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Circle for a Cause raises $2720 for Strength for Life

On Sunday September 22, 2013, Giant Step Services of Hauppauge  held their second annual “Circle for a Cause” fundraiser to benefit Strength for Life raising $2720 for the non profit.  Strength for Life provides FREE exercise classes and wellness retreats for cancer patients/survivors on Long Island.  Giant Step Services is a community based comprehensive vocational/independent living program for post-secondary students with learning challenges located in Hauppauge, NY. 

 

The Giant Step program is designed to maximize each young adult’s growth by utilizing supportive, individualized approach to movement from home or boarding school to community and work or post-secondary academics. The students went above and beyond reaching out to family and friends and walking laps to show their support of the Strength for Life  programs that promote “fighting cancer with exercise.” Their sponsorship was matched by Ms. Lauri Alpern and Mr. Dave Finkelstein of Giant Step Services. This is truly a blessing for Strength for Life. 

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For every $300 donation a cancer patient/survivor is sponsored for a wellness retreat participating in an overnight stay, a day full of classes (Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga, Strength Training, Reiki and Meditation) and fabulous guest speakers presenting on alternative therapies and nutrition.  Giant Step Services sponsored 9 new survivors to attend a wellness retreat in 2014. Kudos to all the walkers!

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Information on Strength for Life can be found at www.strengthforlifeNY.org or by calling 631-675-6513

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