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Youth for Hospice 7th Annual Dance-a-thon

Youth for Hospice (YFH), the teen group of United Hospice of Rockland (UHR), will hold its seventh annual Dance-a-thon on Friday, March 28, 2014, from 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at Albertus Magnus High School, 798 Route 304 in Bardonia, NY. The event is open to all high school students and proceeds benefit UHR directly. Last year's event raised a record $20,000 and drew hundreds of students from 20 area high schools!

Students are encouraged to raise money by asking friends, family and neighbors to sponsor their participation! Minimum $25 donation requested for pre-registrants. $30 at the door. Free refreshments for all. Anyone pre-registered is guaranteed a t-shirt. Those who raise $100 or more will be entered in Grand Prize drawing and there will be great prizes for the highest fundraisers. Earn community service hours by attending! Registration is limited to first 300 people, walk-ins are welcome too.

Refreshments provided by Perronucci's Italian Deli, Calabria's, Ella's, Rocco's, Blu Fig, Italiana's, Pakula's, Napoli's, Anna's Bakery and Caked Up!

For more information, email Lisa Denburg at ldenburg@hospiceofrockland.org or call 845.634.4974
Or download the registration form athttp://www.hospiceofrockland.org/sites/default/files/UHR%20Dance-a-thon%20pms%20355%20rev%202.pdf.

When time matters most, United Hospice of Rockland (UHR) provides care, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals affected by serious illness and offers compassionate support to families and members of the community. Founded in 1988, United Hospice of Rockland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and meets the Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau, Inc.  In addition, UHR received a third consecutive 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. UHR's mission is to enable patients with advanced illnesses to live in comfort, with dignity, and surrounded by those they love. For more information, call 845.634.4974, write to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956, visit www.hospiceofrockland.org, Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/whentimemattersmost or Follow on Twitter @RocklandHospice.

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