This Tuesday: RCCS Flatbush Barbecue

The exciting and tasty Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Flatbush barbecue will grace East 22nd Street and Avenue I, in front of the home of Pinny and Yaffa Rand, this coming Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00pm, and will benefit the scores of cancer-stricken patients in the Flatbush and Crown Heights communities.

In response to the ever-growing numbers of RCCS cancer patients seeking insurance help, the RCCS Flatbush sub-committee has announced that two neighboring communities, Crown Heights and Marine Park, will once again join the effort to make this year’s barbecue the biggest ever.

Several informative street booths geared to helping individuals will be featured this year; among them: Americhoice, which promotes free or low cost health insurance for lower income families who do not qualify for Medicaid, an anti-smoking booth sponsored by Woodhull Hospital plus home-care options offered by the Americare Companies.

The annual Flatbush RCCS BBQ has gained the reputation as being the largest and, arguably, most vital barbecue on the community calendar. Delicious entrees, mouth-watering accoutrements, and exciting raffle prizes and entertainment combine for an evening of chessed and inspiration. Wine tasting, a sushi bar, and other delectable delights will add to the festivities. The Mezamrim choral group will provide entertainment, in addition to a moving video presentation, entitled; A Little Bit of Light. The irascible Mich Cohen will serve as emcee.

The Annual event is in Memory of Tziporah Faiga A”H Bas Avrohom Yeudah Gelb.

The evening is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Yehudis Bas Yitzchok Menasha A”H Berman & Mr. Yosef Ben Yaakov Meir A”H Mayer, and L‘Zichus Sholom Mordechai Halevi Ben Rivka Rubashkin.

Each year, RCCS saves the lives of hundreds of cancer-stricken patients in need by subsidizing their health insurance premiums, thus providing them access to the best possible medical care. Today, RCCS subsidizes insurance policies for over 300 cancer-stricken patients each year, and provides hundreds more with insurance advocacy, social services, and medical direction.

Make sure to mark off Tuesday evening, August 7, 2012 on your calendar and help those who need your help in the most extreme form. For more information, call 718 722 2002.

RCCS, a recognized 501(c)3 organization, provides an array of services for cancer-stricken patients in need; primary among them is the subsidizing of health insurance premiums, enabling them to obtain the best possible medical care.

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