Relay for Life - Jun 13-14 at Tri-County

The Relay for Life is happening this Friday and Saturday at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday with the closing at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

The complete schedule can be found here
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14NE?pg=informational&fr_id=59244&type=fr_informational&sid=128433

Relay for Life 2013

Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!

Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!

Hello! My name is Rosalyn Smith. My little brother, Noah Smith, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer the week of January 13th. This was a big change for everyone. 

Noah is being treated at Jimmy fund Clinic and is doing very well. The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber treats pediatric oncology outpatients and through a unique collaboration, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients receive inpatient care when needed at nearby Boston Children's Hospital. 

We have been so grateful for all the dinners made, the cards, and the gifts were just astonishing. A lot of people want to help and this is a perfect opportunity for kids and adults (Noah's friends or mine or even anyone else) to show their support to Noah. 

Please consider clicking on the link to join the team or donating to support the team. I would love for you to join us and ride along with Noah's Ninjas-here to kick Cancer in the butt!

http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

PMC Kids Rides

Event Details

• Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin, MA
• Sunday, June 15, 2014 8:00am-12:00pm
• Ages 3-14
• Registration fee: $10
• Required fundraising minimum: $25, suggested: $40
• Heavy Hitter Qualification: $250
• Email contact: Lisa Marchioni

Book Drive extended - 99 in Milford - benefits Dana Farber and Jimmy Fund

**** Our Book Sale has been extended for the entire week! We had such an amazing response and want to share the excitement with EVERYONE. Stop by a few times this week. We have MANY books to share that are still in boxes ****

Book Drive - Milford 99 - May 17-18

Stop by the 99 in Milford on May 17th and 18th from 11am-4pm and check out our Book Drive to benefit The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund.

Lots of amazing books available to get you ready for your Memorial Day Trip reading pleasure!

Stock up on our summer reading material!

Toddler books, Children's books, teenage reading, Novels, books on travel, ...self-help books...the list goes on!

Wonderful author's such as:

• James Patterson
• Steven King
• John Grisham
• Danielle Steel to just name a few.

Stock up for summer! Find summer reading material for your students. Come check us out! We have LOADS of books!

We will also be collecting returnable cans and bottles at this time.

All proceeds from the Book Drive & Bottle and Can collection will be donated to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy Fund.

Last year we raised $7,000. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 this year.

Via  https://www.facebook.com/events/671104832957396/

Bekah Redwine's "Bear Mitzvah" Project

Julia Redwine sent me an email with this message: "I wanted to share a special story that I thought may warm your readers' hearts."

A year ago July, a very special family friend of ours, seven year old Alexandra Pacher, lost her battle with leukemia. As one can only imagine, this was extremely heart breaking for Alexandra's family, friends, and our Franklin, MA community where Alexandra, her parents and dog Franklin lived.

Our daughter Rebekah was one who was very much affected by Alexandra's passing. Bekah and Alexandra were not close friends but had spent some time together over the years and for Bekah, it was just unfathomable that anyone so young would not only have cancer, but worse, pass away from such an unfair and cruel disease. Soon after Alexandra's passing, Bekah asked in honor of her own Bat Mitzvah which was coming the following June (June 22, 2013) if she could take on a special project in memory of Alexandra. At our temple, a large "mitzvah" project is not required for preparation of becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah but Bekah wanted to do this in addition to the responsibilities that were actually required at our synagogue leading up to her special day - Alexandra's passing really affected her.

Bekah decided to sew 54 bears (18 in the Jewish religion is "chai" and means life - so triple chai is 54) in Alexandra's memory. Bekah spent the next 11 months sewing, stuffing and adding eyes, noses and bows to these cuddly critters. Alexandra's favorite colors were pink and blue so Bekah decided to tie these colored ribbons around the bears necks so that they can be given to boys and girls alike. 

