Thursday, May 9, 2013
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What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words "you have cancer"? This year, you can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Society's research study—Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save lives. The study is open to anyone who: How can you participate? Schedule an appointment to enroll now. After you schedule your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to a comprehensive survey of your family history, lifestyle, medications and other factors related to your health. The survey takes about 45 minutes to fill out, and …
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Monday, April 22, 2013
The annual talent show in Peters Township was a hit.
Pleasant Valley Elementary raised more than $10,500 for the American Cancer Society during its annual talent show—PV Idol. Students and school staff members sang, danced, played the piano, told jokes and even showed off their basketball and pogo stick skills—all for the wonderful cause. Organized by a team of staff members led by teachers Sandy McWilliams and Barb Viola, student acts were voted on by cash donations placed in boxes created by students for their act. In addition, donations to the Washington County Food Bank were also accepted and this year resulted in more than 800 pounds of food. Since it began, PV Idol and Relay for Life team at Pleasant Valley have raised more than $80,000 for the cause the American Cancer Society. If …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
A historic, nationwide study will be held locally in Peters Township on Tuesday, June 19.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
The American Cancer Society and West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) invite Pittsburgh-area residents to participate in a historic, nationwide study that will provide valuable information needed to fight the war against cancer and save lives. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is designed to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause cancer. Local enrollment sites will open June 19-23 at five WPAHS locations across the area. Enrollment dates and sites are: Although walk-ins are welcome, participants are encouraged to sign up in advance at www.seeuthere.com/cps3enroll/WPAHS. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Americans to participate in lifesaving cancer research,” said …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Peters Township Relay For Life will take place Saturday and Sunday.
The American Cancer Society is organizing its annual Peters Township Relay For Life fundraising event that will take place in June. People who want to participate in the overnight walk around Peters Township High School's track will gather at the stadium from noon June 2 until 7:30 a.m. June 3. A Catholic Mass is scheduled for 10 p.m. June 2 and a nondenominational service will be held June 3 at 7 a.m., followed by the closing ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society where communities come together to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. The fundraiser encourages cancer survivors, patients, medical support …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Visiting Angels, an organization that serves Peters Township, is coordinating the fundraiser.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Visiting Angels Washington PA/Pittsburgh West is a local volunteer coordinator for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days. Each spring, the ACS offers daffodils to donors in appreciation for a contribution. By sending bunches of daffodils to friends, family members and people touched by cancer, donors are sharing a message of hope and raising funds and awareness to help defeat cancer. “Visiting Angels Washington PA/Pittsburgh West believes strongly in helping our seniors live long, productive lives," said Val Candee, owner of the local VA office. "Battling cancer is one small way we are able to support our seniors." While the Daffodil Days program involves offering daffodils every spring to donors in appreciation for their …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The free program will be held Tuesday evening at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The public is invited to learn the latest about cancer prevention, treatment and recovery at the “Think Pink Girl Talk” event, hosted by Spa Harmony of The Washington Hospital, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The free program, which features an Information Expo and panel discussion titled “Experts Tell All About Cancer Prevention and Recovery,” will be held on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, 240 Wellness Way. The panel discussion includes Dr. Michael Zinsser, OB-GYN and Dr. Michael J. Dougherty, MD, Radiation-Oncologist of The Washington Hospital, as well as professionals from Spa Harmony and the Wellness Center. The group will discuss a broad spectrum of approaches to achieving, maintaining and …
Friday, September 30, 2011
The annual tradition marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is intended to encourage women to get yearly mammograms in hopes of detecting the disease early.
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Friday, September 30, 2011
The Allegheny County Courthouse fountain began flowing pink at 11 a.m. Friday to mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Everyone knows someone affected by this disease," said Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein. "If turning this fountain pink makes one woman in Allegheny County get a mammogram, we have succeeded," he said. The annual tradition is in its seventh year, said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. He said the county's role in helping spread awareness was important because the more the public was educated, the better the odds that the disease can be controlled. "This is one of the few illnesses that if detected early is 100 percent curable," he said. About one in eight woman in the United States will …
Panera Bread will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from Pink Ribbon Bagel sales to two awareness foundations in Pittsburgh through October. Nationally, businesses are doing the same.
Think pink? It might be because it’s that time of year. Pink chocolate. Pink bagels. Pink hair weaves. Pink sheets. Pink stilettos. And, of course, a boatload of pink ribbons. Locally, Panera Bread will start selling Pink Ribbon Bagels Oct. 4 in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Panera is parterning with the Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, founded by Peters resident and breast cancer survivor Jen Kehm, and Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation by donating 100 percent of the proceeds through Oct. 31. All 28 Panera locations in Pittsburgh will participate. Locally owned businesses are also thinking pink. The Cutting Edge salon in Canonsburg during October will offer pink manicures, pink feather …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The Young Women's Breast Cancer Foundation provides knowledge and support to young women dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis; The foundation has partnered with Panera Bread to sell Pink Ribbon Bagels during October.
At just 48 years old, Jen Kehm, of Peters Township, can relate to young women who are living with a breast cancer diagnosis. She
is a breast cancer survivor. When she was only 36, Kehm felt two lumps under her armpit. At
the time, she did not think much of it. “I had mononucleosis as a college student and since then, I have always had large lymph nodes, so I attributed the lumps to being the lymph nodes,” Kehm said. A visit to her gynecologist gave her some relief when he said they were likely just cysts, but advised her to have a mammogram, her
first one, and explained the test in detail to prepare her. A few weeks later, she followed her doctor’s advice and had the mammogram, still thinking she would be fine. The radiologist who …
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Peters Relay For Life festivities kick off Saturday, May 14 at noon.
Banner signs have been sprawled neatly. Residents are chatting and fundraising. And, donations are being collected. The community is uniting, in support of the American Cancer Society, for its annual fun-filled, heart-warming event, Relay For Life of Peters Township. This year's theme? Board games! Opening ceremonies, with entertainment and activities, start at noon on Saturday, May 14, with the survivor registration beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the reception at 7 p.m. The open-to-the-public relay lasts through Sunday morning, with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m.—all festivities happening on the Peters Township High School track. The McMurray Elementary band, "No Tune Left Behind," will be playing at 1 p.m. Saturday. Event co-chairs Phil Hobbs…
Kim
10:53 am on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Anyone who hs not had the pleasure to meet Jen, she is truely an inspiration and a terrific person. Good Luck ! more ›