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WBAB-FM Emcee Develops Run in Support of Breast Cancer Patients


Topic: Health Awareness Campaigns
Posted on 8/6/2015

Cox Radio’s WBAB-FM Long Island’s emcee “Fingers” is the brainchild of the “WBAB Sticky Finger Run,” which raises funds to support woman affected by breast cancer on long Island. After partnering with Mather Hospital’s Fortunato Breast Health Center, “Fingers” looked for the perfect place to host a Motorcycle Run. The run ended at the Great South Bay Music Festival. No other motorcycle run on Long Island ends at a festival of this magnitude and provides such an exciting way for riders to celebrate after a successful ride. Since its inception in 2007, the WBAB Sticky Finger Run has raised over $180,000 for the Mather Hospital, as well as incredible awareness for the struggle of those suffering from Breast Cancer and their families.



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