Gerritsen Beach
Three cheers to Dan Foster, cancer survivor, ambassador to the Colon Cancer Alliance, legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society, and Standing O Pal of the Hour. Dan has walked a mile — well several miles in fact — for colorectal cancer awareness. Since 1996 when Dan was first diagnosed,until the present, Dan has managed to raise a whole lot of gelt that goes toward cancer research.
At a ceremony held at Beth Israel Medical Center, Dan presented a check for $15,000, the proceeds from this year’s annual 5K fun run to Dr. Warren Enker. The money was donated to Dan’s Colorectal Cancer Research Fund to help the Robot for Robotic surgery program at the hospital. Dan also presented the good doctor with a “Saves Lives Award” plaque.
Besides raising money for cancer and being an advocate, Dan fosters hope to others battling the disease. He has been cancer-free for 17 years.
Standing O gives Dan a great big cheer for all his hard work, dedication, and inspiration.
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