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Maspeth Federal Savings Bank presented Middle Village Relay for Life with a $10,000 check. Photos by Dean Moses
American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of
Middle Village host annual kickoff party
BY DEAN MOSES
EDITORIAL@QNS.COM
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The American Cancer Society and
the Relay For Life of Middle Village
hosted their kickoff event in Maspeth
on Wednesday, March 4, as they gear
up for their 18th annual Relay for Life
event.
During the event — held at O’Neill’s
Restaurant (64-21 53rd Dr. — attendees
were invited to dress in their favorite
jersey and in doing so, they were entered
into a raffl e to win a pizza party
and snack cooler for their team on
relay day. There was another raffl e for
anyone who wanted to donate $10, and
they would receive a VIP Basketball
Experience, which off ered the winner
tickets to a St. John’s men’s basketball
game at Madison Square Garden,
early entry and behind the scenes tour
of Madison Square Garden, a gift bag
and on-court photos.
Attendees could be heard chatting
about their plans for the next relay
while enjoying a delicious buffet.
There were also some guest speakers,
who discussed the importance of
relaying.
One of the guest speakers,
Judy Delaney, who worked with the
American Cancer Society’s Road to
Recovery as a volunteer driver for
many years. Through her experience
helping patients, she met Michelle
Murray, who became her close
friend and now, instead of driving
to cancer treatments, they drive to
fun places together. Unfortunately,
Delaney has also been diagnosed
with cancer.
Following the speeches, there was
announcement that Juniper Valley
Park track, the usual location where
the relay has been held for many
years, is undergoing construction.
The American Cancer Society has
been working with Middle Village
organizers and Councilman Robert
Holden’s offi ce to fi nd a new location.
At the moment, they have the eyes
set on Elmhurst Park, but no permits
have been approved yet.
The festivities also included games
where guests participated in word
games for a chance to win water
bottles and an award ceremony for
those whose steadfast dedication in
each relay always goes above and beyond.
Maspeth Federal Savings Bank
also presented Middle Village Relay
for Life with a $10,000 check.
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