Tag: Bark for Life of Central NJ
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Opinion: We must protect cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic
I’m a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, writing on behalf of cancer survivors and their caregivers. I write out of concern for this sector of the population because of the effect COVID-19 has had on them. Eleven percent of New Jersey’s COVID fatalities have been individuals who were already battling cancer, then later contracted…
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People, dogs join together to fight cancer at Bark for Life on April 27
The second annual Bark For Life of Central NJ will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 27 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…
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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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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…