Team Miles of Memories held their annual event to benefit the American Cancer Society on May 13th at Filippo Ristorante in Boston’s North End. Organizer Karen Meyers said, “My mother, Marie Orlandi, and I would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who donated to our fundraiser at Filippo Ristorante. And congratulations to Read More…
The Great American Smoke Out happens every year on the 3rd Thursday of November. This year it is on November 19, 2015. The 1st Smoke Out was in California in 1976. It became a national event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, in 1977. The Great American Smoke Out has helped to change laws related Read More…
Marc Hymovitz, North End resident and Massachusetts Government Relations Director, was awarded the Alan Mills Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his tireless work to help make cancer a national priority. The Alan Mills Award recognizes a staff person who has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence in the area Read More…
For the fifth consecutive year, North End resident, Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers walked on June 21-22 with their Relay for Life Team “Miles of Memories”to benefit the American Cancer Society at the Burlington High School Track. We do this in memory of those we love and lost and in honor Read More…
Team Miles of Memories, an event to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, was a huge success thanks to Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Meyers. The event was held on Wednesday night at Filippo’s Ristorante. (Photos by Janet Gilardi)
“Team Miles of Memories – Relay For Life,” an event to benefit The American Cancer Society was held on April 25, 2013 at Filippo’s Ristorante. Marie Parker Orlandi and her daughter Karen Parker Meyers ran the very successful event with dinner prizes and a raffle. Marie and Karen would like to thank the associations, business establishments, Read More…
Jenna Pettinicchi of the North End in Boston will be running in Boston’s Run to Remember Half Marathon on Sunday, May 27, as an American Cancer Society DetermiNation athlete. The Society’s DetermiNation program is a powerful and inspiring movement that enables athletes to dedicate their training and participation in marathons, half marathons, and other endurance Read More…