January 7^th 2017

Despite the years first big snowfall, blustery winds, near white out conditions, and very, very cold temperatures. Members of the Carle Place community braved the elements and turned out in droves to celebrate and honor the lives of two of their own, Leanne Kozak and Lynn Devivo, who lost their battles with Melanoma, the deadliest form of Skin Cancer.

The event organizer Paul Steck (Melanoma Survivor), his wife Maria, daughter Natalie, the Carle Place Community, and the family and friends of Leanne and Lynn continue to raise awareness and spread the “Be Sun Smart” message to prevent Skin Cancer Melanoma. Protect Yourself From the Dangerous and Deadly UV Rays of the Sun; Wear sunscreen daily, hats, sunglasses, and UV clothing; See Your Dermatologist Yearly, and Don’t Use Tanning Beds!

The evening’s event was a huge success. It was held at Manning’s Restaurant and Pub located in Carle Place; featuring food, drinks, dancing, magic, music, door prizes, silent and Chinese auctions and more.

CCMAC THANKS Natalie Steck, Jessica Pisani, Julia Beattie and our MC Thomas Vestuto for all their help making the event a success!

CCMAC THANKS all the following for their donations that helped make the event a success!

200 Computer Solutions, Air Brush by Kathy, Kathy Kozak, The Antonacci Family, Café Gino’s, Carmen Drugs, Christina Shaw Agency, Denise Coucoulas, Eillen Lichtenstein, Eileen & Kathy Kozak, Fred & Kathy Kortmann, Greenvale Electric – Rich Russel, Jo Haramis, Harold Bollachi Esq., Joan & Ed Steck, Keystone Tire & Auto Repair, La Botega, Carle Place, Lisbon Café, Michael Rossetti, Mike Kelly, Hoops 101, Mill Creek Inn, Mim’s Restaurant, NRL Wealth Creation Strategies, Organic Crush, Paniccia Family, Panera Restaurant, Pat McHugh, Paul & Maria Steck, Phil Smith, Stew Leonards, The Coyne Family, The Pisani Family, Tildet Varon – Growing With Truth Inc., Vincents Clam Bar, and Wheatley Hills Discounts Wine and Spirits.

Event Pictures

Auction Winners

Phil Smith @ www.Philsmithmusic.com

Magician Michael Rosetti @ www.magicmichaelrossetti.com/

Natalie Steck, Jessica Pisani, Julia Beattie and our MC Thomas Vestuto

May 2009: The Memorial Day Weekend Air Show held at Jones Beach provided an excellent opportunity to raise awareness regarding the dangers of unprotected sun exposure, Skin Cancer / Melanoma. We were delighted to respond to the invitation of the Bethpage Credit Union, the lead sponsor of the Air Show. Dermatologists did spot checks in the CCMAC tent on both days. Thanks again to the sponsorship of OSI Pharmaceutical Foundation, a full page ad containing BE SUN SMART® information outlining regular self body exams was given to every person entering the event. It was estimated that close to 400,000 attended during the course of the two day show. Below (L) Dr. Ted Daly of Garden City Dermatology; as well as Pat Coyne & Kathy Antonacci (Below Right). Kathy works tirelessly to educate others regarding the disease. She lost her beloved husband Guy to Melanoma last year.

Mercy Hospital and CCMAC

Skin Cancer Awareness Evening

Mercy Hospital and CCMAC co-sponsored and evening of awareness attended by over 200 Health Educators, School Nurses and Athletic Directors from Long Islands Public Schools. Attendees from as far away as Riverhead and Southampton were enlightened by Dr.Ashfaq A. Marghoob’s informative presentation on the prevention and detection of Melanoma Skin Cancer.  In addition Mrs. Colette Coyne also addressed the audience sharing with them the mission and works of CCMAC as well as the message “Be Sun Smart”.

Dr.Ashfaq A. Marghoob

Mrs. Colette Coyne

Pictured left to right, Billy Snak Melanoma Survivor, Vincent DiRubbio CEO of Mercy Hospital, Beth Hammerman Public Relations Mercy Hospital, Dr. Spillane Dermatology Services Mercy Hospital, Colette Coyne of CCMAC and Dr. Ashfaq A. Marghoob.

CCMAC and the Special Olympics

CCMAC continues to support the Special Olympics, and participate in this very special event in New York State. For the past three years CCMAC has volunteered it’s services distributing prevention and awareness materials, in collaboration with the Sun Safety Alliance. Pictured below are Beverly Berkin Health Education consultant to the Special Olympics, and Colette Coyne.

CCMAC and Community Health Fairs

Easthampton Healthcare Center Fair

CCMAC continues to participate in Community Health Fairs, like this one pictured bottom left. Below are a Mother and Son, residents of East Hampton, at the East Hampton Healthcare Center Fair where the “Be Sun Smart” message was received by all in attendance. The same message was received at a Health Fair for employees of Keyspan this month.

Keyspan Health Fair

CCMAC Founders Patrick and Colette Coyne take a break during the Keyspan Health Fair for emplyees. Over  a hundred Keyspan employees stopped by to check their skin using CCMAC;s Derma Scan machine, donated by McClain Labs.

CCMAC and the Special Olympics

CCMAC continues to support the Special Olympics, and participate in this very special event in New York State. For the past three years CCMAC has volunteered it’s services distributing prevention and awareness materials, in collaboration with the Sun Safety Alliance. Pictured below are Mary, Colette and Patty Coyne who volunteered their services at this years Special Olympics.

Be Sun Smart!

“Sun Smart” 

Sunset and Lobster Bake

Dockers Waterside

This past August CCMAC held it’s first summer fundraiser, a Sunset and Lobster Bake in the Hamptons.  What better place to increase awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure than in the Hamptons, where so many individuals and their families enjoy the beach.  We would like to especially thank former Southampton Town Supervisor Vince Cannusccio for his support in helping make this event a huge success. We would also like to thank Maureen Dolan for her efforts in coordinating this event and the Irish American Society for their continued support.

In addition we would like to thank the town board of Southampton under the direction of Supervisor Skip Heaney and especially Councilwoman Linda Kabot who recognizes and supports the need for increased awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure in our communities year round.  Ms. Kabot whose own life has been touched through friends who have had Melanoma has pledged to distribute informational materials, videos, posters and brochures to libraries and recreational facilities through out the town.  We thank her and all the members of the town board for hearing our message “Be Sun Smart”!

Be Sun Smart!

Melanoma and Breast Cancer, A Cross Education Initiative

Preventing Cancer Together

CCMAC for the past two years has been providing video and print educational and awareness materials to both the public and professionals in attendance at the annual Mauer Breast Cancer Foundation sponsored conference on Breast Cancer. CCMAC commends the Mauer Foundation for their continuing efforts against breast cancer and recognizing the need for cross education efforts regarding all cancers. We are also very grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of their annual conference as well as their annual “Run / Walk for Mom”. Cancer Prevention and Awareness Campaigns must be expanded to educate the public about the many dangers they face in their day-to-day lives.

The message of being Sun Smart takes on an even more significant meaning to those women who are being treated for Breast Cancer, as some medications and radiation increases their risks in the sun.

In addition CCMAC was able to participate in the Mauer Foundations Annual Run / Walk for Moms, and provide educational awareness materials and Sun Screen to the many who were running and walking in the sun that day.

Colette Coyne Sr. at CCMAC’s information booth (below) at the Annual Mauer Breast Cancer Foundation Sponsored Conference at the Long Island Marriott.

Colette Coyne Sr. and Thomas Coyne (below) staff the CCMAC information booth at the Mauer Breast Cancer Foundation Sponsored Run / Walk for Moms.