West Orange raises $100K for National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, sees large turnout for annual 5K
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Mayor’s 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer marked its 10th year of partnering with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition by raising more than $100,000 for the cause Sept. 25. A total of 835 people participated in what is actually the 26th annual event, some just for the […]
LEONIA, NJ — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year Davis, Saperstein & Salomon is teaming up with the Betty Torricelli Institute for Breast Care at Hackensack University Medical Center to raise awareness like never before. Seven years ago, Annette B., a case manager at the law firm, was diagnosed with triple negative […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Adults who have or had cancer and their families are invited to enroll in a free 12-week wellness program that starts Oct. 4 at the West Essex YMCA. The West Essex Y is launching LiveStrong at the YMCA, which has helped more than 41,000 cancer survivors nationwide regain stamina, strength and emotional […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The GenWealth Group will host its fourth annual GenWealth Walks for Hope on Saturday, Oct. 1, to raise funds to support brain cancer research in honor of longtime Maplewood resident and businessman Angelo Vayas, who died from glioblastoma. Participants in GenWealth Walks for Hope are asked to make a voluntary donation; donations […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join The Valerie Fund and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the dedication of the new Valerie Fund Center in Paterson. Scheduled to speak are Kevin J. Slavin, president and CEO at St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, and Sue and Ed Goldstein, co-founders of The Valerie Fund […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Valerie Fund’s Camp Happy Times, a free one-week overnight camp for children who have or have had cancer is located at the 200-acre Tyler Hill Camp in Wayne County, Pa. The week is designed to encourage independence since, for many campers, ranging in age from 5 to 21, this is their […]
Mault to sail the Atlantic in memory of those lost to cancer
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Michael Mault has always longed to set sail aboard an old tall ship. The West Orange resident practically grew up at sea, expertly skippering small sailboats during blissful family summers spent in Cape Cod. But he has never had the chance to feel the gentle rocking of a ship on miles […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On June 13, the AV Hero Fund, created to honor the memory of Angelo Vayas, held its inaugural golf outing at the Maplewood Country Club. A portion of the proceeds was recently presented to the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, a member of Hackensack Meridian Health. Vayas, a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 26th annual Mayor’s 5K Run/Walk will be Sunday, Sept. 25, on Main Street in West Orange. This event is held each year to “break the silence on ovarian cancer” and to raise funds for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. To register for the event and for more information, visit www.WalkForOvarianCancer.com.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School sports awards night on June 7 recognized graduating top seniors in every team sport, not only for athletic prowess, but for academics, character, teamwork and sportsmanship. The annual ceremony drew parents, family, friends and team members to celebrate the efforts of a wide array of talented […]