summer Skin Cancer Screening Series at Nassau County’s Wantagh Park, Wantagh, NY. Over 150 people were screened, ½ of which were referred for follow up regarding suspect lesions. CCMAC not only appreciates the support of Senator Fuschillo, but also that of his staff (pictured below) for getting the word out, and for all their onsite assistance. Last, and certainly not least CCMAC thanks the Wantagh Park Staff (pictured below) for their gracious hospitality and assistance in making this such a successful event.
