Get your sneakers ready for two fun events benefiting Make-A-Wish Northeast New York in August: Walk For Wishes and the Bobbie Arsenault Memorial 5k. Both events are great ways to get active while helping a great cause in the community.
Walk the morning away and help bring wishes to children in Northeast California and Northern Nevada. The race will take place at the California State Capital on August 13. Registration/check in will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will start at 9 a.m., with a finish line celebration to follow until 11:30 a.m. There is parking available at the Capital Garage located at 10th & L Street. Weekend parking rates are $1.50 each half hour with a maximum charge of $5.
July 4, now referred to as Independence Day, has a long tradition of celebration in the United States. Since the Declaration of Independence was signed and approved in 1776, historical celebrations have occurred all over the country to honor the nation’s freedom.
Now in its third year, Make-A-Wish Central New York's Walk on the Wild Side event is taking place at the Wild Animal Park (7261 Lakeport Rd.) in Chittenango on July 29. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Walk on the Wild Side is a great way to get out and help Make-A-Wish, but it's also the perfect family event for the summer. Kids will love exploring the Wild Animal Park and learning about wild animals.
July is National Picnic Month and July 23 is National Hot Dog Day. The warm summer weather is the perfect environment for laying out a blanket, packing up some healthy food and enjoying the fresh outdoors at a local park. Without a set tradition in place for either of these holidays, it might be hard to know how to celebrate. To make it easier, here is a week-long schedule for healthy food and activities in the park:
Motorcyclists and golfers looking to get involved this summer have four chances to help Make-A-Wish South Dakota. Register for Hot Harley Nights, On the Road for Wishes, the Dacotah Bank Golf Tournament, or the Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament to help grant wishes in South Dakota this summer!
Father's Day is an important time to do something together, whether it's just dad and the kids or the whole family. Rather than buying a gift, which can be a challenge, get creative with an activity for the day instead. No matter what your dad is in to, you can find something he'll love to do from this list of ideas that doesn't involve golfing, fishing or neckties!
Sarcoma is rare in adults, accounting for roughly 1% of all adult cancers; however it is more common in children--15 percent of all childhood cancers. This form of cancer is tumors that are found in the connective or supportive tissues in the body and also in the bones. Read more to learn about the risk factors, symptoms and treatment.
If you are looking for a fun night out in the Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia area you can drink cocktails and paint, go to a fun car show, or ride your bike in a memorial run, benefiting Make-A-Wish.
Each year, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. This day was chosen because the American flag was first adopted June 14, 1777. June 14 is also the anniversary of the U.S. Army's creation. In the almost 240 years since the flag was adopted, a lot of myths have risen out of its history. There are also quite a few misconceptions about the Flag Code, which explains how to properly fly and care for the flag until it's retired. Here are 10 popular myths you may have been told about the American Flag.
There are two very exciting events this July benefiting Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley. Don’t miss these family-fun events that everyone wants to join: the Philadelphia and Vicinity Club Managers’ Golf Classic and the Wear Your Wish River Run.
World Oceans Day is a day to celebrate the world’s oceans, their products and marine life. The mission of this holiday is to take action to conserve the ocean and all it has to offer.
Celebrate World Oceans day by reading these interesting facts about each of the world’s oceans.
A lot of negativity tends to surround the word "cancer," but National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) offers a more positive message. June 5, 2016 is set aside as the day to celebrate survivors, inspire those who were recently diagnosed, support families and bring the community together.
Are you looking for a way to help Make-A-Wish Missouri this summer? If you're a biker or fashion enthusiast, there's a Make-A-Wish Missouri event that's perfect for you. The 8th Annual Ride For Wishes motorcycle ride is taking place June 11-12 and the To The Moon Fashion Show takes place June 23. Both events are fun ways to help raise money so more Missouri kids can have their wishes granted this year!
During the month of July, it is Bladder and Gastrointestinal Cancer Awareness Month. There are fewer than 200,000 cases of bladder cancer per year in the U.S. Bladder cancer also has a low mortality rate because it is usually caught in the early stages. Gastrointestinal cancer involves many organs within the digestive tract including the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas stomach, small intestines, bowel (large intestines and rectum) and anus. This cancer involves a large area of the body, making this one of the most common types of cancers. Gastrointestinal Cancer involves many organs making it difficult to detect, and, because of that, it has a high mortality rate.
Memorial Day was once only a day of remembering those who have fallen serving our country. Most people now view this day as a day of hosting the big family/friend BBQ and having fun with loved ones. We must not forget this day was once called Decoration Day. This was the day that people would put flowers on the graves of loved ones. After WWII it was renamed Memorial Day to remember all of the fallen soldiers. Don’t get too busy planning the big get-together that you forget what this day is all about. Here are some fun festive activities you can do before you celebrate with your friends and family.
Make-A-Wish Oregon has two events coming up this June that you won't want to miss. The Summer Wishes Cocktail Party is June 4 and the Jebner's Wish Golf Tournament is the following weekend on June 11. Both events give you the perfect opportunity to get out and help make wishes happen!
The Onondaga Beverage Make-A-Wish Open and the Nelcorp Make-A-Wish Open are bringing all the excitement of a fantastic golf tournament to Central New York this June. When you carry your clubs onto the course at one of these golf tournaments, you are helping to benefit Make-A-Wish Central New York, granting wishes for local children with critical illnesses. So pack your clubs, tell your friends and go to one or both of these fun tournaments.
On June 12 get out your car or motorcycle that catches everyone’s eye, and go for a cruise over to the Angels With A Dream event. This free event benefits Make-A-Wish South Dakota, and will be held at Great Bear Recreation Park near Sioux Falls, S.D. Last year they were able to grant two wishes. This is the fifth annual event, and they hope to grant even more wishes.
Come celebrate a night of wishes June 9 that will make you feel like you’re in a real-life fairytale. The New Jersey Gala is being held in the Samuel and Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place, which just so happens to be a castle.
