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HBCAC Named A 2007 Beneficiary Of The Long Island 2 Day Walk Set For June 9th & 10th, 2007

For the fourth year, the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC) has been named one of the beneficiaries of the Long Island 2 Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. With nearly $400,000 raised from the 2006 event alone, this 35-mile walk has surpassed $1,000,000 in fundraising earnings since the inaugural walk in 2004 – with 100% of the proceeds being distributed exclusively to 14 Long Island not-for-profit women’s health organizations.

LI2DAY was organized and established to raise awareness and funding for the fight against breast cancer and to improve the quality of life for the families affected by breast cancer here on Long Island. All proceeds raised by walkers participating in the annual June event are distributed to breast cancer outreach organizations throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties.

The two-day, 35-mile walk begins Saturday morning at Smith Point County Park at the Fire Island Barrier Beach in Shirley and continues along scenic Suffolk County roads. After 20 miles, participants camp overnight and enjoy a family style feast, live entertainment and fun at Cathedral Pines County Park in Middle Island. Walkers complete a 15-mile route back to Smith Point County Park the following day and mark the completion of the event with an emotional awards ceremony and celebration.

In an effort to recruit new walkers for the 2007 LI2DAY Walk, slated for Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th – the organization is launching its first annual “New Year’s Resolution” promotion. All walkers who register in the month of January will receive a discount off of the standard registration fee, which includes: event t-shirts, breakfast and lunch for two days, Saturday night dinner, new tents, hot showers, water, snacks, secure parking and roundtrip transportation to Smith Point County Park for opening and closing ceremonies.

To facilitate walker registration, LI2DAY has also launched a new interactive website: www. li2daywalk.org, where walkers may register individually, or as teams, to meet their fundraising goals. For further information, interested walkers, volunteers and sponsors can call 631-863-2DAY (2329) or visit www.li2daywalk.org. or visit the HBCAC website at www.hbcac.org to download a registration application.

Come join the fun! HBCAC members and supporters interested in volunteering for a few hours at this very special weekend or participating in our water station booth along the walk route, please call the office at 631-547-1518 or email us at friends@hbcac.org.