Community Corner

Blow Away Breast Cancer at Nyack Hospital Sunday

Nyack Hospital started the Blow Away Breast Cancer to promote breast health awareness in the community.

The event is also a fundraiser to pay for breast health services for those in need in Rockland County.

Sunday's event begins with the BABC 5K Walk/Run that starts and ends at Nyack Hospital Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.

The planting of pink pinwheels in honor of loved ones dealing with breast cancer and in memory of those lost to the disease will follow at 10:30 a.m. along with the Baker's Battle, in which local bakeries create a "pinwheel-inspired" dessert. Pinwheels can also be downloaded for those who donate online here

Check out Nyack Hospital's Blow Away Breast Cancer web page here.for more information or to see a full list of donors. 


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