Duanesburg joins the fight against breast cancer

Oct. 26, 2009—Duanesburg Middle/High School hallways were awash in a sea of pink on Oct. 15, as students donned pink-colored clothing, ribbons and even hair to show their dedication to breast cancer awareness month.

During the day, students were able to purchase pink ribbons for $1 or donate $5 to the National Cancer Foundation and receive a free pink hair extension.

Hank Dunn, a hair stylist, community member and parent, generously donated her time during lunch periods to place the hair extensions on students and staff using glue and an iron.

In all, the day's activities helped raised nearly $800 to help fund cancer research.

"We're thrilled with the outcome of the day, and the student's commitment to breast cancer awareness," said health teacher Maureen Moffett, who helped organize the event.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Duanesburg's Teacher Association and other staff members, their families and friends joined 12,000 other individuals at the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which was held on Oct. 18, in Albany's Washington Park.

The event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, raised a total of $1,050,000 for breast cancer research.

A special thank you to everyone who generously donated their time and resources to this worthy cause.