Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk

An Organization You Can Believe In

Since our inception in 2004, LI2DAY has donated nearly $4 million dollars for community-based programs that provide assistance to Long Islanders affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer does not discriminate. LI2DAY funds programs that encompass multi-cultural, socioeconomic and age-specific populations such as those of young breast cancer survivors. The programs we have funded over the last 8 years have grown to include counseling services specifically designed for children and teens affected by their parent/guardian's breast cancer, as well as Hospice programs that provide comfort and dignity to the patient and their family at the end-stage-of-life.

Together through our diverse beneficiary organizations we are helping women, men and their families have a fighting chance against breast cancer.

Lend A Helping Hand and Similar Programs assisted more than 1,500 families from Manhasset to Montauk Point, providing transportation to/from treatment, meals, housekeeping, childcare, medical expenses, financial assistance and much more.
Education and Awareness helped more than 18,000 residents through educational brochures, health fairs and wellness programs.
Women's Centers apply funds to purchase digital equipment, provide mammograms and procedures not covered by insurance or for the uninsured - assisting over 30,000 women with early detection and services at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Women's Health & Resource Center, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Cancer Services Program of Eastern Suffolk at Peconic Bay Medical Center and Ellen Hermanson Breast Center at Southampton Hospital.
Breast Cancer Counseling/Support for over 45,600 survivors and their families is provided, as well as, counseling programs specific to children and teens whose parent has been affected by breast cancer.
Self Esteem Aids including wigs, prosthesis, bras and more are essential to healing and often are not covered by health insurance, but funds from the LI2Day Walk go towards the purchase of these items.
Acute Financial Aid Programs assisted more than 500 families with one-time grants to help with loss of income, mounting expenses, medication and child care.
Research Grant provides critical start-up funding and continued support for new CSHL faculty member Dr. Mikala Egeblad, whose breast cancer research studies will ultimately provide important information that will suggest ways to block the recruitment of myeloid cells to tumors, thus preventing breast cancer metastasis.
Scholarships are awarded yearly to high school seniors who are the children of families affected by breast cancer. 42 Long Island students have received $105,000 in LI2DAY Scholarship Awards
SOS Program provide funding or services for those who have lost a loved one to breast cancer including financial assistance to offset the cost of funeral expenses, childcare, housecleaning and food services.
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient Outreach Programs distribute more than 4,325 gift bags containing vital information resources, seatbelt softeners, books, CD, movie passes, etc.