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.
Debbie Hughes, Lauri Appern & Jacqui Errico
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!
Information on
Strength for Life can be found at www.strengthforlifeNY.org
or by calling 631-675-6513
Every successful individual
knows that his or her achievement
depends on a community of persons working together.
~Paul Ryan
Every successful individual
knows that his or her achievement
depends on a community of persons working together.
~Paul Ryan
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