Thursday, March 21, 2013
States First Family will serve as honorary chairs for the May 5 event in West Orange.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure North Jersey Affiliate announced this week New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie will serve as honorary chairs for the 2013 Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure. The 5K Race and Walk will be held May 5 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange with a new theme — 'We live here. We race here. We save lives here.' "We are thrilled that Governor and Mrs. Christie will be serving as our Honorary Race Chairs," Executive Director of Komen North Jersey Jennifer Griola said in a release. "We have also gotten such an enthusiastic response from so many local mayors and town councils in northern New Jersey." More than 5,000 people — men and women, young and …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Annual walk attracts thousands to city for fundraising walk
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Military Park in Newark Sunday hosted the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk for the 13th consecutive year. The Brick City walk helped raise more than $180,000 for breast cancer research through the initiative. Last year, the popular walk attracted more than 12,000 people and raised more than $345,000 to fight cancer. Click through the photos above to see more.
Friday, October 12, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups nearby: Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson holds a support group in Spanish for women with breast cancer the first and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 6114A in the Seton building. To register or for more information, contact Victoria Pacheco at 973-616-0514. The Cancer Instutute of NJ (CINJ) in cooperation with Saint …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause locally and beyond.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Long Valley and beyond: Pig Roast BBQ For the Cure When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 3pm Where: Stirling Elks Lodge, 1138 Valley Road, Sterling. Pricing: $25 at the door Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 28, 9am Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8am Where: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park & West Side Ave, Jersey City Making Strides Against Breast Cancer When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 8 am Where: Military Park…
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Awarded to college students whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
One of the first recipients of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Scholarship was Cristina Nemeth, who lost her mother to breast cancer when she was five years old. For Nemeth, winning the scholarship meant returning to Ramapo College to finish her course of study in biology. “When I was awarded this scholarship, I cried because I couldn’t believe it was real! Without this scholarship, I would have never been able to return to college,” said Nemeth. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization offers scholarships each year to college students whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Susan G. Komen is currently accepting scholarship applications. Visit www.komen.org/scholarship for more information on requirements, and to apply. …
Monday, May 16, 2011
Run for the Cure draws thousands in a sea of pink to South Mountain.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
The rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirit Sunday morning as waves of people flooded the South Mountain Recreational Complex in West Orange for the fourth annual North Jersey Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The 5K run and 5K walk drew more than 7,500 participants, some clad in pink and others wearing T-shirts celebrating loved ones who had survived breast cancer. For West Orange resident and recent breast cancer victim Sharon Scalora, the endless sea of pink encouraged her fight against the disease. "You can see all these people here that are survivors, every single one of them has been through it so that helps me," said Scalora. "Knowing that they were able to do it, I will be able to do it. I have to do it." Scalora, 43, is a …
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Race in Reservation will close South Orange Avenue, Cherry Lane, and Brookside Drive.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants and supporters to the 5k run/walk at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. In preparation for tomorrow's event, here is a list of road closures and information regarding transportation to the event. What roads will be closed, and when? Starting at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday – Cherry Lane will be closed from Northfield to South Orange Avenue. And, Brookside Drive will be closed from Glen Avenue in Short Hills to South Orange Avenue. From 7:30 a.m. on Sunday until approximately 10:30 a.m. – SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE will be closed from Gregory Avenue in West Orange to Old Short Hills Road. People are encouraged to carpool as event…
10,000 expected for 5K run/walk to raise funds for breast cancer research.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Volunteers at Komen North Jersey are in the final stretch of preparations for the big race this Sunday. After months of planning, the event is expected to draw more than 10,000 participants and supporters to the 5k run/walk at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. One expected highlight of the day is the appearance of “Dateline NBC” correspondent Hoda Kotb, who is serving as honorary chair for the North Jersey affiliate event. Kotb, who is a four-year breast cancer survivor, will lead the race’s signature moment, the Survivor Procession and Ceremony. Diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2007, Kotb shared her cancer story on “The Today Show” in October 2007. “As a breast cancer survivor, Hoda will be a …
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Annual fundraiser for breast cancer research and education moves to West Orange.
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
The Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure will be held at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on May 15. The annual fundraising event, which has moved to West Orange from Newark, includes a 5K walk/run, as well as ceremonies and services for breast cancer survivors, a kids’ area with arts and crafts, and entertainment. At last year’s event, which was held at Branch Brook Park in Newark, more than 9,000 people participated and $1.4 million was raised for breast cancer services and research. Among the notables scheduled to be on hand for the day are NBC “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura. Kotb documented her own battle against …
Sunday, March 13, 2011
New bereavement camp offers a summer haven so children know they are not alone.
Over three years ago, Casey Holstein's wife died after a five-year battle with breast cancer. Not only did it make Holstein a widower, it made him a single father of two daughters. Knowing the disease would eventually kill his wife Robin, he did everything he could to prepare not only himself but his two girls, who are now 10 and 12 years old. And preparing his children before and then helping them after could be a tremendous task. "They're the only ones in their social circle who don't have a mother," said the South Orange resident. "It weighs on them and they're still conscious of that today." The girls have women around them and a great amount of support, he said. But at the end of the day, 99 percent of people they know can't relate to…
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