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Walkers Make Money While Making Strides
The American Cancer Society hosted two Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks in our region for the month of October. -
Survivors and Teams Gearing Up for the 12th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
The 12th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will take place on Saturday, October 1st at Penn State Altoona.
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"Breast Bar in Town" Contest Kicks Off
Bar and tavern owners in Blair County can compete for the bragging rights of being the "Breast Bar in Town" while helping a great cause.
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Fishing Tournament Helps Raise Money For Breast Cancer Walk
Fishermen spent a day casting lines hoping to reel in a big one while they were also reeling in some money for a good cause. -
New Making Strides Walk Coming to Bedford in October
The American Cancer Society is adding a new Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in the region.
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Saint Francis Red Flash Raise Money for Making Strides of Central PA
The Saint Francis Lady Red Flash helped raised money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and took over first place in their conference all at the same time.
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ProCare Turns Pink
ProCare Health and Wellness Center is gearing up for their 3rd Annual Pink Day.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
The 11th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will take place on Saturday October 16th, 2010 at the Penn State Altoona Campus.
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Concerns About Breast Cancer Drug
A local breast cancer survivor says she's been concerned that the F.D.A. may revoke its approval for a cancer drug she's taking.
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Area Woman in 20's Deals with Breast Cancer
In April, 27-year-old Dawn Summerville found a lump in her breast, while showering.
Think Pink Basket Bingo
Sunday, Aug. 18
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Father Kelley Hall at St. Therese of the Child Jesus
2301 5th Street, Altoona
Tickets are $30 and $65
Call Janine at 943-3569
or email MSABCBingo@gmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 5
Peoples Natural Gas Field
Registration at 9 a.m.
Walk at 11 a.m.
Kick-Off Event To Learn More
Throw Cancer A Curve Night
Sunday, Aug. 11
Peoples Natural Gas Field
5 p.m.
For more information, call the ACS office at (814) 695-9232 or Visit Website
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Bedford Walk
Saturday, Oct. 19
Start at Bedford High School
End at Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Registration at 9 a.m.
Walk at 11 a.m.
For more information, call the ACS office at (814) 695-9232 or Visit Website
Team Kick-Off Event
Thursday, July 18
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Call the ACS office at (814) 695-9232 for details and reservations
For the Office: Hold a dress down day. Employees can wear jeans by paying a 3-5 dollar fee. The funds raised can support your strides team!
For Your School, Daycare or Church: Tree of Hope- Paint a Large Tree with a lot of branches. Hang the tree in a hall way or lunchroom. Sell Pink Ribbons and place on tree as leaves. Write names of loved ones on each ribbon!
Friends and Family: Create fun t-shirts with catch phrases such as "Great Boobs Are Worth Fighting For" or "Fight Like A Girl" and put a graphic of boxing gloves. Sell them for 10 or 20 dollars.
Youth: Dimes Make A Difference: Give a children 16oz water bottle and ask them to collect dimes. Each bottle holds about $92. Work with your ACS office for each kid to fill the bottle gets a prize!
Community: Car Wash- Get your team together for a local town car wash.
And don't forget the easiest way! Just ask! We talk to tons of people everyday. Pick one day and make a plan to ask everyone you see or even half the people you see for a donation to support you in your fight against breast cancer!!!
