14th Annual
Miles for Melanoma, Steps to Stop Skin Cancer
5K Run / Walk
The Rain Did Not Dampen Our Spirits
The rain did not dampen the spirits of those who came to honor and support their loved ones. While the weather could have been better, those who participated could not have been. It was a fun filled (WET) day and a good time was had by all. Below view some of the many pictures taken at the event.
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The Teams
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The 5K Run
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The Walk
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Stay Tuned More To Come!
Eisenhower Park, East Meadow NY
(Parking Field #2)
Run Medal Categories: Overall Male & Female Winners, plus 1st Place Winner, Male & Female in each runner age group.
Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76-80, 81 and over.
Prevention is the Cure
Come and Get a FREE Screening by Northwell Dermatology Service
Donation: Pre-register by May 14th, 2016 – $30 —– After May 14th, 2016 – $35
Registration entitles you to a CCMAC Be Sun Smart T-Shirt while supplies last.
Registration Begins: 08:00 am.
5K Run Registration Closes: 9:15 am. 5K Run Start Time: 09:30 am, Rain/Shine
Walk registration Closes: 11:00 am Walk Start Time:10:45 am, Rain/Shine
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR WALK/RUN NOW >>
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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Sunday May 31st, 2015
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.
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1.) Create Your Own Team or Support an Existing One
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
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
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Eisenhower Park, East Meadow NY
(Parking Field #2)
Run Medal Categories; Overall Male & Female Winners, plus 1st Place Winner, Male & Female in each runner age group.
Age Groups: 12 & Under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over.
Donation: Pre-register by May 6th, 2014 – $25
After May 6th, 2014 – $30
Registration entitles you to a CCMAC Be Sun Smart T-Shirt while supplies last.
Registration Begins: 08:00 am.
5K Run Registration Closes: 9:15 am. 5K Run Start Time: 09:30 am, Rain/Shine
Walk registration Closes: 11:00 am Walk Start Time:10:30 am, Rain/Shine
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR WALK/RUN NOW >>
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 9th
CCMAC’s 2012 5K Run / Walk Is A Huge Success!
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.
More to Follow………Pictures Below………………………
It was a beautiful, sunny, Sunday morning……
Registration Went Well…….
People Gathered Waiting to Start………..
Then the Runners lined Up……….
And They Were Off…..
Click Here to view more pictures of 5K Run Start, and the runners, running…..
And then the walkers lined up for their 5K Walk…..
and then they were off and walking….
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And The Finishers Began to Come Across the Finish Line…..
Pictured Above is CCMAC’s 2012 5k Race, First Place Male Finisher Overall – Mr. Hector Jaramillo. Congratulations Hector! We Appreciate Your Support!
Pictured Above is CCMAC’s 2012 5k Race, First Place Female Finisher Overall – Ms. Megan Lavery. Congratulations Megan! We Appreciate Your Support!
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The Awards
Pictured above is Megan Lavery receiving her Trophy for being the First Place Female Finisher.
2011 Miles for Melanoma Run / Walk
CCMAC’s Miles for Melanoma Run/Walk held in May is the highlight of the year, and the beginning of CCMAC’s Summer Sun Safety Initiatives. The event raises awareness, honors loved ones touched by Melanoma, and provides encouragement, strength and support for those newly diagnosed, and living with Melanoma.
Despite this past years rain, the Run/Walk was a success as always. CCMAC greatly appreciates the unwavering commitment and support of N.Y. State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and his wife (top). CCMAC was also honored to have New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, and Assemblyman Dave McDonough in attendance pledging to proclaim the BE SUN SMART® message to their constituents (2nd from top).
Miles for Melanoma 5 Run/Walk a Huge Success!
CCMAC’s 6th Annual Long Island miles for melanoma run walk was held at on May 15th, 2010 at Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, NY.. It was the first year CCMAC partnered with the Long Island Road Runners Club, and added a Run in addition to their customary walk. Teams of runners and walkers participated from all over the tri state area.
Runners, walkers and spectators attending the Miles for Melanoma Run/Walk, are always struck by the “In Memory Of” and “In Honor Of” signs that loved ones have sponsored along the Run/Walk Pathway.
Melanoma Run/Walk saw an increase in the number of groups and teams running and walking in memory of loved ones who have died as a result of Skin Cancer /Melanoma, or in support of their friends and loved ones who continue to battle the illness, or who are in submission.
Below (in order) Team Ohara, Team Coach’s Crew, Team Lisa and Team Nicole.
2099 Miles For Melanoma Walk
Miles for Melanoma Walk Our May Walk is always a 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 asource of encouragement and strength for those recently diagnosed with Melanoma to meet others who have successfully won their battle with melanoma.
Cory Eisner, as always does an OUTSTANDING job of coordinating this event. We are grateful for the continuing support of Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (pictured below ) with Colette Coyne, Harvey’s Wife, and event coordinator Cory Eisner) for who the prevention of Skin Cancer/Melanoma continues to be one of his priorities. CCMAC also thanks in particular John Remson and his family, who show up ever year at 6:00 to help set up the tents. We also thank Joe Greblunas of Hillside Beverage for his continuing support of our initiatives, whether it is the annual walk, beach screenings or our dinner dance, Joe is always there to ensure our participants are well hydrated. Thanks Joe!
