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Ball4Life Continues Founder's Legacy After Breast Cancer Loss

Eyewitness News ABC7NYApril 5, 20255 min500 views
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Continuing Margaret's Vision

  • 💖 Ball4Life is a nonprofit organization founded by sisters Margaret and Nina Elanus, dedicated to supporting women battling breast cancer.
  • 🎗️ The organization uses basketball events as fundraisers, aiming to provide financial assistance to families burdened by a cancer diagnosis.
  • 💔 Margaret Elanus, the co-founder, recently lost her battle with cancer after a courageous fight, but her passion for helping others and basketball continues.

The Ball4Life Event

  • 🏀 This Saturday, a special Ball4Life event will be held on Long Island at Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, running from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The event features a full day of basketball activities for all ages, including a clinic for younger children, a three-point competition, and an adult tournament.
  • 🎉 Activities also include face painting and food vendors, creating a celebratory atmosphere that Margaret envisioned.

Supporting the Cause

  • 💻 Those who cannot attend can still support Ball4Life by visiting their website at ballforlife.com.
  • 🌟 Nina Elanus is committed to carrying on her sister's legacy, aiming to make future events even bigger and better.
  • 🤝 The event is framed as a celebration of Margaret's life and her dedication to helping others, embodying her spirit of resilience and generosity.
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