October is breast cancer awareness month. It’s a time when many organizations around the country will commit to raising knowledge and awareness around breast cancer and what can be done to help prevent it. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in women, except Read More…
October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives; it kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include Age – the Read More…
At the opening day of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Soccer Program at Puopolo Park, the Nazzaro Center kids raised over $500 for Making Strides, a Breast Cancer Walk which they will participate in, according to John Romano. “Paige Fitzgerald and her family organized the fundraiser along with Michele Deavue of the Center,” Romano Read More…
The Nazzaro Center team easily surpassed their $4,000 goal and has raised $7,376 to date for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The team participated in the October walk and continues to raise money at the center. Team Leaders, Michelle Deveau and Laurie D’Elia, want to thank everyone for their generosity. Donations can still be made at the Nazzaro Center Read More…
The North End’s Nazzaro Community Center is participating in the annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer on October 5, 2014 with a goal of raising $4,000. Join the team and/or donate to the cause. Check out the website to register for the team. All team walkers will receive a pink t-shirt for the walk. The Read More…
Please join us on Wednesday, October 17 at 9:30 a.m. for a breast health information session at North End Waterfront Health (332 Hanover St.) on the 3rd floor. During the brief session you will learn about: Breast self exam Early detection Healthy habits A light breakfast will be served. For more information please call Mary Read More…
Taranta’s Chef Jose Duarte was honored with the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Business Partner Promise Award Aug. 8 in Boston. Chef Duarte was recognized for his leadership and service in the community and for 4 years of commitment and dedication participating in Chefs for Cure, event that takes place once Read More…
Today is the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. So, if you see packs of pink woman walking the neighborhood, give a wave. Apparently, it’s a 2-day event so they’ll be back on Sunday. More information can be found on their Boston website here.