Deborah Robinson gives her dog Sam a kiss during a cancer fundraiser block party for Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Jake Cahill, 12 from South Elgin, gets a little assist into the dunk tank during the cancer fundraiser block party Deborah Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Lauren Prestage, 9 from South Elgin, has her face painted during the cancer fundraiser block party Deborah Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Deborah Robinson gets ready to take a photo with a group of South Elgin firefighters during a cancer fundraiser block party Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Deborah Robinson gives the thumbs up after having her photo taken with a group of firefighters during a cancer fundraiser block party Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Steve Shim laughs after getting knocked out of limbo contest during a cancer fundraiser block party Deborah Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Deborah Robinson and Chris Trotta, from St. Charles, during the cancer fundraiser block party Robinson in South Elgin Sunday. August 12, 2012. | John Konstantaras~For Sun-Times Media
Color posters of Deborah Robinson, beaming and holding her dachshund, marked the way for a block party held on Mayfair Lane in South Elgin last Sunday. The event, hosted by neighbors, raised more than $3,000 for Robinson’s bills as she battles cancer. “Deborah is the …