28 times • OCTOBER 22, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com FoR BREAKInG nEWS vISIT www.couriersun.com SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS CUTLER’S EvElyn GomEz reference librarian and breast cancer survivor brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 PERSONAL BACKGROUND: Gomez was born and raised in New York City as the youngest of three and the only girl in her family. She moved Jackson Heights to start a family after living in the Bronx for a handful of years with the man who is now her husband. Gomez has a 5-year-old son who is enrolled in kindergarten at their local public school. MOTIVATION TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY: Being a breast cancer survivor who is currently in a clinical trial, and a lifelong Yankees fan, it seemed like a no-brainer for Gomez to support the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation’s 5K race at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 15. She thinks that including “America’s national pastime” by running the race around Yankee Stadium is the perfect way to get cancer awareness out while raising muchneeded funds and having fun. “Today, we’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t been touched by cancer in some form or another, and I chose this opportunity to combine something I love with an important message – make a difference and support cancer research,” Gomez said. “I really feel strongly about cancer research, and the idea that we can all make a difference if we work together.” PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND CAREER: While Gomez received her master’s degree in library science in 2006, she has worked in the library services field for about 20 years. She is currently a reference librarian at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, a law firm in Manhattan. “As a librarian, I understand that getting creative is often the only way to get information out to the people.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Gomez was diagnosed with breast cancer just three months after having given birth, and went through chemotherapy, a mastectomy and finally radiation. After her surgery, she had to have friends come over to help take care of her baby because she couldn’t pick him up herself. She says that everyone goes through challenges, and she believes it’s how one recovers from those challenges that really counts. “Because of my cancer diagnosis, there were lots of challenges I had to face while still trying to get used to the ‘roll’ of being a new mom,” Gomes said. “Like many first-time mothers, I struggled with nursing and was just getting into the swing of things when I had to stop so I could go on chemotherapy.” GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Gomez says her biggest achievement is still being here, and is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends. With that support, she will run in her second Damon Runyon 5K and she even has a team to run with – her son, who will be participating in the Kids Fun Run, and her childhood friend who lost her mother to lung cancer. She hopes that every year her team will grow and spread their reach to continue to spread the word about cancer awareness and how everyone can make a difference. “I am just shy from being a five-year cancer survivor, and even though I still suffer from bouts of being terrified that cancer will make a return appearance— and possibly not having the chance to see my son grow up—I know I can’t let this diagnosis get in the way of living my life.” REPAIRS LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years this be saving 10%ANY With Coupon.Limit Excludes CUTLER’S 516-SAVE • Oil near • Ultra Bioheat/• 24/support Call Photo courtesy of evelyn Gomez Celebrating 2 Years of Service! Thank you for Your Loyalty and Support! $5 OFF Any Chemical service over $40 With this ad. Valid on Tues, Wed, and Thurs During the month of November Cut, Style, Color, Highlights, Balayage, Ombre, Color Correction, Conditioning Treatments Luann Maria Anna Rosanna Maria Paula Josephine Village Chapels, Inc. 67-67 Eliot Avenue Middle Village, NY 11379 718-458-3000 Funeral Directors John DiMario, George H. Luhrin If You’ve Been Putting Off Prearranging Because Of The Expense, We Have Good News... Prearrangement doesn’t have to cost anything. What many people don’t know is that you need not prepay when you prearrange. We’re happy to record your wishes and hold them on le at no charge. Call our funeral home for details. Full Service Funeral at affordable prices. Please call or stop in. 70-17 Cooper Avenue. Glendale, NY 11385 • (718) 366-7200 Ridgewood Times HIRING FOR YOUR COMPANY? TO ADVERTISE YOUR JOB OFFERINGS CALL 718.821.7500
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