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Prevention – Does It Have a Role in Breast Cancer Treatment?

2011

by Pari Forood, Executive Director, Miles of Hope

Published in The Poughkeepsie Journal, 2011

Poughkeepsie Journal

Studies have shown that the better your physical condition, the less likely you are to succumb to heart disease and certain types of cancer including breast cancer. At the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, we make it our business to encourage women to get on the court, field, track and in the lake by sponsoring tournaments for all abilities and all ages. Hoops for Hope Women’s Basketball Tournament, Family Fun Run, Miles of Hope Triathlon, Goals for Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament and the Community Walk for Breast Cancer challenge women whether competitive by nature or by necessity to get into shape and embrace a healthy active lifestyle.

However if there is breast cancer in your family, or if you are deemed high risk for the disease by any number of markers, is there something you can do proactively to prevent it?

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Letter to the Editor: Miles of Hope Supporters Helped Raise $84,000* at Walk

2011
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Nancy Miller and Ellen Staino, Walk 2011 Organizers

To the Editor of the Poughkeepsie Journal,

As co-chairwomen of the Miles of Hope Community Walk held Oct. 2 at James Baird State Park, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and supporters of this very successful event. This year there were more people who came out and walked than ever before. We are thrilled to report the event raised over $84,000!*

We can’t begin to thank everybody involved by name in this letter, the list would be too long; and we would be afraid we would leave someone out. But to the many people who supported this event, we are extremely humbled and grateful for your generosity.

Your support allows the mission of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation to continue. All funds raised in the Hudson Valley are used to support programs in the Hudson Valley. Some of the programs include the Medical Gap Care Fund, scholarships for college-bound seniors, Peer-to-Peer Program and complementary medicine (massage therapy, reiki, exercise/dance). To all who supported the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation Community Walk we say thank you, thank you, thank you!

Nancy Miller, Poughkeepsie
Ellen Staino, Poughkeepsie
Co-chairwomen, Miles of Hope Community Walk for Breast Cancer 2011

Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal November 12, 2011

*IMPORTANT UPDATE: The article originally said $60,000. Good news: Current figures show the Walk proceeds at $84,000 this year!

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Videos and Photos from Silhouette of a Woman Fashion Show

2011

YNN video with Dana EffronYNN Your News Now – Night of Fashion to Help Breast Cancer

slideshowPoughkeepsie Journal Article: Fashion, compassion come together: Poughkeepsie show benefits breast cancer foundation
51 Photos by the Poughkeepsie Journal

fashion show 2011Photos by Surprise Photography on Facebook: Pink Carpet; Zimmer Brothers Backstage photos

Article on “The Girl who Stole the Eiffel Tower” by Casie Marie

Zimmer Brothers on Silhouette Of A WomanArticle on Zimmer Brothers Blog

long lean mamaArticle in longleanmama blog

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USA Today article: “Scholarships granted to cancer survivors”

2011

This USA Today article is about organizations, including Miles of Hope, that offer scholarships to college-bound students who have been affected by cancer. It includes wonderful quotes by Miles of Hope Executive Director Pari Forood. Click here and scroll down to see Pari’s comments.

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Pari Forood on Chamber True Oldies Radio Show

2011
Pari Forood

Pari Forood, Executive Director of Miles of Hope

Pari Forood, Executive Director of Miles of Hope, was interviewed on the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce talk show on True Oldies Radio, September 18.

Click the arrow below to hear her comments about the Community Walk for Breast Cancer coming up on Sunday, October 2.

Audio file: click the right arrow to listen now!

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Extract from “Spirit of Dutchess Awards Honor Top Volunteers”

2011

On June 9, the Poughkeepsie Journal published an article about the Spirit of Dutchess Awards ceremony by Shantal Parris Riley. Here is an extract from that article:

Dana Effron, co-founder of Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, was given the Alexis de Tocqueville Community Service Award.

Pari Forood, Miles of Hope executive director, recounted the bumpy road to Effron’s co-creation of Miles of Hope with partner Cathy Varunok in 2004.

“Fifteen years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Forood said, adding she became a consultant to other breast cancer survivors. “She saw the need for a mentoring system for breast cancer victims in this area.”

The foundation offers peer-to-peer counseling, scholarships, complimentary therapy and medical care funding not covered by insurance for breast cancer victims, survivors and families throughout the Hudson Valley.

Effron, who took to the podium, tissues in hand, described being diagnosed with breast cancer as a “life-altering.”

