Tag: American Cancer Society
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Resident paints smile on garage to celebrate father’s improving health
A new landmark is making residents of one community smile. Matawan native Robert Walker Jr. painted a smiley face which scales the circumference of his aunt’s garage at her home in Matawan. The black-and-yellow painting symbolizes the progress Walker’s father, Robert Walker Sr., has made since being diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago. Walker…
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Bark for Life successful in the fight against cancer
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN ARGENT/FROZEN IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY On April 29, 18 walker-teams raised $17,265 for the American Cancer Society during the first “Bark For Life of Central NJ” at Mannino Park in Old Bridge. More than 230 participants and 125 dogs attended the community dog walk and festival. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit…
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Relay for Life at Lombardi Field in Old Bridge on May 19
The American Cancer Society will hold Relay for Life from noon to midnight on May 19 at Lombardi Field at Old Bridge High School, 4209 Route 516, Matawan.
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Olympic gymnast stops by lemonade stand to help kindergartner raise money for Relay For Life
OLD BRIDGE — With the help of Olympic Gold Gymnast Laurie Hernandez, five-year-old Cailin Quaglia raised $100 toward Relay for Life through a lemonade stand. Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Old Bridge will hold its 10th annual event on May 19 at Lombardi Field. Cailin, a kindergartener at…
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People, dogs join together to fight cancer at Bark for Life on April 29
Bark For Life of Central NJ will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on April 29 at Mannino Park, 1 Mannino Park Dr., Old Bridge. Bark For Life is The American Cancer Society’s dog-friendly “canine companion event” which precedes the annual Relay For Life events throughout the region. The objective is to raise funds…
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People, dogs join together to fight cancer
On Sunday, April 29, volunteers from the American Cancer Society will be joining forces with residents of New Jersey and their dogs to take steps toward a common goal: the elimination of suffering caused by cancer. Bark For Life of Central NJ is a brand-new event that will take place at Mannino Park, 1 Mannino Park…
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East Brunswick Relay for Life kickoff set for March 22
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of East Brunswick kickoff event will be held 7-9 p.m. on March 22 at Carrabba’s Italian Grille, 335 Route 18, East Brunswick. The 10th annual Relay event will be held June 9 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. This year’s theme is superheroes. There will…
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Edison police beards surpass fundraising goal
EDISON — Police officers in Edison stepped up to the plate, got hairy and raised more than $10,000 for cancer research and children’s healthcare as part of the “No-Shave November” campaign. “On-duty officers sporting facial hair sparked many conversations with curious residents,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “This gave them a chance to discuss cancer-related…
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Relay for Life holding fundraiser at Five Below East Brunswick
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of East Brunswick will hold a fundraiser throughout December at Five Below, 607 Route 18 south, East Brunswick. With the appropriate flier, 10 percent of sales will be donated back to Relay for Life. For more information, visit the organization’s Facebook page.
