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Take a Swing at Breast Cancer Home Run Derby.


BATTER UP! The PBCC has teamed up once again with the PA Association of Community Bankers for the 2009 Take a Swing at Breast Cancer Home Run Derby. The Derby is coming to a stadium near you this July. Visit www.PaHomeRunDerby.org for information on how to sponsor, play, volunteer or attend!

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition (PBCC) represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants.  The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organization that creates the hope of a brighter tomorrow by providing action and information to women with breast cancer today.




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CAMP RAISING SPIRITS -- 16th Year


CAMP RAISING SPIRITS

Held Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th at Laurelville Camp

Camp Raising Spirits celebrated its 16th year in early June.  Camp demonstrates the commitment and dedication of health care providers who know what a difference can be made in the lives of people with cancer by giving them a place to laugh, lounge, and live life a little differently. Look here for news about the 2009 Camp coming soon.  

Check out some great pictures of campers, friends & family, and volunteers!  http://campraisingspirits.shutterfly.com/

If you are interested and would like to participate  --- it's not too soon to start thinking about how you can help next year!   More details to come!



15th Annniversary Camp Raising Spirits


  Another successful year at Camp Raising Spirits

Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Laurelville Mennonite Camp in Mt. Pleasant, PA

Camp Raising Spirits celebrated its 15th anniversary as a project near and dear to the members of the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of ONS. "Camp" demonstrates the commitment and dedication of health care providers who know what a difference can be made in the lives of people with cancer by giving them a place to laugh, lounge, and live life a little differently. Camp Raising Spirits provided an excellent getaway experience for cancer patients and their guest. 

Check the photo gallery under the NEWS tab for pictures submitted by Anne Kaufman of this year's activities!

A great article about Camp Raising Spirits appeared in the Tribune Review on Monday, June 9th.  Check it out!

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_571518.html



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