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Hoops for Hope March 10

2012

Cathi DeLeonHoops for Hope is the annual 3 on 3 women’s charity basketball tournament that raises funds for the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the McCann Recreation Center at Marist College in Poughkeepsie [map].

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Each year Hoops for Hope is dedicated to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of our event. This year’s Honoree is 12 year breast cancer survivor and Miles of Hope volunteer, Cathi DeLeon. Cathi lives in the Dutchess County town of LaGrange with her husband Raul. She has two grown children. When she is not running the concession stand at Hoops for Hope or captaining the Breast Cancer Boat at the Dragon Boat races every summer at Peekskill Days Celebration, or helping at other Miles of Hope events, she works at the Vail Farm Elementary School in the Arlington Central School District as an Administrative Assistant to the Principal.

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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 and Guest Blog Post on Made-to-Travel.com by Casie Marie

Zimmer Brothers on Silhouette Of A WomanArticle on Zimmer Brothers Blog

long lean mamaArticle in longleanmama blog

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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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Volunteer Network Workshop Aug 7 at 11 AM

2010

Would you like to represent Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation at functions in your neighborhood? Come to a Volunteer Network Workshop.

From time to time, we need to call upon one of our volunteers to help represent us. Are you interested in representing Miles of Hope at an event or function in your neighborhood? If so, please consider attending a Volunteer Network Workshop. A volunteer training session for the Volunteer Network will occur at Goals for Hope Women’s Soccer Tournament in LaGrange on August 7, at 11:00 am. It will not last more than 30 minutes. Please spread the word to any and all interested.

To sign up or ask questions, please contact Pari Forood, Executive Director of Miles of Hope at info@milesofhope.org.

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