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According to Caribbean Life, Trinidadian-born Allison Alexis celebrated her 15 years as a cancer survivor. Her journey was not measured by her struggles to stay healthy and, well, it was her strength, and determination to help others, that kept her cancer-free all these years. Saturday, Sept. 19 was a fitting example of Alexis’ vigilance and advocacy through the non-profits Queens Cancer Walk and We Fight Cancer Together Inc, which helped her to bring together scores of survivors and thrivers at the the 11th annual Queens Cancer Walk and resource fair at Smokey Oval Park (Phil Risotto Park) in Richmond Hill, where educational pamphlets, counseling, and an exercise routine were offered at the day’s initiative. NYC Councilmember Lynn Schulman, who represents District 29, a six-year breast cancer survivor among thrivers, noted the significance of the Cancer Walk, and how important it was for her to be there to support
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