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Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation News

Helping people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley, New York
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19
Feb

Hoops for Hope March 14

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Hoops for Hope is a 3 on 3 women’s charity basketball tournament that raises funds for the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. This event will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the McCann Recreation Center at Marist College in Poughkeepsie.

Each year we dedicate our efforts to honor an individual who exemplifies the spirit of our event. This year, we will play in memory of Mary Clay, who lost her battle with breast cancer in November, 2008. Mary’s work as the New York University Athletics Department Business Manager coincided directly with the great surge of women’s sports at NYU, including women’s basketball, and across the country. She worked at the university from 1980 to 2006, when she took a leave of absence to focus on her family and her health. Mary was sweet, smart and tough, and was described by many as a pleasure to work with.  Her bright smile and care left a lasting mark on the New York University community and the students she served. Mary was a long term resident of Pleasantville, Westchester County who was active in her community as well.

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Event Info
Hoops for Hope Charity Women’s Basketball Tournament
McCann Recreational Center
Marist College, Poughkeepsie [map]
Sunday March 14, 2010
Registration 8:30 am – Games begin at 9:00 am
Players must pre-register
Free t-shirt and lower fee if you register before 2/20


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17
Feb

Marist Pink Zone Game Raises $1800 for Miles of Hope

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Marist Athletic Director Tim Murray & Miles of Hope Co-Founder Dana Effron

Marist Athletic Director Tim Murray & Miles of Hope Co-Founder and game guest coach Dana Effron

With Guest Coach and Miles of Hope Co-Founder Dana Effron on the bench, the Marist Women’s Basketball Team’s Pink Zone Game on February 12 in honor of breast cancer survivors, raised $1800 for the local Foundation.

“When I was asked to guest coach, I was so honored that I went out and bought a pair of hot pink Converse® high top basketball shoes,” explained Mrs. Effron. “This is the second time we have worked with Marist on this charity game directed at our cause and we are indebted to them for their generosity and community spirit.”

Cathy Varunok, Miles of Hope Co-Founder, organized the information area at the game and welcomed many of the survivors. “We came here to honor survivors and to highlight the Foundation’s mission to people who may not know what we do,” Mrs. Varunok explained. “Our Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament is March 14, right here at this gym and we had information available in case anyone wanted to sign up. Anyone can go to our website and sign up a team to play.”

Marist Red Fox, Rachel Fitz, a Fashion Major at the college, designed the t-shirt for the night’s special event. T-shirts were given out free to the first 1000 attendees and the shirts were gone long before the start time of 7:30 PM.

“When I got here at 5:00, people were milling around the door, and by 6:00, there was a line to get in,” stated Pari Forood, Miles of Hope’s Executive Director. “By game time there were over 3,000 people and most of them were wearing pink. It was quite a sight and heartwarming for us to see this type of support and solidarity in our community.”

Through donations and a silent auction and raffle organized by Marist, the Foundation raised over $1800 for support services for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.

“Our mission is to help the people in the 8 counties of the Hudson Valley. Marist helped us to accomplish this and they are a true partner and friend,” Ms. Forood said.

Enjoy photos of the game and half-time ceremony honoring breast cancer survivors in the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery.

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7
Feb

Break-a-thon raises money for Miles of Hope

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Cathy Varunok (left) takes instruction from Felicia Hodges in the art of board-breaking; Ms. Hodges presents a check to Ms. Varunok

Cathy Varunok, Co-Founder of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, and Pari Forood, Executive Director accept a donation from Felicia Hodges, Editor of the Tri-County Woman On-Line magazine.

The Break-a-thon was open to all ages and participants ranged from expert to novice.

“When we came over to thank Felicia and pick up the check, she gave us the opportunity to break a board,” explained Ms. Varunok. “Naturally we had to give it a try and now Pari and I can’t wait to do it again.”

“People from throughout the 8 counties of the Hudson Valley approach us and ask what kind of fundraiser they can do for us and I always say ‘use your imagination!’” explained Ms. Forood.

