GENESEO – Due to inclement weather, the June 11 Relay for Life event in Geneseo was cancelled, but will be rescheduled for another date soon. Still, the Geneseo event raised $10,389.51. The team 'RAC Cavalry' raised $1,360 of this in memory of Judge Ron A. Cicoria, the most of any Geneseo team. "Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, we must cancel the event. We will look forward to holding it a different time and appreciate all of the … [Read more...]
Livingston County Health Providing Free Cancer Screening for Uninsured Women
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — January is cervical health awareness month, and the Livingston County Department of Health wants to ensure that you or your loved ones are cancer free by offering screenings for both insured and uninsured women. According to a press release from the Department of Health, the New York State Cancer Services Program provides free cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women, ages 40 and older, in every county and borough of … [Read more...]
Mount Morris and York Team Up to Fight Cancer
MOUNT MORRIS – In an effort to raise money for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Mount Morris and York boys varsity basketball teams will compete in the Coaches vs. Cancer game on Saturday, Feb. 7. Coaches vs. Cancer will include a 50/50 basket raffle, and luminary bags with a $5 donation, to be placed around the gym and lit at halftime in order to allow community members to honor a loved one. In 2014, this event … [Read more...]
Relay for Life teams gather to help fight cancer
HONEOYE FALLS — Harry Allen Park in the village of Honeoye Falls was decorated with purple Saturday for the annual Relay for Life walk to fight cancer. The park was overflowing with tents, each housing a different fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. More than 30 teams signed up to raise money for the walk, which circled the park. "It's not too hard to get this community up and going," said Sadie Szrama, a member of the American … [Read more...]