Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Students, teachers and parents at the Parkville school will donate hair to cancer charity Locks of Love Friday afternoon.
The Oakleigh Elementary School community is rallying in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Friday afternoon, teachers, students and parents at the Parkville school will line up to have their hair cut for the charity Locks of Love. The event is being organized by third-grade teacher Corri Brown, who is among the four teachers that will have 10 inches or more of their hair cut off by stylists from Fine Line Hair Design in Cockeysville. Locks of Love, a charity that donates wigs to children suffering from medical hair loss, requires donors to give at least 10 inches of hair. Brown, who has given hair to the charity before, said that she brought the event to Oakleigh Elementary to teach students that there are many ways to give to …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Students at Mercy High School lined the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Northern Parkway on Tuesday as part of a schoolwide breast cancer awareness event.
A few hundred high school students lined Northern Parkway and Loch Raven Boulevard Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness for breast cancer. Girls at Mercy High School held signs and waved to passersby as part of 'Pretty In Pink' day at the school. Check out photos of the event in the gallery above. The students also raised close to $600 for the Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore City by paying a dollar each to be allowed to wear denim (instead of a school uniform) for the day and holding a bake sale. Are you a parent, student, teacher or administrator at a local school? Know about something great your kids or classmates are doing? Tell editor Nick Gestido (nick.gestido@patch.com) or announce it on Patch.
Students and instructors at Fullerton's Art & Strength are raising money for the Susan G. Komen Walk For The Cure in a unique way.
This weekend folks from all over the Baltimore area will converge in Hunt Valley to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research at the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Students and instructors from one local gym are taking their commitment one step further: so far, eight regulars at Fullerton's Art & Strength have registered to carry a total of 647 pounds as they walk one mile with a kettlebell in each hand. The exercise, called a farmer's walk, is meant to mirror a farmer carrying buckets of water. Dan Cenidoza, the gym's owner and 2007 winner of the Maryland's Strongest Man competition, will try to carry a 106 pound kettlebell in each hand as he completes a 1-mile walk. Not sure what a kettlebell is? Check out the video …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Trap and skeet shooters raise money for breast cancer cure and awareness.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Seasoned shooters and first-timers of all ages and walks of life showed up at the Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center (LRSTC) in Phoenix to participate in Clays Against Cancer, the center’s second annual event organized to raise money in support of breast cancer cure and awareness. "It was crazy, but good … crazy good," said Jason Wennet, event organizer and member of the LRSTC board, of the turnout for the fundraiser. Last year's event, named Shoot for a Cure, made almost $10,000. At mid-day on Saturday they looked to be on target to have just as much participation in the event this year. As the weather turned from a brisk partially sunny morning to threatening rain, the sound of gunshots grew more rapid as participants hurried to get in their…
Monday, October 8, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
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Monday, October 8, 2012
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. Here are some local businesses offering pink products: But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said that buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink …
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
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. In the Parkville-Overlea area, you can find support groups at local hospitals. Check out programs at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital and Franklin Square Medical Center. Additionally, the American Cancer Society, which is located in White Marsh, operates a number of services out of their office including a…
Friday, October 5, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Parkville and Overlea.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
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 Parkville, Overlea and beyond: This weekend, check out Clays Against Breast Cancer at the Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center. It's an open event for every level of skill, even if you've never fired a gun before. For more information, check out the website. In addition to this local event, Maryland residents will be participating in the Brides Against Breast Cancer's wedding dress fashion show in Baltimore, as well as the Beyond the Pink Breast Cancer Hike at Sugarloaf Mountain. There are even more ways to spread breast cancer …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some local resources to help you stay healthy.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
Emily
5:05 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Mrs. Royce I will donate $100 to Locks of Love if you get a bowl cut. more ›