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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:  Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
DATE:  November 18, 2009                                  PHONE: 845.348.2773

Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School’s “Stand Up To Cancer” Raises $1,400 for Pediatric Services at Nyack Hospital

Middle School students at New City’s Reuben Gittelman Hebrew Day School recently Stood Up to Cancer to raise funds for Nyack Hospital.  Organized by the Student Council, the “Stand Up to Cancer” day included a student/faculty dodgeball game, an opportunity for students to dress down and wear a baseball hat to school for a donation, a bake sale and T-shirt sale. 

With the theme of “Children Helping Children,” proceeds from the day were donated to Nyack Hospital at a special check presentation ceremony. 

“Every child is precious, and if we can make a difference in a child’s life it is a beautiful opportunity,” said Anat Valdman, Director of Student Life.  “Many of our students have performed individual acts of kindness, with donations of hair to Locks of Love or shaving their heads for St. Baldrick’s Day, but on Stand Up to Cancer Day we act as one in solidarity with other children.”

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.