Top Good News Stories of 2013

There have been stories of triumph, giving and success in Bellmore in 2013! Take at look at the top good news stories of the year:

5. MAMS Students Raise Money For Typhoon Victims: Merrick Avenue Middle School  students raised more than $300 for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

4. Stephanie Hammerman Visits CrossFit Invasion: Stephanie Hammerman, the world's first CrossFit trainer with Cerebal Palsy, taught a successful workshop at  CrossFit Invasion in Bellmore. 

3. Former Bellmore Resident to be Honored by Cancer Organization: Howard Kaden, a former Bellmore resident, was given the Courage Award during the Voices Against Brain Cancer'sThird Annual Join the Voices Run/Walk in November. Kaden was diagnosed with brain cancer in September. 

2 . Bellmore Man Wins $1,000,000 in Lottery Scratch Off Game: Andrew Roland, 28, of Bellmore, won $1,000,000 from 20X the Cash scratch-off game

1. North Bellmore Boy Recognized For Saving a Life: David Collins, 12, received the New York State Senate Liberty Medal,  one of the highest civilian honors, after he saved a boy from drowning.