On Aug. 27 through Aug. 29, Avon in partnership with the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), is sponsoring a three-day Breast Cancer Walkathon from West Point to Manhattan. The proceeds from this walk will be used for breast cancer research. As only 2000 participants will make this walk, each participant must pledge to donate a minimum of $1800.

We would like to demonstrate to all of the New York Massapequa's compassion and commitment to helping others. As long-time community members, we would like to represent you in this walk. In order to meet our pledge of $3600, we need your support.

Breast cancer has touched the lives of many Massapequans. It is time to become part of the solution. We must not be insignificant. We must not take life for granted. We must do something bold. Inspiring. Challenging . We must do it now. We are appealing to all Massapequa business people to be a part of this meaningful demonstration.

You can help. Please make your checks payable to AVON's Breast Cancer 3-Day and send by July 1, to:

Rose Castello

358 Grand Avenue

Massapequa Park, New York 11762

or,

Christine Nottonson

38 Fairwater Avenue

Massapequa, New York 11758.

Donations are tax deductible.

In an effort to carry your spirit of encouragement with us on our 60-mile trek, we plan to put the names of all donating organizations on our T-shirts.

Thank you in advance for helping find a cure.

To get to know who we are, the following are personal profiles.

Rose Castello:

Massapequa Resident 40 Years

Married, 3 Children

Massapequa Educator

Served Massapequa as:

East Lake PTA President

Nassau District PTA Chairman

Citizen Advisory Committees

Developed McKenna Breast Cancer Read-A-Thon (1998-99)

Awarded:

PTA Honorary Life Membership Award

PTA Distinguished Service Award

Christine Nottonson:

Massapequa Resident 25 Years

Married, 2 Children

Account Assistant for Massapequa-Based Business

Massapequa School District School Board President

Served Massapequa as:

President Massapequa PTA Council

President Unqua PTA

Nassau District PTA Associate Director

Citizens Advisory Committees

Awarded:

PTA Honorary Life Membership Award

PTA Distinguished Service Award

Rose Castello

Christine Nottonson