“In 2009, we received donations from: a Spin-a-thon at Spinning Classes at a northern Westchester fitness club, Manicures and Pedicures for Hope in Millbrook, and the sale of a calendar by the group Bosom Buddies, survivors who posed topless for the calendar to show that women, post surgery can still be proud of their bodies. Aside from our annual events, we received donations from salons, high school honor societies, girl scout troops, Dragon Boat races in Peekskill, Dance/Exercise programs in Poughkeepsie, and a Fashion Show with survivors as models at the Galleria.”

“People play soccer, basketball, softball, run, sing and dance to raise money for us and we are thrilled and very very grateful,” Ms. Varunok said.


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7
Feb

Bosom Buddies Calendar benefits Miles of Hope

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L-R standing: Steve Smith, Mary Schanz, Mabel McGowan (calendar photographer), Amanda Holt, Cathy Varunok (Miles of Hope Co-Founder), Tim Massie, Kathryn Holt, Dana Effron (Miles of Hope Co-Founder) seated: Dr. Jed Turk, Pari Forood (Exec. Dir. Miles of Hope), Lisa Arnoff

Some of the members of the Board of Directors of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation pose with the creator of the Bosom Buddies Calendar Kathryn Holt, to accept a check from calendar proceeds.

Ms. Holt, and 11 of her friends decided to make a calendar to honor and remember their friends, colleagues and family who have had breast cancer and to raise money for Miles of Hope.

Read more about the calendar.


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1
Feb

Music & Health Concert – The Cygnus Ensemble

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Victoria Bond

This concert series is conceived and hosted by Victoria Bond

On Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM, join us for a Music & Health Concert. The Cygnus Ensemble will play for this fundraiser for Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. The concert, hosted Victoria Bond, will take place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway at 95th St. in NYC. There will be a pre-concert panel discussion at 6:30 PM featuring Miles of Hope Executive Director Pari Forood.

Lineup:

Harold Meltzer             Brion (Pulitzer Finalist)
David Claman             Gone for Foreign
Victoria Bond              Peculiar Plants
Akemi Naito                Mindscape: Four Poetic Images
Laura Schwendinger     Garden of Earthly Delights

This concert is part of the Sequitur Ensemble Cutting Edge Concerts New Music Festival 2010.

50% of all ticket sales will be donated to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit the Welltone Music website for additional information and to buy tickets.

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25
Jan

Marist Pink Ribbon Project at Spring Brunch

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Pink Ribbon Poster

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Senior design majors from the Fashion Program at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY have created a unique design concept in support of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation was established to fund support services for people fighting breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.

The design project consists of ten dresses, in various shades of pink, that are linked together to form a creative representation of women united in the battle against breast cancer.

The project will be on view at The Miles of Hope Spring Brunch on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie.

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21
Jan

Welltone New Music Features Miles of Hope

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Pari ForoodThis article, by Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Executive Director Pari Forood, appeared in the January 2010 newsletter of Welltone New Music.

Imagine the unimaginable. You find a lump in your breast. You go to the doctor and it is confirmed through testing that you have breast cancer. Now what?

According to the American Cancer Society, excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, accounting for more than 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in the US. In 2008, there were 182,460 new cases of breast cancer in women in the United States. The 5 year relative surviWelltone New Musicval rate for breast cancer in the localized stage (cancer that has not spread to other sites in the body) is 98%. The earlier the cancer is diagnosed, the more successful the treatment.

The federal government along with private agencies and foundations spend hundreds of millions of dollars on cancer research each year and they should be commended for all of the major treatment breakthroughs in the past 25 years. However, there is still an area that is often times ignored . . .

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Welltone announced a concert to benefit Miles of Hope, coming up April 12 in NYC – click to read about the concert!


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20
Jan

John Jay High School Basketball Salutes Miles of Hope

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John Jay Sign

Sign outside John Jay High School

John Jay High School is saluting the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation on Friday night, 1/22. The girls basketball game is at 7 p.m. at John Jay high school and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the local foundation. Visit the John Jay High School website for more information.

