Tag: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Hillsborough Township recognizes October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during its meeting on Oct. 13, marking the annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, encourage early detection, and support research to find a cure. “We urge all women and their families to increase their knowledge about breast cancer and join us…
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After losing mother, young woman explains importance of early detection in her own battle against breast cancer
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township Councilman Ralph Andrews lost his wife Marguerite to breast cancer in 1993. During this past summer, his greatest fears were once again realized as their daughter, Jill, was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Jill Andrews spoke during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on Oct. 7, mentioning how…
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Princess Diane von Brainisfried to hold signing event for new breast cancer book
North Brunswick resident and author Diane Young Uniman, also know as Princess Diane von Brainisfried, will hold a book signing from 12:30-3 p.m. on Oct. 12 at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, 211 Main St., North Brunswick, for her new book, “Bonjour, Breast Cancer – I’m Still Smiling”. To promote breast cancer awareness,…
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Annual Walk for Diane marks decade of supporting early detection of breast cancer
The 10th Annual 5K (3.1 miles) Walk for Diane helps raise funds for women who are unable to afford procedures to detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable, and receive potentially life-saving care. Sponsored by the North Brunswick-based Amy Feiman Behar Foundation for Cancer Prevention, Inc., the Walk for Diane starts at 9…
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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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Walk for Diane continues fight against breast cancer
The 5K “Walk for Diane” will serve its ninth year raising funds for women who are unable to afford procedures to detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. The walk, sponsored by The Amy Feiman Behar Foundation for Cancer Prevention, starts at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, originating…
