Peter Criss among 12,000 at breast cancer walk in NJ

[Marie]

Estimated 12,000 turn out to walk, help beat breast cancer

By JIM McCONVILLE • STAFF WRITER • October 17, 2010

POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Lauren Stepnosky can vividly recall the exact moment

she got the news that no one ever wants to hear.

"You have (breast) cancer," said Stepnosky, 37, of Atlantic Highlands, repeating the

words she remembers her doctor telling her at exactly 6 p.m. on September 25 last

year.

Now, nearly 13 months later, Stepnosky can call herself something else: a cancer

survivor.

"After 16 rounds of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy and breast reconstruction

last month, I'm here today," Stepnosky told an estimated crowd of 12,000 Sunday

morning at the American Cancer Society's 15th annual Making Strides Against Breast

Cancer five-kilometer walk.

"I, unfortunately, didn't jump into their (American Cancer Society) program as I

should have; I didn't pay attention to myself," Stepnosky said.

Stepnosky encouraged the walkers, who filled the Arnold Avenue municipal parking lot,

to get involved with the American Cancer Society.

"It's about awareness, and it's about help," Stepnosky said. "We are here today in

an effort to cancel out breast cancer — all cancer."

American Cancer Society officials estimated Sunday's walk would generate about $1.2

million in donations for breast cancer research.

For Peter Criss, former drummer of the rock band "Kiss," who

found out he had male breast cancer and was treated in 2008, the annual walk is a

living example that when people pull together for a cause they can figuratively move

mountains.

"This is like Woodstock, and we're all here to find a cure for one thing, and that's

cancer," said Criss, 64, the Brooklyn-born musician who now lives in Wall. "It's so

strong when so many people get together for one thing. God bless you all for coming

today, and being part of something that is greater than all of us."

Criss said he reacted the same way most men react when told they have breast

cancer.

"I didn't think men got breast cancer," Criss said. "When you think of men, you think

of them getting heart attacks or prostate cancer, and they don't get breast cancer.

Criss, who was fortunate to have his cancer diagnosed and treated in its early stages

last year, joined an American Cancer Society fundraising team called "Bosom

Buddies: Twin Peaks" that this year has raised
[ edit :
As of Oct 29, 2010, Peter Criss : $12,189.00 and the Bosom Buddies/Twins Peaks team : $21,035.00
Those numbers could still be adjusting in the coming days as people continue to donate, so please visit the
American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
site for the latest numbers - thanks ! ]

For 12-year-old Erin Pricoli of Rumson, Sunday's walk served a dual purpose to raise

funds for breast cancer, and to honor her mother Linda Pricoli, who died of breast

cancer two years ago at age 45.

Erin Pricoli this year formed with her cousin Lucy Ann Lindsey, 21, of Middletown, their

own walk team.

The 70-member walk team, formed in honor of Linda Pricoli, includes Erin's brothers

Brian, 17, Connor, 19, and her father Paul Pricoli, 45. To date, the group has raised

$7,000 in donations for breast cancer research. "This is such a wonderfully run

event," Paul Pricoli said. "Ten thousand people here trying to raise money to find a

cure for cancer. And everyone here is thrilled."

Source

[Marie]

This is the only photo I've been able to find so far - great pic - I expect the American Cancer Society NY/NJ chapter to post photos soon and from other fellow walkers out there on their blogs - hopefully anyway.


http://yfrog.com/5t52pj

[Marie]

So cool that Peter was one of the breast cancer survivors to be part of the ribbon cutting ceremony .


"...All survivors are invited to the front of the crowd of walkers to be part of the ribbon cutting ceremony.
A few survivors will be selected to cut the ribbon and be involved in the stage program..."
Source


Gigi is behind Peter in the matching Meridian Health sweatshirt.


The estimate that the Asbury Press made of 12,000 seems accurate.


Part or most of the walk was along the boardwalk and beach - what a gorgeous day and setting for the walk.



More pics

[Marie]

Point Pleasant Beach Cancer Walk Raises $1.1 Million !!!

From the American Cancer Society - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ chapter :



"THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Point Pleasant Beach yesterday! With your help we had over 12,000 people and raised $1.1 million!!! Thank you for helping us create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays! If you have additional donations, please mail them to: American Cancer Society, 801 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702."
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=28003&pg=entry

Peter Criss came in second in the Top Participants, raising $12,189.00.
The Bosom Buddies/Twin Peaks team, of which he was co-team leader with Nurse Betty, raised $21,035.00
and was the # 1 Top Team for Point Pleasant Beach, NJ !



These figures are current as of Oct 29 and can still be adjusting in the coming days.
Please visit the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer website for the latest donation amounts - thank you.

[Marie]

WOW !!! Check out these GREAT photos of Peter and Gigi on the walk from Peter Arquette from the KISS Asylum website !!!

BTW, Peter Arquette raised $535.00 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk

Photo Gallery Of Peter Criss At The Breast Cancer Walk
From: KISSasylum.com.com
photos by KISSasylum.com
Posted: October 19, 2010



KISSasylum.com was lucky enough to have been invited to photograph Peter Criss at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and we wanted to share our pictures with you. The weather was amazingly perfect in Point Pleasant Beach NJ last Sunday and we got some amazing shots! Peter was very accessible, friendly and engaging with all his fans. He posed for photos, signed every autograph requested and most of all talked with the fans from the start to the finish of the event. Some amazing stories were told along the 3 mile route. If you missed the event, you truly missed out!

View photo gallery HERE

Source :
http://www.kissasylum.com/

[Marie]

Such GREAT photos !


Peter with one of his fellow breast cancer survivors at the ribbon cutting ceremony.


"Peter entertaining his fans" - caption text by Peter Arquette
The DJ in the photo from the HAWK 105.7 Classic Rock for the Jersry Shore, is Andy Chase.

Check out all 18 photos HERE and the nearly full screen slide show of the photos HERE

Tickled Pink and Blue to see these.

[Marie]

Pro-Shot Video Of Peter Criss Walking For Cancer Awareness
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: October 22, 2010



We have finally finished editing the professionally shot High-Def video of Peter Criss's appearance at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk last weekend in Point Pleasant New Jersey. It includes Peter's speech before the event, the ribbon cutting, him hanging out and taking photos with fans, and most of all some some early stories of his career are captured as he talks to fans along the 3.2 mile walk.

Make sure you watch this in the HIGH-DEF mode, it is truly stunning, state of the art video quality!
Watch the video HERE

http://www.kissasylum.com/

[Partyman]

Thkx for all the updates Marie!

[Marie]

Thkx for all the updates Marie!

My pleasure !

[Marie]

"...I had the privilege of walking beside Peter for a good portion of this walk. What a humble, down to earth, overall nice guy with a good sense of humor. He truly earns the loyalty of his fans..."
http://www.facebook.com/notes/kiss/walk ... 4068376281