These signs on route 52 in Wappingers Falls were a welcome surprise to Miles of Hope co-founder, Cathy Varunok:

“This was unexpected and therefore even more impressive. Local high schools have embraced our cause and will honor us throughout January and February,” she said, “culminating in our Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament on March 14, at Marist College.”

On Friday, 2/12, the Marist College WBCA Pink Zone presented by DRA Imaging game will honor Miles of Hope with raffles, a silent auction, and a 50/50. “Plus, Dana Effron, Miles of Hope Co-Founder, will be the Guest Coach for the game,” stated Executive Director Pari Forood.

The schedule for the girls basketball games honoring Miles of Hope are as follows:

2010 Think Pink Women’s/Girls’ Basketball Games
1/16 – Our Lady of Lourdes High School
1/22 – John Jay/Ketchum High School
2/9 – John Jay at Arlington
2/12 – Marist College WBCA Pink Zone presented by DRA Imaging
2/13 – Bard College
2/20 – Mt. St. Mary’s College
(visit each school’s athletic websites for more info)


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19
Jan

Spring Brunch Preparation is Underway

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Plans are in full swing for our annual Brunch!

The 6th Annual Spring Brunch will be held at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY on Sunday, May 2 from 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Last year, more than 400 guests attended, and the Spring Brunch brought in at least $108,105 to Miles of Hope for support services for people affected by breast cancer in the eight counties of the Hudson Valley.

You can buy tickets here. We have many sponsorship opportunities, including in honor/in memory of (in the Program Book), Program Book ads, and many sponsorship levels. The ad submission deadline is March 29. Do you have an item or service to add to our silent auction or raffle? Please contact us.

If you do not already subscribe to our email newsletter, click to subscribe now.

If you are on our paper mailing list, look in your mail for a special letter regarding all aspects of May 2, 2010! Hope to see you all there.

Enjoy photos of last year’s brunch.

Plans are in full swing for our annual Brunch. Look in your mail for a special letter regarding all aspects of May2, 2010! Hope to see you all there.

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16
Jan

Save the Date: 2010 Fundraisers for Miles of Hope

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Have fun and help raise funds for people affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley. Mark your calendar!

WBCA Pink Zone presented by DRA Imaging Women’s Basketball Game, Friday, February 12, 7:30 PM. McCann Rec Center, Marist College, Poughkeepsie [map]. Honors breast cancer survivors at a half-time tribute – survivors: email frank.lombardy@marist.edu [2009 photos]

Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament, Sunday, March 14. 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY [map]. Learn more or register your team now. Register by Feb 21 to save on fees. Competitive and non-competitive divisions. hoopsforhope@optonline.net. [2009 photos]

Miles of Hope Spring Brunch – Sunday, May 2. 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Grandview on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie. Auction items and sponsors are needed. For information: info@milesofhope.org

Family Fun Run – Saturday, May 8. 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tymor Park, Union Vale / Lagrangeville, NY. 5K run for the entire family organized by MidHudson Road Runners Club. Face painting, ice cream, raffles, awards for runners and non-runners. For information: lynnekopac@yahoo.com

Bikeway/Miles of Hope Bike Ride – Noah’s Ride – June (exact date TBA). For information: doug@bikeway.com

Strikes for Hope Co-ed Bowling Tournament, June (exact date TBA). Hoe Bowl Family Recreations Centers throughout the Hudson Valley. For information: info@milesofhope.org

Goals for Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament – Saturday, August 7. 8 AM – 4:30 PM, LaGrange Soccer Complex, 61 Stringham Road Lagrangeville NY [map]. Women’s charity soccer tournament. Competitive and non-competitive divisions. [2009 photos]

Walk for Hope – Community Walk for Breast Cancer, Sunday, September 26. 9:00 AM – Noon. James Baird State Park, Pleasant Valley, NY. This is our flagship event! [2009 photos]

Miles of Hope Softball Tournament, Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Robinson Lane Fields, Wappingers Falls, NY. Come out to cheer on the Poughkeepsie Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball League. For info: 845-849-2595 or tporter64@verizon.net.


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