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  • Gloucester students rally for breast cancer patients

    The hallways were filled teachers, staff and students wearing T-shirts in shades of pink and emblazoned with white ribbons and the words “GHS Thinks Pink” at Gloucester High School on Friday — all in the name of breast cancer research.

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a group of students sold those T-shirts to support cancer-related causes.


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  • Tequilas Burbank Launches 9th Annual Cancer Fundraiser in Collaboration with Community Advocate Ashley Erikson

    Ashley Erikson and Patricia Rivera.

    Tequilas Burbank has once again opened its doors, and its heart, to the community with the launch of its 9th annual cancer fundraiser, running from September 15 through October 23. In partnership with local community advocate Ashley Erikson, the beloved family-owned restaurant is dedicating six weeks to raising funds for the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center’s Genetics and Genomics Department, part of the Providence St. Joseph Foundation in Burbank.

    This cause is deeply personal for Tequilas owner, Patricia Rivera, who lost her mother at a young age to ovarian cancer. She has also lost sisters to the disease, which runs dominantly in her family. For Erikson, the fight against cancer is also close to home. She carries the BRCA2 gene mutation, which put her risk of developing breast cancer as high as 82%. Over the past several years, she has undergone multiple preventative procedures, lowering her risk to just 6%. Together, Rivera and Erikson have become powerful voices in raising awareness and funds for cancer research and care in Burbank.

    “September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so this fundraiser really hits home for both of us,” said Erikson. “It’s about honoring our loved ones, protecting future generations, and making a tangible impact right here in Burbank.”

    Instead of the traditional sit-down dinner fundraisers of years past, Tequilas and Erikson are making this year’s events more accessible to the community, offering multiple ways for guests to get involved:

    The Pink Ribbon, Toast To A Cure, and The Fighter, now available at Tequilas Burbank through October 23.
    • Specialty Drinks for a Cause: From now through October 23, Tequilas has added three new drinks to its menu, with 50% of sales donated to the cancer center:
      • The Pink Ribbon: JAJA tequila, watermelon pucker, sweet & sour, rimmed with ocean blue salt.
      • The Fighter: Teremana tequila, blue curaçao, sweet & sour, rimmed with Himalayan pink salt.
      • Toast to a Cure: A non-alcoholic pink and teal piña colada mocktail rimmed with rainbow sugar.
    • Merchandise with Meaning: Cancer awareness wristbands ($5) and pink & teal ribbon necklaces ($15) are available for purchase, with 100% of sales benefiting the center.
    • Dine-In Fundraiser Days: On Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday, October 23, guests can dine in all day and Tequilas will donate 25% of all regular-priced sales to the cause. (Excludes third-party delivery, specials not available. Mention the fundraiser to your server to ensure it’s reflected on your receipt.)
      During these dine-in nights, from 5–9 PM, representatives from Providence St. Joseph will be on-site providing resources. Guests can also enjoy cancer ribbon face painting, and an open mic will be available for community members to share stories of why they support cancer awareness. On October 23, the pink Burbank Police patrol car, specially wrapped for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will also be on display for photos in the back parking lot. Reservations suggested bur not necessary.
    • Curtain Sanctuary Tribute: Returning again this year is Tequilas’ annual cancer curtain sanctuary on the restaurant’s patio. Guests are invited to bring a photo (no larger than 5×7) of their loved ones who have battled cancer and pin it to the curtain in their honor. You can also text your photo to 818-516-9260 and Patricia will print and pin it for you.
    Merchandise for sale at Tequilas Burbank

    Over the past several years, Tequilas and Erikson have raised $40,000 for the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center. This year, their goal is to raise $15,000, bringing their grand total to $55,000. For those who can’t attend in person, direct donations can also be made online at: Providence St. Joseph Foundation Fundraiser Link.

    “We’ve seen firsthand how much this community rallies together,” said Rivera. “This fundraiser is about more than just raising money, it’s about giving people a chance to remember, to fight, and to hope.”

    Tequilas Burbank is located at 4310 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank. For more information, visit them on Instagram at @tequilasburbank or stop by during the fundraiser period to participate.

    Dine In Days on September 24 and October 23 at Tequilas Burbank.
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    Ashley Erikson

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  • HalloweenCostumes.com Partners With the American Cancer Society for Hope is the Best Halloween Treat

    HalloweenCostumes.com Partners With the American Cancer Society for Hope is the Best Halloween Treat

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    updated: Oct 2, 2019


    NORTH MANKATO, Minn., October 2, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    ​HalloweenCostumes.com creates and inspires unforgettable Halloween memories, year after year. That’s why this October, HalloweenCostumes.com is partnering with the American Cancer Society to help change lives across the country.

