LOCAL DINER SUPPORTS BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS

By DAVID MOSCA

DAVID MOSCA FOR WIZARD WEEKLY

Betty’s Country Kitchen is a diner like no other. Kevin Radday, the owner of the restaurant, says he named the eatery after his beloved mother, Betty, who unfortunately passed away shortly before the restaurant opened in 2014. Kevin believes that through his restaurant, his mother’s love, warmth and hospitality will live on. Mr. Radday is also a  longtime resident of the area, and on numerous occasions, has been complimented for his kind heart and patronage. One of Kevin’s most notable acts of kindness, however, has been supporting a former Washingtonville student towards a very special cause. For the past two years, the owner of Betty’s has been helping the young man advertise and sell hand-crafted, multicolor bracelets to raise awareness for childhood cancer. 

These bracelets were created back in the spring of 2014, when Washingtonville resident, Richie Cipher, was homebound after being diagnosed with brain cancer. “I made them all through my chemo and radiation,” Richie explained. “I used the bracelets as a way to relax.” Richie began selling his bracelets at a deli in Sugar Loaf, as well as various festivals to help raise money for childhood cancer research. 

In the summer of 2015, Richie contacted Mr. Radday about his bracelets and the cause behind them.  Since then, Mr. Cipher’s wrist bands have been on display in Betty’s Country Kitchen for people to not only purchase, but to aid with bringing awareness to childhood cancers. The proceeds from the bracelets are donated to multiple foundations such as the Inactive Advanced Cancer Research Foundation, The Carolyn Sullivan Foundation and the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center. 

Betty’s Country Kitchen is located on 32 West Main Street in Washingtonville right next to the Washingtonville Middle School. Inside, the bracelets are being sold in two sizes, small and large. Come on in, buy a bracelet and support a good cause!