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NY K00982
Resolution
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lupardo
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AI Summary
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Commemorates the 10th annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 7, 2026, coinciding with National Cancer Survivors Day, to show solidarity with New York cancer patients and their families
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Sock Out Cancer has raised over $2.08 million over eight years to support financially distressed cancer patients with non-medical needs including food, housing, and transportation to treatment
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2025 events included a benefit concert in Binghamton featuring the Philip Myers Band, as well as Sock Out Cancer nights at Binghamton Black Bears hockey and Rumble Ponies baseball games, and a 5K run/walk
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Sock Out Cancer's signature multi-colored socks, representing over 20 cancer types, are now manufactured in Waterloo, New York by Finger Lakes Textiles, a division of Mozaic employing individuals with varying abilities
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Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York is recognized as a key sponsor, and the resolution directs a copy be transmitted to the company's Board Chair and CEO
Legislative Description
Commemorating the 10th Annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 7, 2026, in conjunction with the observance of National Cancer Survivors Day
Last Action
adopted
2/25/2026