Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Community service group donates $2,000 to fight pediatric cancer.
Parsippany's Sons of Italy chapter is stepping up again to do its part to fight children's cancers. At its Wednesday night meeting, group President Joseph Jannarone Jr. presented member Ralph Rocco and his family with $2,000 to support a walking team called Bella's Bunch. The group is a visible and vocal force in raising money to help the Valerie Fund, a charity whose website says it provides “support for the focused comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.” The fund was established in 1976 by Ed and Sue Goldstein in memory of their daughter Valerie after her battle with cancer. The Bunch is named for Rocco's daughter, 11-year-old Central Middle School student and two-time cancer survivor Bella Rocco, who is…
Monday, February 11, 2013
A Parsippany/Boonton kid shaved his head—and inspired others to join in—for a good cause.
An 8-year-old township boy took it all off to help a friend. Matthew Santana, wanting to help Peyton Zitelli, a 19-month-old neighbor battling a rare pediatric cancer, shaved his head in a fundraising effort to help her family defray medical expenses. In the end, his generous action raised more than $13,000 for the effort. The Santanas and Zitellis live in the Boonton mailing address area of Parsippany. The event took place last Saturday at the Blackthorn Irish Restaurant and Pub. Young Matthew gamely allowed his head to be shaven, and about seven others—children and adults— shaved theirs as well. The boy came up with the idea after hearing that the Zitelli child wa diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that forms in …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
An 8-year-old is shaving his head and raising funds to help a young neighbor battling a rare cancer.
An 8-year-old Boonton boy is making a big sacrifice to support a young neighbor battling cancer. Matthew Santana, wanting to help Peyton Zitelli, a 19-month-old neighbor battling a rare pediatric cancer, decided to show solidarity with the toddler, reported the Daily Record. Hearing the young girl would lose her hair after chemotherapy treaments, the boy decided to shave his head. Young Peyton has alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that forms in muscle tissue. She receives treatments during weekly visits to a clinic in Philadelphia. And in the meantime Matthew, with the help of his father, Ray Santana, is raising funds via the Facebook event Pledges for Peyton, by collecting sponsors for his head shaving to bring attention to the …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Parsippany's Chamber of Commerce seeks to raise awareness of the deadly disease and support services for those who suffer from it.
The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Parsippany Area Visitor Center are partnering to bring attention to prostate cancer, which kills about 32,050 men in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society. On Feb. 4, the groups present the first annual Parsippany Night Out, which will be held at the Holiday Inn of Parsippany, 707 Route 46 East from 6-8 p.m. The event, which benefits the Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, is designed to give people an evening of food and entertainment with a silent auction. But the purpose behind the merriment is serious: to raise awareness of prostate cancer and support services. “Prostate cancer affects an entire family and our …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Originally postponed by Hurricane Sandy, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's PurpleStride event raised over $160,000 to fight pancreatic cancer.
Even Superstorm Sandy couldn't stop the fight against cancer. After the storm wiped out the third annual PurpleStride New Jersey walk scheduled for Nov. 4, the organization found a way to raise money and awareness for the battle against pancreatic cancer after all. The Northern New Jersey affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network held the PurpleStride Day of Inspiration Jan. 6 with about 200 participants at the Parsippany Hilton. The event was emceed by Rich DeMarco, the play-by-play voice of Army Black Knight football and Carla Marie, a producer from Z-100's Elvis and the Morning Show. Several volunteers spoke during the hour-long ceremony, including five-year pancreatic cancer survivor Bob Brown, who encouraged people to …
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Teachers dye their beards and school raises $10K.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
It was a sight to behold. Classrooms filled with pink-clad students, cafeterias ablaze in pink, corridors a sea of pink in motion. Parsippany High School was transformed into a patch of pink Oct. 26, as students, teachers, administrators and staff joined forces in an effort to show concern and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. But the day was not the only thing that was painted pink. Some 30 male teachers put aside their razors in the weeks leading up to the occasion and cultivated full beards. The event, now in its second year, was billed as “Beards for Breast Cancer Awareness” and the transitional faces of the teachers drew the attention of colleagues and students alike. As the “pink-out” day approached, photos …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
More than 11,000 walkers turned out for the annual Making Strides anti-cancer fundraiser.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
This weekend the American Cancer Society's Northwest New Jersey region hosted the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K at the Mack-Cali Business Campus in Parsippany. By all accounts it was a great day for folks dressed in pink and blue (in support of men with the disease): More than 11,000 walkers showed up to support the fight and raised $790,000 for breast cancer research and services. Walk organizers say the money raised will go to local anti-breast cancer efforts. Enjoy some scenes from the event provided by Making Strides.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Locally, you can obtain a referral from your doctor to get mammograms and breast exams in Parsippany. Alternately, the township has a medical institution that provides these potentially lifesaving tests: St Clares Imaging Center at 3219 Route 46. For more information, give the center a call at 973-334-1006. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Elaine Britcher, diagnosed in 2006, said she strives to live with optimism and hope.
Elaine Britcher has breast cancer, but it doesn't have her. "I have a life, I have kids, I have things to do," she said. "I'm not ready for this to end." The mother of two, who talked with Patch recently over bagels and coffee, was very matter of fact in discussing the disease likely will take her life. She said she knows that cancer plays a huge part in her day to day reality, but is determined that it will not kill her spirit. The Parsippany resident, 53, received the diagnosis in November, six years ago. At the time, all Britcher knew was that something did not feel quite right. "I was working at the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morristown, and we were getting into our busy season," she recalled. "It was a Friday, and I decided to take a …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Campaign runs from June 7 through July 1.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Starting Thursday, Parsippany-area HomeGoods shoppers will have an opportunity to support cancer care and research while shopping at the off-price home fashions retailer. More than 200 HomeGoods stores nationwide will participate in the 12th annual HomeGoods “Helps Families Fight Cancer” campaign. The effort benefits the Jimmy Fund, which supports pediatric and adult cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Mass. Parsippany's HomeGoods store is at 3101 Route 46. HomeGoods customers can participate by making a $1, $5, or $10 contribution at the register. All of the proceeds will go to the Dana-Farber Institute. The campaign runs through July 1. New to this year’s program, customers also can buy a reusable shopping…
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Carol M.
8:15 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
God bless Peyton, Matthew and both their families; what a wonderfully moving story. I am awe struck to see one so young leading by example, and with such amazing donation results! Thank you Matthew, you have reminded us of what's truly important in life and inspired us with your message of the great things we can accomplish when we work together for the good of others. more ›