Number of Participants: 420
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $14,196
Event Type: Children & Youth
Sport: Gymnastics
School: Massapequa High School
Date: January 13, 2024
Location:
Alfred G. Berner Middle School
Carman Mill Road, Massapequa
NY
About:
Twenty-one gymnastics teams from Nassau County came together to participate in an event called ‘Cartwheels for a Cure.’ The event was organized by Madison’s family, who sold various items such as clothing and bracelets, with all proceeds going towards the Madison Milio Tribute Fund. Madison, a 9-year-old student from Massapequa, tragically passed away in 2021 after a nearly 3-year battle with DIPG, a type of brain cancer. Madison’s mother, who had deep connections in the gymnastics community, was a gymnastic coach for many years. ‘Cartwheels for a Cure’ was a heartfelt way to honor Maddie’s memory and raise awareness about this devastating disease. Since Madison’s passing in 2021, the organization has raised an impressive $65,000.