Yesterday Bekah, along with Alexandra's mother, Tamara Pacher brought the 54 bears to the MGH clinic where Alexandra sadly spent a lot of time receiving treatments. Bekah and Tamara visited one of the pediatric inpatient floor as well to continue handing out these special bears. Next year our family is planning a trip to Israel and Bekah's intention is to sew and stuff an additional 54 bears over the next year and deliver them to a hospital there as well. 

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month so not only does Bekah hope that these bears bring some comfort to the children at MGH and want them to know she is thinking of them, but to also spread the word of how important it is to continue the commitment to fighting childhood cancer.

The story aired on Channel 7 and can be viewed here




http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/boston/10011490853248/girl-makes-homemade-bears-for-cancer-patients/

Relay for life

Cancer touches so many folks directly or indirectly. If it is not a family member, it is a friend, neighbor or work colleague that is affected by the disease. The Relay for Life was held Friday/Saturday on the track at Tri-County Regional to raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause.

opening ceremony - national anthem

The heavy rain overnight Thursday in to Friday cleared as forecasted to bring bright blue skies and comfortable temperatures.

the puddles remained

For those staying over night to walk, it should have been a nice evening.

there is hope!

When a number of people come together around a cause, there is hope!


If you would still like to contribute to the Relay for Life, you can visit the event webpage

Relay for Life - Franklin

The next Relay for Life is scheduled for Jun 14 - 15 at Tri-County Regional Voc Tech here in Franklin.

One of the featured events during the Relay will be a Pantene hair stylist Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

For the full schedule of events visit the Franklin Relay for Life webpage

Drink Pink for the Cure

Pour Richard's is holding a Relay for Life fundraiser Sunday afternoon.

Pour Richards Drink Pink for the Cure from Franklin Matters

Rose Constantino - Race for the Cure

More than 5,000 people participated in the 20th Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure® on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston including Franklin resident, Rose Constantino.

The event, presented by the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, was the culmination of Komen MA’s activities during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Race is a 5K fitness walk/run dedicated to raising dollars to support local breast health programs that cover education, prevention, screening, and treatment while also funding the most promising research on a national level.

For more information on the race or about the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G Komen MA for the Cure®, please visit www.komenmass.org

Pictured in the attached photo from left to right: Rose Constantino (far right)

In the News: cancer survivor, campaign finance, Vendetti Votors, fall festival

Franklin cancer survivor helps others battle the disease

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Finance complaints filed against candidates

by Mike Gleason and Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Vendetti Motors owner honored of employee in reserves

by Mike Gleason/Daily News staff

Franklin Children's School plans fall festival, Oct. 6

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Harmony from the Heart - Sep 15th - Adirondack Club

What is Harmony from the Heart?

A Franklin-based effort to raise

"money for platelet research...one concert at a time. All proceeds benefit the center for Platelet Research Studies, Boston Children's Hospital"

When and Where?
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: The Adirondack Club: Franklin, MA
Email: harmonyfromtheheart@verizon.net


Visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony-from-the-Heart/132979273387534

Visit the Children's Hospital fund raising page
http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/events/pfp/pfp.asp?profileid=om0043&eventname=harmonyfromtheheartevent


A sampling of some of the silent auction and raffle items for Saturday night...

1. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET, Dave Stewart’s THE BLACKBIRD DIARIES. Writer, producer, artist and co-founder of Eurythmics, The Blackbird Diaries is Dave Stewart’s first solo album of new material in over a decade. Estimated collectors value: $70.00 

2. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET and tour T-shirt, Dave Stewart’s newly released THE RINGMASTER GENERAL. A potent and distinctive musical gumbo with rock, blues, country, rhythm & blues and psychedelia, The Ringmaster General was recorded and mixed by John McBride at the famed Blackbird Studio in Nashville TN. Estimated collectors value: $85.00 

3. BOSE WAVE RADIO III – Rich, room-filling sound from a compact tabletop radio that fits just about anywhere in your home. Donated by BOSE corp. Value $350 

4. KING SIZE QUILT handmade in Maine. This beautiful flannel handmade patchwork quilt will keep you comfy and cozy this winter and for years to come. Made and donated by Mary Buckman. Value $400 

5. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘Take time to Sing’ hand lettered by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 

6. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘True Strength is Very Delicate’ hand lettered and painted by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 

7. One of a kind, HAND MADE POTTERY 3-Bowl Matching Set by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA (and you thought Farmville was just on FB!) 

