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WATCH: Sachem North Teacher Speaks About Cancer Diagnosis
"The Dezy Story" is a new documentary about Matt "Dezy" DiStefano and how he's inspired so many as he battles stage 4 cancer.
A new documentary features Sachem North teacher Matt “Dezy” DiStefano speaking about his cancer diagnosis and how it has led him to transform his life in ways that we can all learn and benefit from.
His story includes the inspiration behind the birth of the DezyStrong Foundation. "The Dezy Story" was directed and produced by DiStefano's former volleyball player, Chris Caiozzo.
DiStefano, 41, is the assistant boys volleyball coach at Sachem North.
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"When people find out they have cancer, they think their life is over,” DiStefano, a father of three, has said, according to a Sachem Report story. “For me it’s different. For me it’s the beginning of something special in life. A life in which I can help others change their way of mentally approaching the disease, learning to be a warrior, a fighter, and have hope.”
Special night for #DezyStrong and Sachem East football! #GoArrows pic.twitter.com/ase4VRDloQ
— Sachem Schools (@SachemSchools) September 27, 2019
The Varsity and JV Girls #Volleyball teams raised funds and donated all proceeds to the #DEZYSTRONG FOUNDATION. The fundraiser, named after a local volleyball coach who is battling cancer, supports children and families affected by cancer. #Mack #FightCancer pic.twitter.com/shYkXWP6d8
— Commack Schools (@CommackSchools) October 3, 2019
Sachem North Girls XC showing their support! #dezystrong @annecav04 @ajyoungruns @mirandagarcas @SachemHSNorth @SachemReport @SachemSchools @SectXISuffolk @sydney_buechner pic.twitter.com/cMPx6ttmYG
— Joseph Azzato (@SNGXC) October 16, 2019
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