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Spring Brunch Wrap-up

2012
Brunch 2012

The 2012 Miles of Hope Spring Brunch

The 8th Annual Miles of Hope Spring Brunch was held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY.

A lovely morning with friends and supporters of Miles of Hope — and a wonderful turnout!

This event was SOLD OUT!

Read about the Angels who were honored at the brunch.

Read the article in the Poughkeepsie Journal (reprinted with permission).

See photos:
In the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery
Photos by Alan Lemberger
In the Poughkeepsie Journal
It’s not too late to make a donation to the brunch.

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Survivors Honored at Family Fun Run

2012

Miles of Hope supports families touched by breast cancer. At the Family Fun Run, survivors are honored in various ways.

This photo shows the survivors from the 2012 Family Fun Run. The parentheses shows the number of years cancer free for each survivor. If there is “Honoree” following a name, than that person is one of three honorees at this year’s 2012 MOH 5K.

Fun Run Survivors 2012

Family Fun Run Survivors 2012. Photo by Deb Pierantozzi.

Top Row (left to right):

Connie Haven (10), Rebecca Withers (3), Laura McKenna (3), Deb Fox (11), Diane White (1), JoAnn Dourdis (15) HONOREE, Maria Lee (8), Annie Rowe (1), Sandra Gentile (2), Nidia Santana (12), Donna Milano (4), Dana Effron (17)

Middle Row (left to right):

Carla Bailey (1), Mary Ritter (1) HONOREE, Bernadette Pikul (3), Joan Matheis (7 months), Donna Santini (9) HONOREE, Lynne Kopac (9)

Bottom Row (left to right):

Samantha Scotti (1), Keri Sisson (1).

Photo by Deb Pierantozzi. For questions, contact Bob Kopac at bobkopac@yahoo.com or (845) 656-9511.

More photos are in the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery, on Shutterfly (Bob Kopac, Deb Pierantozzi) and on Facebook.

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Family Fun 5K Run/Walk Photos and Thank You!

Family Fun Run 2012

Family Fun Run 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the 2012 Family Fun 5K Run!

Tag yourself on the Family Fun Run photos on Facebook.

Photos are available in the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery and on Shutterfly (Bob Kopac, Deb Pierantozzi).

The survivor group photo has been posted.

Times are posted on the MHRRC website.

Miles of Hope Thanks Volunteers, Vendors and Supporters

It takes much effort on the part of many dedicated volunteers, vendors, and contributors to result in a successful Miles of Hope race. Many thanks to all of these who devoted so much energy and time to making this event a success. We appreciate your support of local families touched by breast cancer.

Volunteers:

Laurissa Agosta (5K Committee)
Nicole Alger and the Marathon Project
Chip Blue
Claude Bodley
Amber Campanaro
(more…)

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Hopewell Triathlon June 9-10

2012

Bikeway Triathlon

Bikeway presents the third annual Hopewell Triathlon.

The Kids’ Triathlon will be Saturday, June 9, with separate courses for ages 7-10 and 11-14. Sunday, June 10, is the adult (age 15+) triathlon. The  location for both events is Red Wing Park in Hopewell Junction.

Registration is open now for the Adult Triathlon and for the Kids Triathlon. For details of the Triathlon, please see the Bikeway Triathlon web page.

Bikeway is providing twice-weekly group rides with designated days for novice cyclists and triathletes, and free clinics to answer all of your questions, and get you prepared leading up to the race. See the Bikeway Triathlon web page for more information.

The Hopewell Triathlon benefits the Ryan McElroy Children’s Cancer Foundation and the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Family Fun Run – 5K Run/Walk April 28 2012 *UPDATED*

2012

*UPDATE* See new Special Notice for Survivors below.

Fun RunThe 2012 Family Fun 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club with all proceeds benefiting Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Tymor Park in LaGrangeville [map].

There will be a half-mile run for kids 4-11 starting at 10:00 a.m. The 5K walk/run starts at 10:30 a.m. Register now!

This will be a family event with all kinds of activities: face painting, 50/50 raffle, basket and gift certificate raffles, and vendors. Free massage therapy will also be available. Awards in the 5K for first overall female and male, as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each age category.

Special Notice for Survivors: Breast cancer survivors are invited to a pre-race group photo shoot and raffle at 9:40 a.m. at the Survivors Tent. In the raffle: necklace and earings in Swarovski crystals and pearls, custom-made by Terry Wood. Please be at the Survivors Tent at 9:40 to participate in the photo shoot and raffle.

Online registration is available now at the Mid-Hudson Road Runner’s Club website.

Click to download the flier for complete details.

If you have questions, email mohrun@hotmail.com.

If you would like to volunteer, email mohrunvols@hotmail.com.

Tribute Miles Markers are available for a $50 donation. Mile Marker signs are displayed during the race in honor of, or in memory of, a friend or loved one who has battled breast cancer. Click to order a Mile Marker.

You can make a donation online at the Mid-Hudson Road Runners’ Club website. All proceeds go to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

While we greatly prefer online registration, if you wish to register via mail, you can download the flier/entry form.

Update May 1: Click for 2012 photos and thank you to volunteers & vendors. Click for survivor photo.