8. Decorative HANDMADE POTTERY Leaf and Decorative Leaf Plate. Perfect for your wall or a spoon rests. By Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA 

9. HANDMADE POTTERY Small Deep Bowl, the perfect sized ice-cream bowl (or soup, or cereal, or salsa, or…) by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville, VA 

10. $25.00 Gift Card Stop & Shop 

11. 4-Passes PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, Salem Mass – Just in time to see the Ansel Adams exhibit – At the Water’s Edge, now through October 8th Or the just opened exhibit ‘Hats, an anthology” Value: $60.00 

12. Clutch & Matching Hot Pink Scarf. Note: Clutch is large enough to hold an iPad or Kindle. Value: $30.00 

13. "Elle vit apparaître le matin, elle se tut discrètement" Gorgeous colorful print by Matisse which translates “She saw morning arrive, and discreetly said no more” Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: $350 

14. Panoramic View SUPER BOWL XXXIX New England 24 Philadelphia 21. This print would be a great addition to your ‘sports wall’ Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 

15. Panoramic View BOSTON CITY SKYLINE print, perfect for your office or home. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES Value: 

16. BIG, LOUD, SCREAMING BLONDE print by Tom Everhart. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 

17. Autographed Children’s book ‘AN OCTOPUS NAMED MOM” signed by author Kathleen Flaherty of Millis and illustrator Jennifer Donehey. Donated by Pat Mayer.

18. BEAUTIFUL DISASTER Autographed Book from Franklin’s own Award Winning first time author Laura Spinella

19. Can't be missed NYR GIFT BASKET. An amazing sampling of Organic Skin Care products. Value: approx $150

"worth every bit of effort we put in"

On Saturday, about 2,700 bikers began the longest route of the Pan-Mass Challenge, 192-mile Sturbridge to Provincetown, in the pre-dawn fog. They will rest up in Bourne Saturday night before climbing on their bikes again early Sunday morning. 

In all, thousands of cyclists will have traveled through Sutton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Mendon, Bellingham, Franklin, Wrentham, Plainville, Foxborough and Norfolk by Saturday evening. 

Since 1980, the bike-a-thon has, through the Jimmy Fund, raised $338 million for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Last year, the PMC raised $35 million, and this year’s goal is $36 million.

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167844/Pan-Mass-Challenge-rolls-through-MetroWest#ixzz22fWUnEvj

If you have not contributed to a rider or a team you can still do so on the Pan-Mass web page here
https://www.pmc.org/donation.asp

In the News: Class of '37, performing arts, cancer patient

Franklin High, Class of '37, seeks members

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Worlds apart, kids bond at Franklin arts school

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Supporters of fired cancer patient from Franklin to picket

by Chloe Gotsis/wickedlocal.com

Riding for a cause

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Riding for a cause

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When Rick Tobin heard about his brother-in-law's diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, the Franklin resident was completely lost. Tobin felt obligated to help. But what could he do? The question bedeviled him for a long time before he finally found his answer last year in the form of a three-day, 270-mile charity bike ride from Boston to Greenwich, Conn.

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Slyde is coming to Franklin Jul 21

Good Morning -

Just wanted to share our latest addition to our race this year - SLYDE, the Mascot for the NE Revolution, will be at our event!

If you haven't registered yet you still have time - we have extended registration through Tuesday of next week so you have until July 17th to pre-register. We have over 30 raffles to include 2 American Airline Tickets anywhere in the US, Dinner Cruises on Spirit out of Boston, complimentary hotel stays and many great restaurants, museums and aquarium gift certificates.

You can check out our website at http://www.wontlaydown2cancer.com/ Thank you for all your support over the years....we will be going over $50k raised in 3 years this year and its because of YOU!!!!

