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Cancer survivors invited to celebrate their victory at Relay for Life

Cancer survivors invited to celebrate their victory at Relay for Life

 

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life event is often defined as a celebration of life, symbolizing the courage and spirit of the more than 600,000 cancer survivors who, each year, proudly walk the event’s survivor lap at more than 5,200 Relay For Life events worldwide.

“More people are surviving cancer than ever before and I am one of them,” stated Terry Best, a cancer survivor. “In fact, there are nearly 14 million cancer survivors living today. Thanks to the advances we’ve made in the fight against cancer, I am living proof that this disease is survivable, but there is still more work to be done to ensure everyone diagnosed with cancer celebrates more birthdays. That is why we hold the Relay For Life of Warrick County each year. We are inviting all cancer survivors, no matter if it’s been one day or one decade since their diagnosis, to come out and be celebrated.”

Local cancer survivors will be honored during multiple activities at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Warrick County. Survivor celebration activities offer both survivors and caregivers an opportunity to experience healing, receive support, and celebrate their collective victory over cancer.  

Help USPS, letter carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Help USPS, letter carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger'

 

On May 11, the Boonville branch of the U.S. Postal Service will hold its annual food drive to help "Stamp Out Hunger" in America.  The Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers' (NALC) have partnered  for 21 years to create one of the most successful food drives in the nation.

Last year, carriers collected over 70 million pound of food. This was the ninth consecutive drive surpassing 70 million pounds. Total donations received since the drive began in 1993 amount to 1.2 billion pounds of food.

Habitat housing project nearly finished

Habitat housing project nearly finished

Some time next week, Shoe Carnival will help Habitat for Humanity put some finishing touches on a housing project that began in mid-December. Over 70 Shoe Carnival employees at the corporate office have spent six hours a day for three days lending a helping hand to this Habitat for Humanity project. This project is an attempt to help provide affordable housing in Warrick County.

HFCU proud of volunteer work

HFCU proud of volunteer work

 

Heritage Federal Credit Union says it either sponsored or partnered with 112 local non-profit organizations in 2012. In addition, the credit union donated funding and/or in-kind gifts of over $188,000 to these organizations in order to support their various worthwhile causes in the community.

Heritage Federal Credit Union’s employees, volunteer board of directors, as well as friends and families volunteered with 66 community organizations. Overall 123 people volunteered more than 2,400 hours to local community organizations over the course of 2012.

Can you help build homes for Habitat for Humanity?

Can you help build homes for Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity of Warrick County is seeking volunteers for its current build in Mallard Lake Subdivision in Chandler. 

They are currently working on 5 homes through USDA/Rural Development.   If you could help in any way, they would appreciate it.

Please contact Amy Hobbs or Me'Chele Fuller at 812-858-3707 if you have any questions or need more information.

 

Pro golf event again looking for volunteers

Pro golf event again looking for volunteers

 

Professional golf comes back to the Tri-State this year with the United Leasing Championship, June 24 - 30.  Like last year, organizers are looking for over 500 volunteers to help make the tournament a success.  Registration for those interested in volunteering is now open at www.ulcgolf.com

Live Theatre is Returning to Historic Newburgh

Live Theatre is Returning to Historic Newburgh

 

After a successful debut last summer, Historic Newburgh, Inc. is pleased to announce that live theatre is returning again this year.  Two shows have been scheduled and will take place at Preservation Hall, 200 State Street.