New York State
Congressman Peter King (center), Suffolk County Legislators Steven J. Flotteron
and Tom Cilmi (far left and right) along with Town of Islip Supervisor Angie
Carpenter recognized the important services provided by the West Islip Breast
Cancer Coalition to residents on the South Shore of Long Island. President of
the WIBCC Margaret Campisi (2nd from left) was honored to have their
support at this year’s Annual Appreciation and Awareness Luncheon at Captain
Bill’s Restaurant in Bay Shore.
The WIBCC is a nonprofit, grass roots organization founded in 1992,
working to eradicate Breast Cancer and gynecological cancers. The Coalition was
directly responsible for the first comprehensive cancer cluster survey in
Suffolk County which lead to a multi-year Long Island breast cancer study
mandated by Congress in 1993. This group of volunteers provide support services
to women who are undergoing treatment and requiring post-mastectomy care through
the "Lend A Helping Hand" program to actively promote
cancer and environmental awareness with education, advocacy, and outreach
throughout the community.