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Charity Baseball Tournament Sept. 21-23

2012

NY Elite BaseballNew York Elite Baseball will hold a Baseball Tournament to support Miles of Hope, from Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the Mt. Airy Sports Complex, New Windsor, NY, and the Town Of Newburgh L.L. Complex, Newburgh, NY.  Teams in age groups 9U through 19U are invited to register.
For more information or to register your team, please see the New York Elite Baseball web site or email them at nysbaseball@msn.com or ibby135@optonline.net

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Miles of Hope Wins ElfWorksLane Egg Decorating Contest

2012
ElfWorksLane Eggs

An Entry in the Egg Decorating Contest

ElfWorksLane has announced that Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is the winner of their First Annual Egg Decorating Contest!

The funds for the award were raised by a silent auction for the eggs.

ElfWorksLane,  “the cutest little vintage and consignment shop ever”, is located at 2 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, phone (845) 485-5202. Click to see their Facebook page.

A great fundraising idea! Many thanks from Miles of Hope.

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Nominate Your Angel!

2012

UPDATE—READ THE 2012 NOMINATIONS
Click see the collection of heartwarming Angel nominations on the Miles of Hope website.

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Miles of Hope holds fundraising events throughout the year

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation announced a program to honor the people who help to care for their loved one going through treatment for breast cancer.

“This is an opportunity to recognize the family member, friend, or colleague who is integral to the recovery of the breast cancer patient,” explained Pari Forood, Executive Director of Miles of Hope.

“We are asking anyone who has been through treatment for breast cancer to nominate their angel by sending us a testimonial with photos if they have them, explaining how their angel helped them. It does not have to be a long narrative. We will honor all angels and their nominator at the 8th Annual Spring Brunch on May 6, at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie. The essays and photos will then be available for viewing at the Miles of Hope website at www.milesofhope.org,” she continued.

All entries must be received by e-mail to info@milesofhope.org by April 20, 2012, and all photos/testimonials become property of Miles of Hope. There is no fee to nominate an angel, and attendance at the Brunch is not required.

“Every time I speak with a breast cancer survivor, they tell me about the person or people who helped them. We feel it is time to bring that person into the limelight,” said Cathy Varunok, Co-founder of Miles of Hope.

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Hoops for Hope Photo and Video Contest Winners Announced

2012

The Hoops for Hope tournament was amazing! Thank you everyone!

Six people entered the Hoops for Hope Photo Contest. Click to see all the photos. An impartial jury selected one photo from each set of photos, and posted them in a special photo album on Facebook. Facebook fans voted by “liking” one photo each.

The winning photo was taken by Lindsey Sacco, a Marist College student who will graduate with an undergraduate degree in Public Relations/Advertising this spring. The photo was of our wonderful volunteers at the Miles of Hope merchandise table, and included colorful t-shirt pictures.

Brian Howard volunteered to produced a new Hoops for Hope video. His video was the only submission, so he won the video contest.

Congratulations! Both winners get a “bag of Hope” filled with Miles of Hope merchandise.

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Cosmos & Cupcakes for Causes, June 5

2012
Cosmos and Cupcakes

Click the image for a poster

If you like Cosmos or Cupcakes (or both!) please join us for a very special evening at Anthony’s Pier 9, 2975 US Route 9W, New Windsor, NY [map] on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM. All proceeds go to support the causes:

  • Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation,
  • Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc.,
  • and the Littman Cancer Center at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital

The evening will include

  • Cosmo or Champagne Cocktail
  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres
  • Sit-down dessert
  • Cash Bar
  • Silent Auction
  • Purchase competition-quality cupcakes to eat there or take home

Ticket are $50 and you can order them online now.  Places are limited, so be sure to  get your tickets early.

Bakeries and Vendors are invited to compete in the Cupcake War for the honor of  Cupcake King or Queen and Team, decided by judges from the CIA . Each contestant will provide five dozen cupcakes for presentation and sale, with all proceeds going to the event. Entry includes admission for 1 representative. Click to download the rules for the Cupcake War. Entry into the competition is $50 and you can pay online now. For more information, please email info@milesofhope.org.

You are invited to show your support through sponsorship in the the event journal. Journal sponsorship can be used to promote your business, or to honor or memorialize someone important in your life. Full‐page journal ad: $250. Half‐page journal ad: $150. Quarter‐page journal ad: $100. In memory/honor $25 one name, $10 each additional. Click for event journal sponsorship information and form, or click to pay for your ad online.

If you would like to donate an auction item, you can send your auction item to Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc., or pick-up can be arranged with one of the event committee members. Email info@milesofhope.org.

Many sponsorship levels are available – click to download the sponsorship form. You can also sponsor online.

Event Sponsor $10,000 – Two tables of 10, inside front or back cover full‐page color journal ad, inclusion in all event literature and press releases.

Red Velvet Sponsor $7,500 – Table for 10, full‐page color journal ad, inclusion in press releases.

Butter Cream Sponsor $5,000 – 6 Tickets and full‐page journal ad, recognition at event.

Sugar Sponsor $2,500 – 4 Tickets and Half page journal ad, recognition at event.

Sprinkles Sponsor $1,000 – 2 Tickets and Quarter page journal ad.

Cup Cake War Contestant $50 – Be Crowned Cupcake Queen or King! Click for cup cake war rules. Click to pay for cup cake war contestant entry online.

Click to download the sponsorship form.

Click for a poster.

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