She expressed her motivation in simple terms: “I do it because I can. I’m a survivor.”

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Letter to the Editor: Miles of Hope 5K sets attendance record

2011
Lori Decker

Lori Cassia-Decker

Letter to the Editor of the Poughkeepsie Journal from Lori Cassia-Decker
Published May 26, 2011

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation held its 8th annual Family Fun 5K Run/Walk and kids race on April 30 at Tymor Park in Union Vale. A record-setting 408 5K participants and 44 kids enjoyed the music, food, vendors and awards.

I want to thank the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation 5K Committee (Laurissa Agosta, Tammy Bender, Alison Christenson, Sue D’Angelo, Christine Honig, Bob and Lynne Kopac, Sarah Long, Debbie Pierantozzi, Allan Scherr, Bernadette Pikul (this year’s honoree), Heidi Selteneck, Andra Strudler, Mary Veltre), our sponsors (ABC Corporate Awards, Assogna Endodontic Specialty Group, Mark Bolger – 97.7 FM, Civil Air Patrol, Country Grove Limousine, Jeffrey Feldman Attorney-at-Law, Four Dogs Playing Poker, Greenbaum Optometry, Hands-On Wellness Massage, House of Nutrition, Hudson Valley Perinatal Consulting Services, iRUNLIKEAGIRL, Bob and Lynne Kopac, Mid-Hudson Medical Group, Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club, MVP Health Care, Pulse Cycling and Fitness, River City Abstract, Rivkin Radler, Road ID, the Scherr family, Ellen Smith Life/Health Coach, Starbucks – Arlington Store, Sun Up Enterprises, the Tuccillo family, Terry Wood Handcrafted Jewelry), the vendors, the wonderful volunteers (for a complete list, go to www.mhrrc.org/News/View.aspx?Articleid=462), and all the participants for making a difference in the lives of the families of our community. Each of you has touched their lives by showing your support through your hard work, dedication and sponsorship.

More than $21,000 was raised to help families affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.

Heartful thanks.

Lori Cassia-Decker
Pleasant Valley

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Dana Effron, Miles of Hope Co-founder, Receives United Way’s Top Honor

2011

Dana EffronCo-Founder of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, Dana Effron, will receive the 26th annual Alexis de Tocqueville Community Service Award given by the United Way of Dutchess County at the 2011 Spirit of Dutchess County Awards luncheon on June 8, at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.

Each year, the United Way of Dutchess County Board of Governors and Alexis de Tocqueville Society pay tribute to an outstanding community leader whose spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism stands as an example of selfless dedication and service to the residents of Dutchess County.

The award name was chosen because of the French author’s admiration for the American spirit of voluntary association and effort for the common good which he documented enthusiastically in Democracy in America, 1835 and 1840.

“I am stunned and honored by this award,” Mrs. Effron explained. “When we started Miles of Hope in 2004, I had no idea we would be as successful as we are helping thousands of people in the Hudson Valley and engaging hundreds of volunteers many of whom are survivors like me.”

“Through our four pillar programs: Scholarships to college-bound high school seniors, Peer to peer counseling, Complementary medicine and Medical Gap Care Fund, we help women and their families, friends, and colleagues affected by breast cancer,” she said.

Miles of Hope is a non-profit public charity, with a mission to fund support services for people affected by breast cancer in the eight counties of the Hudson Valley.

Click for a complete bio of Ms. Effron.

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A Beautiful Story

2010

by Pari Forood, Executive Director, Miles of Hope

Published in The Poughkeepsie Journal, 2010

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Yesterday, at the Hits for Hope Annual Slow Pitch Softball Tournament, Lynn Alexander Nazzaro, age 42, breast cancer survivor, mother, wife, and daughter won the coveted MVP award for the tournament.

Lynn is a member of the Angels Softball Team who beat the Kingston Bombers in the finals, October 3, 2010 at the Robinson Lane Fields in Wappingers Falls. Yes, she wore pink, and yes she played first base like (more…)

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American Cancer Society to host Breast Cancer Community Program

2010

American Cancer Society logoThe American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley Region, will host a Breast Cancer Community Program Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 8AM-11AM at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Conference Room B. The program will include presentations by area physicians on the latest treatment of breast cancer and information about American Cancer Society programs and services for breast cancer patients.

The program will highlight their collaboration with Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, and Pari Forood, Executive Director, Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, will present information on the services for breast cancer patients that Miles of Hope offers.

Space is limited. Please call 845-452-2932, ext.9716, to RSVP.

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