    “October is such an important month for cancer awareness,” said, Blaine Mauldin, Community Development Manager, American Cancer Society. “And this year with our new partnership, we are especially looking forward to launching this initiative with HalloweenCostumes.com and having an even greater impact in the fight against cancer.”

    From September 30 through October 30, HalloweenCostumes.com will donate 20% of their proceeds from shoppers who visit HalloweenCostumes.com/hope, to the America Cancer Society. With roughly 70% of Americans planning to celebrate Halloween this year, the online Halloween retailer hopes this campaign will make a large impact.

    “Nearly one-in-three lives are affected by cancer, which makes this hit home for many of our team members,” Mark Bietz, Chief Marketing Officer, said. “Our campaign, Hope is the Best Halloween Treat, is an opportunity for us to remember the lives we’ve lost, help those affected today, and come together in the fight against cancer.”

    The American Cancer Society is also partnering with Twitch streamers for their Gamers vs. Cancer initiative. During the month of October, HalloweenCostumes.com will donate costumes to 25 individual streamers involved in the initiative, who raise over $5,000 in donations.

    John Gillick, Twitch gamer and acute lymphocytic leukemia survivor, attributes gaming to be an activity that helped him get through his cancer which made his involvement in this initiative seamless.

    “During my weekly game, I could put cancer out of my head as much as possible and enjoy myself,” Gillick said. “That helped me as much as medication. Gaming was one of the things I attribute to helping me get through cancer, so why not use it to help others get through cancer?”

    For more info on Hope is the Best Halloween Treat, visit: HalloweenCostumes.com/hope

    For more info on Gamers vs Cancer, contact: gamersvscancer@cancer.org

    The American Cancer Society does not endorse any product or service.

    About HalloweenCostumes.com:

    Located in North Mankato, MN, HalloweenCostumes.com is a family-owned and operated business. What began as a small business operating out of a garage a couple of months a year, has turned into a globally-recognized online retailer with over 175 year-round employees and thousands of seasonal employees in less than a decade. The company ships to over 150 countries in the world year-round and is the largest costume producer in the world. For more information, please contact ross.smith@halloweencostumes.com

    Media Contact:
    Ross Hewett-Smith
    Phone: 507-386-0207
    Email: ross.smith@halloweencostumes.com

    Source: HalloweenCostumes.com

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  • Four San Francisco Riders Race Across America to Support Women with Ovarian Cancer

    Four San Francisco Riders Race Across America to Support Women with Ovarian Cancer

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    updated: Apr 23, 2015


    San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2015 (Newswire.com)
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    Four San Francisco Riders Race Across America to Support Women with Ovarian Cancer

    3,000 mile Cross-Country Bicycle Race Raises Funds for Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

    We are riding 7 days a week in preparation for this grueling race. The team will be on bikes, in shifts ’round the clock during the race, we are thankful for our volunteer crew helping throughout the race. We look forward to surpassing our fundraising goal of $100,000 for OCNA. Ovarian Cancer affects our Mothers, sisters, grandmothers, girlfriends and daughters. We race to bring awareness, support fundraising and to help find a cure.

    Lane O’Connor, RAAM 4 OCNA Team Member

    San Francisco, CA—A team of four San Francisco area men will race in shifts, relay style (non-stop) across the United States this summer with a goal of raising $100,000 to support women with ovarian cancer. Lane O’Connor, Dave O’Mara, Caleb Porter and Shawn Warthen have formed a team, ‘RACE4OCNA’ for the 2015 Race Across America (RAAM). The race, a grueling 3000-mile race covering 12 states and 170,000 vertical feet that kicks off on June 20th. Team racers have a maximum of nine days to cross the country, from Oceanside, CA, to Annapolis, MD. The RACE4OCNA team aims to complete the race in 7 days, averaging 500 miles a day, racing non-stop to cross the country. 100% of the donations raised will be donated to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA).

    Lane O’Connor’s mother, Diane is the inspiration for the RAAM 4 OCNA team. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2002, she is now a leader in both local and national ovarian cancer organizations. Diane currently serves as President of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Board of Directors.

    The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a powerful voice for everyone touched by ovarian cancer. We connect survivors, women at risk, caregivers and health providers with the information and resources they need. We ensure that ovarian cancer is a priority for lawmakers and agencies in Washington, DC, and throughout the country. We help our community raise their voices on behalf of every life that has been affected by this disease.

    For more information and the RAAM 4 OCNA team, to interview the team or learn how you can support their fundraising efforts please contact Michelle Quinn at Michelle@mwqpr.com or 805-886-3756

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