Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Wilbur-McMahon School seventh graders in Little Compton raised more than $961 to be donated to the American Cancer Society.
- SCHOOLS
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The following is a press release: When a group of seventh-graders at Wilbur-McMahon School in Little Compton looked for unique ways to raise money for the American Cancer Society, the students asked their physical education teacher Jason Ford of Portsmouth if he’d help them out. Their idea? Duct tape their teacher to the wall! Once Ford agreed, the seventh-graders took their idea, plastered the school with posters and asked fellow students, teachers and staff to donate $1 to wear their favorite sports gear on Friday, May 11, or donate $2 for a strip of duct tape to adhere the teacher to the wall. The donations came in all week. And on Friday, students, teachers and staff gathered in the gymnasium to take part in duct-taping Ford to the …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A Zumba party will be held Saturday, March 31, at St. Barnabas Church, to help raise money to benefit cancer victims, caregivers and survivors.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Sandy McGee
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
One local team is looking to use energetic dance to help raise money for cancer victims, survivors and their caregivers. The Portsmouth team, named Flo's Virgo, plans to hold several events this month to raise money for the American Cancer Society. One of the events is a Zumba party, which will be held Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Barnabas Church. The event, which will include raffles and door prizes, costs $10 to attend. For tickets or more information, please contact Kim Colicci (rcolicci@cox.net) or Sue Farrier (suefarrier@cox.net). The team is also planning a craft fair to be held March 31. The team is now in its third year of fundraising, which began after the death of a relative. "My mother-in-law (Florence …
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St. Barnabas Church
1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Freshman Rep. Dan Reilly will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the State House.
- GOVERNMENT
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
STATE HOUSE – Three freshmen representatives, including Portsmouth Rep. Dan Reilly, will be honored by the American Cancer Society tomorrow for their work in promoting cancer awareness, prevention and treatment efforts. Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick), Rep. Larry Valencia (D-Dist. 39, Richmond, Charlestown, Exeter) and Rep. Reilly (R-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport) will be inducted into the American Cancer Society Cancer Caucus for their outstanding legislative work during their first session in the General Assembly to help those with cancer or to help prevention efforts. They will be presented with the honor tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 17, during the ACS’s celebration of the 36th annual Great American Smokeout. The …
Friday, October 14, 2011
One lucky fan will win an autographed Wes Welker football at tonight's football game. Raffle proceeds will benefit breast cancer prevention.
Portsmouth High School's varsity football team will strive towards reaching a different goal at tonight's home game — raising money for breast cancer prevention. "We are partnering with the NFL and the American Cancer Society to help raise awareness and funds to help promote screening for breast cancer," said Stephen Trezvant, director of athletics. Portsmouth High School will play against Barrington High School at tonight's home game, starting at 7 p.m. During the game, students will raise funds through donations. A special drawing will also be held at the game for a chance to win a Wes Welker autographed football. The effort is part of "A Crucial Catch" campaign, a partnership between the NFL and American Cancer Society to raise …
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Portsmouth High School
120 Education Ln, Portsmouth, RI
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Aquidneck Island's Relay for Life Team holds its very first Bark for Life event this Sunday at Glen Farm.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Sandy McGee
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Glen Farm went to the dogs on Sunday, literally. Aquidneck Island's Relay for Life team held its very first Bark for Life event Sunday afternoon along the Sakonnet Greenway, the longest trail on Aquidneck Island. "We thought it would be a great way to bring awareness to the cause," said Kerry Seibert, a member of the Aquidneck Island Relay for Life team. More than 40 participants, along with man's best friends, attended the event to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The event featured a dog walk, a contest for best dog tricks, raffles and photos with man's best friend. Coincidentally, a college Frisbee competition was held a few fields away, but did not distract the dogs as they barked for a cure. Bark for Life, a …
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Glen Farm
Linden Ln & E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI
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