Tag: breast cancer
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Paint & Sip fundraiser at La Tavola Cucina to benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation
A Paint & Sip fundraiser for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 24 at La Tavola Cucina, 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. There will be light fare, soft drinks and painting. Cost is $40. To RSVP, call 732-238-2111.
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‘Princess Brainisfried’ offers advice on living an optimal life
NORTH BRUNSWICK – At the young age of 12, Diane Uniman knew she had something big she had to say. She didn’t know what, or how, or where, but the soprano opera singer said the feeling lingered like “a bird singing of freedom that was in there but couldn’t get out.” Years later, while visiting Israel,…
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East Brunswick breast cancer survivor places third in Komen race
East Brunswick resident Lauren Spiegelhoff, a breast cancer survivor, placed third in the Survivor’s Division at the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on May 6. The 31-year-old brought home the bronze medal after crossing the finish line in 29 minutes and 10 seconds for the USATF Certified Timed 5K…
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JCC of Middlesex County donates knitted knockers to breast cancer survivors
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY Volunteer knitters and crocheters from the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County (JCCMC) donated 43 pairs of knitted knockers (soft, light-weight knitted prosthesis) to the JFK Hospital Auxiliary for free distribution to breast cancer survivors. Pictured are Barbara Muhlgeier, JCCMC president, left to right; Lenore Grubman of…
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Organization tries to save lives one pedal at a time
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The 11th Annual Bike Ride for Amy on June 3 originates in South Brunswick and courses through Middlesex and Somerset counties for a good cause: to raise funds for early detection of breast cancer among uninsured and underinsured individuals in central New Jersey. The Bike Ride for Amy is sponsored by The…
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Jammin for Jaclyn raises $22,000 to assist cancer patients
SAYREVILLE – An annual benefit concert that benefits people who are fighting cancer has raised nearly $22,000 to assist a Sayreville resident and a South Amboy resident. The fifth annual Jammin for Jaclyn concert took place on April 21 at Knights of Columbus Council 2061, the event’s first year at the venue. In all, 12…
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More than 50 people receive free health screenings courtesy of IHCNJ
Indian Health Camp of New Jersey (IHCNJ), in collaboration with NJ CEED, held a free cancer screening fair to provide mammogram, PAP smear, prostate and colo-rectal tests. IHCNJ kicked off its 20th anniversary celebration with the health event at Durga Mandir in South Brunswick on Feb. 3, during which more than 50 men and women…
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Temple B’nai Shalom promotes breast cancer awareness
Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick held its third annual “Pink” Shabbat service on Oct. 20 in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in 40 Jews of Ashkenazi descent carries a BRCA (breast cancer) gene mutation, making Jewish families at 10 times greater risk than the general population. Temple B’nai Shalom Sisterhood’s Crafty…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PHOTOS COURTESY OF RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER Team members from Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy wore pink on Oct. 13 to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.