Community Corner
Meet The Charity: Rachel's Dance For The Cure Of Commack Fights Childhood Cancer
The charity, which helps families battle childhood cancer, was started in memory of Rachel, who died of acute myeloid leukemia in 2018.
COMMACK, NY — Local charities are the unsung heroes of our communities. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations strive to create lasting change and positively impact the lives of those around them.
Some people start organizations as a way to cope with grief, some see an issue they want to tackle, and some want to bring lasting change. Sometimes, all those reasons apply.
Patch wants to highlight your local charity and connect it with community members who want to help and do good, so that way, more people can benefit. Here is just one of many charities doing terrific work in your community.
What is your name?
Aimee Antorino
What is the name of your charity?
Rachel’s Dance for the Cure
What is your position within your charity?
President
What community is your organization based in
Commack
Link to your website
What is your mission?
We are dedicated to helping families fighting childhood cancer.
What does your charity do to further its mission? Please list examples.
We fundraise within the Commack and Huntington communities. We hold dance-a-thons, walk-a-thons, talent shows, bake sales, sell merchandise, etc. in order to raise money to help patients and their families struggling with medical bills, holiday gifts, funeral costs, etc.
What inspired you to start your charity?
My daughter, Rachel, who lost her battle with AML at age 14 in 2018.
How can people help you accomplish your organization's mission or get involved in events?
By donating to our website, by volunteering to help at our fundraisers, by holding their own fundraisers, by "Going GOLD" in the month of September.
What is the most memorable moment you've had since starting your organization?
Seeing the patients receive holiday gifts and seeing the parents not have to struggle with medical bills while their child is in the hospital receiving treatment.
What else would you like people to know about your charity?
We are always looking for more volunteers and new fundraising ideas!
What are your organization's social media pages or handles?
Facebook: Rachel’s Dance for the Cure
instagram: rachelsdanceforthecure
Do you help run a charity?
Nominate it here or share this link with someone who does.
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