Tag: breast cancer
Anne Arundel professional firefighters support men’s health awareness
For the third consecutive year, the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters are increasing awareness and raising funds for men’s health issues. During the month of April, firefighters have been authorized to wear custom designed tee shirts in place of the standard button down and polo shirts as their regular duty uniform. This is part of […]
Annapolis Yacht Club expands racing slate this season
Every Chesapeake sailing season includes special events with opportunities for boats that are not typically part of the racing fleet. These special events are designed to be attractive for boat owners and crews who are not frequent racers. In an effort to extend the appeal of its events to a broader spectrum of sailors, this […]
A Simply Sinatra Christmas by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
[do action=”fringe”/] On Friday December 18, at 8:00pm, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of José-Luis Novo, performs our Holiday Pops concert, entitled Simply Sinatra Christmas, featuring Steve Lippia, at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. The performance is presented by PNC Wealth Management. Simply Sinatra Christmas is a festive holiday show featuring […]
Brigadoon at the Compass Rose through December
[do action=”fringe”/] Come to Scotland for the holidays and never leave Annapolis! Compass Rose Theater reinvents the lovely and romantic musical, Brigadoon by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe with twelve outstanding actors. Brigadoon tells the story of a town in the Highlands of Scotland, which appears only once every hundred years. A couple of […]
Annapolis Dragon Boat Club to hold fundraiser for local woman
For Joni Adrian Morgan of Annapolis, being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer was a life-changing event. The mother of two endured surgery, chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and radiation. After doctors declared her year-long treatment a success, Joni was still looking over her shoulder. Would the cancer ever come back? “For me, the years […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month! Here in Anne Arundel County, we are fortunate to have world class resources–including FREE mammograms offered to county residents through a Health Department’s program (click the previous link to see if you are eligible). Most people are aware of breast cancer but many forget to take the steps to detect […]
Bosom Buddies tourney raises more than $16K
The 2015 Bosom Buddies Swings Golf Tournament was held on September 14 at Prospect Bay Country Club, and the event raised over $16,000 for Bosom Buddies Charities (BBC). Over 100 people participated in the tournament, which began with a continental breakfast before the start of the tournament. The golfers then enjoyed a beautiful day on […]
Pilates Give Back: METAvivor of Annapolis
[do action=”fringe”/] Thirteen years of constant treatments for breast cancer had taken a toll on Kelly Lange of Annapolis. Her bones were weakened and her body felt mangled. After a spontaneous rib fracture, a nurse practitioner recommended Excel Pilates Annapolis and owner Kerry De Vivo as a path to strengthening her core, but Lange was […]
Tickes on sale for Wellness House’s La Fiesta Americana
Tickets are now available for the annual La Fiesta Americana benefitting Wellness House of Annapolis and its free cancer support programs and services. The annual event is being hosted by Homestead Gardens on Saturday, August 29, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Homestead Garden’s Davidsonville location (743 W. Central Avenue). Tickets for La Fiesta Americana are $100 […]
Weitzman hires Jim Schmidt as new VP/Senior Creative Director
Weitzman, a full-service, results-driven marketing agency today announced the addition of Jim Schmidt, who joins the company as Vice President/Senior Creative Director. In that role, Schmidt will lead Weitzman’s creative discipline, providing strategic guidance for clients and artistic direction for the team. Schmidt brings more than 20 years of creative experience to Weitzman, having most […]
Open your eyes to Dragon Boating on June 20th
Try one of the fastest growing team sports on Saturday, June 20th, from 10am – 2pm, at a free event with the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club at South Annapolis Yacht Centre (formerly Sarles Boatyard). Artist Nancy Hammond will join in to “awaken the dragon” and paint the eyes of the dragon open to mark the start of the paddling season. […]
Zachary’s Jewelers presents premiere of new film, Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic
Zachary’s Jewelers and Alexanders of Annapolis Day Spa are presenting an Annapolis premiere of the new film Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic, by filmmakers Frederic Lumiere and Mark Heftiwith. The special screening will be on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Annapolis Bowtie Harbor 9 Cinemas The Human Papilloma Virus HPV may be the most widespread, misunderstood […]
Gino Vannelli coming to Rams Head On Stage
[do action=”rams-head-intro”/] New shows just announced! Pat Green Friday, March 6 8pm | $49.50 Albert Cummings Sunday, March 29 8pm | $22.50 Lyndsey Highlander Friday, April 17 8pm | $20 Gino Vannelli Friday, May 8 8pm | $85 A Southern Soul Tribute: The Music Of Muscle Shoals & Stax/Volt Presented by […]
Breast Cancer awareness at Greenstreet Gardens
This just in from our friends at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian. Breast Cancer awareness and the opportunity to meet a member of “fashion royalty.” Join us for a day on Sunday, June 8th in our efforts to support breast cancer awareness through crafts, activities, giveaways, donation opportunities with The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer […]
Local Breast Cancer Survivor Writes Book With A Different Spin
Make Mine A Double….A Mastectomy That Is This book, written by local author Beth Kaufman, can help people keep a sense of humor through cancer treatment, even on the worst days. This book is a great book for newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and survivors alike from the eyes of a 4-year survivor–and comedienne. This is […]
Greenstreet Gardens And Vera Bradley Planting It Pink
Greenstreet Gardens will host a special “Plant it Pink” event from 10am to 4pm on June 8 to raise funds for breast cancer research. Customers will enjoy refreshments, giveaways, and a memorable day while shopping for the newest Vera Bradley colors and styles at Greenstreet Gardens. During this event, Greenstreet Gardens will be host to […]
Former Journalist To Discuss Cancer Battle
It’s only been a little more than a year since her diagnosis, but Yolanda Woodlee says her life is forever changed after battling Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer. Still, her upbeat attitude and persistent hope are two things she hopes attendees will take away when Woodlee talks about her experience at The Pink […]
David Alexander Salon And Spa Event Raises $70,000
Good spirits filled the air as representatives of three local non-profits gathered in the lobby of David Alexander Salon and Spa Wednesday, December 14th . Their purpose was to take part in a check presentation to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Breast Center and to METAvivor – two local organizations that help women who have […]
A Night Of Pink Hope
Robert Andrew Salons and Spas in Crofton, Maryland presented FACES: A Night of Pink Hope, on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Annapolis Hotel. The event was filled with love, charity and goodwill, and featured Paul Wharton as the Master of Ceremonies. This exquisite runway hair and fashion show was sponsored by RA Cares, Sheehy […]
Giant Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Month
Giant Food of Landover, Md. is going pink this October in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The neighborhood grocer, which is celebrating its 75thanniversary, has launched a chain-wide promotion providing customers with plenty of ways to “Buy, Get, Give” to breast cancer-related organizations in their local community. When customers buy select items from […]
Johns Hopkins To Host National Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference Oct. 28-29
“Empowerment Through Education” is the theme of this year’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Network National Conference at Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center (Baltimore). The free conference kicks off with a reception on Oct. 28 and concludes with a full-day session on Oct. 29. The 2011 conference is hosted in conjunction with Lillie D. Shockney, RN, […]
A Night Of Pink Hope
Described as the “Walt Disney World of Hair Salons”, the Robert Andrew Salons and Spas and CEO Robert Andrew Zupko brings glamour and timeless beauty to the runway for “FACES: A Night of Pink Hope”, on Saturday, October 8, 2011, 6PM, at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, MD. As a part of RA Cares, […]
