The Long Island Heart Associates and the New York Heart Research Foundation to Participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Light the Night Walk” at Eisenhower Park
October 16, 2009
(Mineola, N.Y.)- Today, Long Island Heart Associates and the New York Heart Research Foundation will participate in the annual “Light the Night Walk” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Melville Chapter. The walk will take place at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY on October 16, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. (registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the walk will commence at 7:30 p.m.). The fundraiser is a patient focused event in which participants walk during the night holding lighted red and white balloons. The red balloons represent supporters and the white balloons represent survivors. Long Island Heart Associates and the New York Heart Research Foundation is lending their support to those who are suffering with Leukemia and/or Lymphoma.
“As one of the largest most influential cardiology groups on Long Island, we are proud to participate in events such as this that give back to the members of our community,” stated Dr. Steven Shayani, Medical Director at Long Island Heart Associates. “As a fellow non-for-profit specializing in cardiac clinical trials, it is especially important that we lend a hand to organizations that are making the strides that we are,” stated Patty Hodnette Research Coordinator at the New York Heart Research Foundation.
About Long Island Heart Associates:
The LIHA doctors are considered to be among the most elite in the cardiac field. They include, Dr. Steven Shayani, Dr. Steven Zeldis, Dr. Richard Smith, Dr. Michael K. Jason, Dr. Brian Paimany, Dr. Ricardo Benenstein, Dr. Avi Fischer (Electrophysiology), and Dr. Robert Pyo (Interventional). Our doctors are board certified in cardiovascular diseases, echocardiology, nuclear cardiology, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology. In addition they have been recognized as distinguished Fellows of the American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C). We currently have six locations in Long Island and Queens in Mineola, Plainview, Manhasset, Bellmore, Woodmere, and Kew Gardens.
www.LIHEART.org
About the New York Heart Research Foundation:
The New York Heart Research Foundation (NYHRF) was established in 2002. The NYHRF is dedicated to participation in clinical research that will provide patients with the latest in diagnostic and treatment options. The NYHRF is also dedicated to the improvement of clinical practice and promotion of scientific inquiry, communication, and advancement of education for the benefit of health care professional and the public at large.
www.NYHRF.com
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since the first funding in 1954, LLS has awarded more than $600 million in research funding.In 2009, LLS celebrates its 60th anniversary with the launch of a special Web site, lls.org/innovation. Moving forward, our goal for the future is one in which LLS has transformed the lives of people with blood cancer and the healthcare landscape that patients, families and caregivers navigate. Your stories are a part of our history and our future. We urge patients, caregivers and our fundraisers alike to share them and celebrate our mission. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Home Office is based in White Plains, NY. To learn more about us, use our Chapter Finder to find the LLS chapter in your area, or contact us via email or phone at (800) 955-4572. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
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