Event keeps a ‘captivating’ spirit alive
Members of the community packed Central Park on Monday for Addyfest — a celebration in honor of Addy Tomberline. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
A photo of Addy greets guests of the second annual Addyfest on Monday at Central Park. Addy died last year after a long-fought battle with Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Leukemia. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Stephanie Tomberline, Addy's mom, makes crafts with visitors of Addyfest on Monday at Central Park. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Visitors of Addyfest walk through the Hall of Fame walkway on Monday at Central Park. The walkway is made up of signs honoring other locals who have battled or are battling childhood cancers. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Stephanie Timberline said the women in these photos are "precious friends whom, amongst others not pictured, will play a large part in helping us carry on Addy's legacy by supporting local families affected by childhood cancer." Submitted photo
Central Park on Monday was teeming with life. Locals packed the park for Addyfest — a celebration in honor of Addy Tomberline.
Last year, Nassau County lost a “captivating” and “vibrant” member of the …