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Nyack, NY – September 17, 2009 - With their brightly-colored tie-dyed Tee shirts and black baseball caps, The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital’s team set the pace at the recent Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  They joined the 25,000 runners and walkers who were there to help beat breast cancer. 

The Breast Center’s team of 80 Nyack Hospital employees, volunteers and friends raised over $9,000 to benefit the Komen Foundation as it continues its fight against this disease.  

Caption:  The team from The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital.

The Team’s success was possible through the efforts of the Nyack Hospital Medical Staff, employees and volunteers.  Starbucks of Nyack, The Rockland Bakery, and the Airmont Diner in Suffern also supported the cause and made the event a great success.  Special thanks to the Team members for their tireless energy and enthusiasm during the months of preparation and their successful fundraising efforts.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Have you scheduled you mammogram?  Call The Breast Center at 845.348.8551 and make your appointment today!  Please remember early detection is your best protection.

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.