Warmest Regards,

Amy Buzzell
http://www.wewontlaydown2cancer.com/

Relay for LIfe - photo essay

The Relay for Life took place this past weekend. The relay this year combined the communities of Franklin, Bellingham and Wrentham. The relay opened Friday evening and ran through Saturday morning. Dolores and I stopped by as part of our normal Saturday morning walk.

You can still contribute to a walker or a team via the website

In a world where you can either give in or fight back, fight back!



This was the end of the line of coins collected during the event



The line was a long one, effectively extending half way around the track



Some of the tents were still up, maybe there were some late sleepers as well.



Thank you! To all the walkers, the team, the sponsors, and especially to all the donors! Your effort makes a difference!

PHOTOS: Lighting the way in Franklin

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PHOTOS: Lighting the way in Franklin

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The Relay For Life is held Friday night and Saturday morning at Franklin High School. The event includes teams of people walking around the track to raise funds to fight cancer, as well as a lap by cancer survivors.

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In the News: leadership, DelCarte, bullies, Relay, Strawberry

Adventurous Franklin teen off to D.C.

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

DelCarte dam work approved in Franklin

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Bullying presentation Thursday at Middle School in Franklin

by Staff reports

Relay for Life Friday in Franklin

by Staff reports

Annual Strawberry Stroll tomorrow in Franklin

by Staff reports

“You need to be your own advocate”

Thirteen women, some of whom hadn’t met, or who knew each other only in passing, formed the walking group Sole Sisters, and volunteered to walk with Whalen in the two-day, 39-mile Boston Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 18 and 19. 

“They’re such a great group of women,” Whalen, 46, said, now past the surgery that removed the cancer. “You know your friends, but when something like this happens, that’s when you really know how great your friends are, and who your friends are.” 

Whalen was a nurse at Children’s Hospital in Boston for 20 years before quitting to take care of her three children: two daughters, now 14 and 15 years old, and a son, who is 11. 

“It’s a small thing we can do, walking and raising money,” said Peggy Sweeney, one of the Sole Sisters. “Lisa was very strong ... she was a trouper. She went through her treatment with grace and dignity.”

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x738804647/Franklin-woman-s-cancer-prompts-friends-to-rally-to-her-cause#ixzz1v1ZWeNUt

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Jun 10

I received the following letter from Lisa with information to share on the PMC Franklin Kids Ride

Hi Steve, 

My name is Lisa Marchioni and I have been running the PMC Franklin Kids Ride for the past 5 years. I was hoping that we could get some information out to the community about our upcoming ride. 

This is a bike ride where kids in the community raise money to help fight cancer. All proceeds go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. It's a great way for the kids to get involved in this battle against cancer. We all have been touched in some way who has fought this terrible disease and this ride empowers kids to raise money and ride their bikes for a great cause. 

The ride is Sunday, June 10th from 8am-12noon. It is held at Jefferson Elementary School. 

Everyone needs to register online to sign up for this event. We have a DJ and lots of fun things for the kids. The ride is for kids aged 3-14, and they can choose their miles: 3, 6 or 10 miles. We also have a tikes and trikes course for those under 6 and/or on training wheels. 

You can check out our website at http://kids.pmc.org/franklin for more information. I would love to try to get this information out to as many people in the Franklin area as possible. If you could post this as well as put it on facebook and twitter to all of your followers that would be great. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please let me know.Thanks so much for your support.
Lisa

Franklin mom fights side-effects of stem cell treatment

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Franklin mom fights side-effects of stem cell treatment

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At 45 years old, single mother Amanda Gard struggles with the ailments of a much older woman. "I have over 30 medications that I take every day," said Gard, who suffers from cataracts, osteoporosis and breathing issues. "It's affecting my ability to drive, it's affecting my independence ... It limits my ability to spend the time I want with my son." Her problems come from a stem cell transplant in 2009 meant to cure a previously well-managed cancer that became suddenly aggressive toward the end of her pregnancy with her son, Justin, now 3 years old.

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The link to donate to this cause is also found at the end of the article emilyruns.org