NYW NEWS ONLINE
2LT Robert
Calviello
Public Affairs Officer
Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10
WANTAGH, NY On Sunday October
19th over 80 cadets and senior members from across the squadrons within
CAP's Long Island Group assembled in the pre-dawn at Jones Beach State Park
to lend their support in the fight against breast cancer. Major Lou Fenech of
the Col. Francis S. Gabreski Squadron led a CAP team that provided
logistical support for the American Cancer Society's annual "Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer" walk. CAP members provided security and parking
details, manned relief stations and also walked the 5-mile route to aid
participants in distress.
The cadet staff headed by C/Lt Col. James Ridley II, and c/1st Lt. Stephanie
Filiberto managed shift assignments throughout the walk-a-thon. Although
unseasonal weather was a concern, cadets rotated in on breaks were able to
warm up with hot chocolate and a bowl of Major Fenechs homemade "stewp" a
long-time squadron recipe.
Despite the high winds and low
temperatures along the ocean shore line, 50,000 walkers whose number
included survivors, loved ones, relatives and friends of deceased cancer
victims and those who came out to support "the cause" helped raise over $3
million to fund breast cancer research, education and advocacy. The day was
also special for several CAP members in attendance; they too walked in honor
of friends and family members.
Walkers crossing the Jones Beach Board Walk
LI Group Sponsors Annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon 2008
Cadets man the
communications station during the walkathon