Tag: Cancer
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Pinkin becomes first assemblyperson to receive advocacy award from American Cancer Society
In recognition of her legislative work on initiatives to ensure patient welfare, Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) became the first New Jersey Assembly member to be awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Pinkin was honored with the 2019 award for her leadership and dedication to policy issues spanning…
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Coasters for Cancer campaign celebrates survivorship, raises cancer awareness
Cancer does not discriminate. That is what Johnny Volpe, a 17-year-old cancer survivor, of Monroe, said he wanted people to take away from the display on the cars of the popular Runaway Mine Train roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. “Cancer goes for anyone … it’s great that people [will be] aware [with the…
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Wrestling company will hold show/supply drive event for charity on May 11
UWA Elite will be the host the “Livin’ on the Edge” supply drive event for The Valerie Fund from 6:30-10 p.m. on May 11 at Holy Trinity Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. For more than 35 years, The Valerie Fund has operated Camp Happy Times, a one-week overnight camp experience for any child aged…
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Encore Women’s Club to hold gift boutique in support of cancer awareness
The Encore Women’s Club of Monroe and the Making Strides Against Cancer Committee will host a gift boutique and bake sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 in the clubhouse off Brookside Drive, Monroe. Vendors will include women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags and more.
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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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Ten bands to perform during Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert to support those fighting cancer
The sixth annual Jammin for Jacyln Benefit Concert will be held from 3:30 p.m. to midnight on April 27 at the Knights of Columbus, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. To support those fighting cancer, there will be a free hot and cold buffet from more than 70 eateries, 10 live bands, a 50/50…
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‘Art and Healing’ allows artists to express emotions of battling cancer
Eight artists have shown that creating art can be therapeutic and help the human body recover physically and emotionally after a cancer diagnosis. The exhibition “Art & Healing: Expressions of Trauma and Gratitude” is being showcased at the Monmouth Museum on the campus of Brookdale Community College. The exhibition opened on March 16 and will…
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Edison Y to hold Livestrong activities for those with cancer
The Edison branch of the YMCA, in collaboration with the Livestrong Foundation, is providing a free 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors 18 years and over. The next session of Livestrong at the Y will launch in January. Classes will focus on strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and meditation techniques. The class is offered free for survivors of all types…
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Bows of Hope raises money, awareness in fight against cancer
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Four women from Freehold Township are working to make the public aware of multiple cancers through a campaign that features the sale of bows for the third consecutive year. The goal of Bows of Hope is to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and childhood cancer through the display…
