Recording Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Carmelina Vargas to Perform at the 10th Annual Relay For Life of Harlem

Recording Artist and Breast Cancer Survivor Carmelina Vargas to Perform at the 10th Annual Relay For Life of Harlem to Benefit The American Cancer Society

Saturday, July 10th at Riverbank State Park in Harlem, NY

New York, NY / June 29, 2010 - Recording artist and breast cancer survivor Carmelina Vargas will perform at the 10th Annual Relay For Life of Harlem, which benefits the work of The American Cancer Society. The Relay For Life takes place on Saturday, July 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Riverbank State Park in Harlem, NY.

“I am thrilled to be participating in this event and look forward to performing for such a dedicated and loving crowd. The opportunity really means a lot to me as a survivor and a musician,” says Carmelina.

After an unanticipated hiatus to beat a (Stage 2) Breast Cancer diagnosis following the release of her debut album "Morena," Carmelina returns as a true survivor. Stronger than ever, Carmelina has a renewed appreciation for life and pours her resilient heart and soul into a new single and music video appropriately entitled “LOVE” -- dedicated to breast cancer survivors everywhere. “LOVE” was written and recorded as a cathartic practice for Carmelina herself.

Carmelina has joined the administrators at the Columbia University Medical Center to start a Survivors Volunteer Squad to support and educate survivors.

"I never let fear inside my heart and learned that I had already beaten breast cancer through a self-test. My breast cancer diagnosis, surgery and chemotherapy were just stepping stones to my new birth as a stronger, more compassionate spirit. LOVE conquers all,” shares Carmelina.

As the daughter of a merengue musician, Carmelina is an artist from birth. She lets her music communicate her soul and reflect her upbringing, which spanned from Barahona, Dominican Republic to New York City. Carmelina has appeared in the pages of Defining Trends Magazine, La Isla Magazine and El Especial Newspaper. Online features include LaMega.com, Batanga.com, Sparkleshelf.com, Nochelatina.com (album review), Domicantoday.com, Pontealdia.com, Mijamag.com, Ahorre.com and Corrientelatina.com. She has also performed alongside Sesame Street icon “Maria” (Sonia Manzano) at the Children’s Aid Society to raise funds for New York Public Schools.




About The American Cancer Society Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.

Please donate or register to participate at 10th Annual Relay For Life of Harlem.

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