Tag: Cancer
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South Asians invited to day of wellness at East Brunswick Library
Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey will sponsor a day of wellness on March 3 at the East Brunswick Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. The program is part of CSCCNJ’s South Asian outreach initiative, which is made possible by the Shri Krishna Nidhi Foundation. Individuals will be able to participate in sessions focused on…
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Holiday Shopping Fair to benefit cancer survivors
The second annual Pink and Bloom Foundation Holiday Shopping Fair will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Helmetta Community Center, 1 Brookside Ave., Helmetta. There will be direct sale companies, crafters and artisans. The $3 admission includes a voucher for the Pink and Bloom Cafe. A portion of sales will…
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Anti-inflammatory diet discussion at Metuchen Library Oct. 12
An anti-inflammatory diet for optimal health discussion will be held from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue. Many common conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and arthritis have been linked to chronic inflammation. Scientists are studying the connection between diet and inflammation in the body. Eating the right…
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Relay for Life set for June 10 in East Brunswick
Relay for Life of East Brunswick will hold its annual cancer awareness event from noon to midnight on June 10 at Heavenly Farms, 440 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. For more information, call 732-292-4264, email [email protected] or visit www.relayforlife.org/eastbrunswickNJ.
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Relay for Life to honor those with cancer
Relay For Life will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 20 at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. The event serves as an opportunity honor cancer survivors and remember those lost to the disease. An opening ceremony will be held at noon. A luminaria ceremony will be held at 8 p.m.…
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Les Paul guitar will be raffled off during car show
The New Jersey Rocker Against Cancer Car & Bike Show, presented by East Brunswick VFW Post 133 and Cemetery to Hell Guitars, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 21 at 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Rain date is May 28. Refreshments available. Vendors will be on site. A dash plaque…
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Event strives to provide support for cancer community
By Jacqueline Durett Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — Preparing for the annual Jammin’ for Jaclyn event is usually stressful, but this year, it has been much more of an emotional journey, according to co-founder Denise Morgan. This year’s event, planned for April 29 at the Knights of Columbus in South Amboy, was originally intended to benefit Morgan’s…
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Workshop series to delve into surviving cancer
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer a series of workshops titled “Cancer: Thriving and Surviving” from 1:30-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 19-May 24, for both recent and long-term cancer survivors. Subjects covered include techniques to deal with issues such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty; appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility…
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24 hours of Booty benefits cancer programs
COLUMBIA, Md. – The annual non-competitive bicycling event “24 hours of Booty,” for people of all ages and abilities from all parts of the country, including New Jersey, will take place at Columbia Gateway Business Park from Saturday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. Funds raised from the event will benefit…