Monday, May 6, 2013
An Oakmont girl turns 8 today, and for her birthday, she wants to help the people of Rwanda.
Kylie Longstreth of Oakmont turns 8 today, May 6, but instead of asking for gifts for herself, she's asking the community to donate to her fundraising campaign for the people of Rwanda. This year, Tenth Street Elementary second-grader is asking her neighbors to donate to Charity: Water, an organization dedicating to providing clean water for people around the world. "Women and children around the world walk hours every day to collect water for their families. And the worst part? The water they collect can make them really sick," Kylie wrote on her fundraising page. "That makes me sad. But what makes me happy is that we can actually do something about it!" Kylie created a three-month fundraising project, in which is she hoped to raise $1,…
Monday, January 28, 2013
Anyone interested in registering a team for the Riverview event can do so at this informational celebration.
It's time to start planning for the 13th-annual Riverview Relay for Life. The Relay for Life committee has scheduled a kick-off celebration for Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Riverside Landing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Riverside Landing is located at 12 Washington Ave. in Oakmont. Those who attend will get a sneak peak at the plans for the 2013 Riverview Relay for Life—themed "Hooray for Relaywood"—scheduled for June 1 and 2 at Riverside Park in Oakmont. There also will be raffles, give-aways, food and fun. Riverview Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that includes team activities, live music, food concessions, raffles and games while team members take turns walking or running around the track. Anyone who …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Local Editor Heidi Dezayas is walking in her first Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes later this month.
As I sit here to type this column, it's so hard to believe that almost one year ago, I received news that would change my life forever. When I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, I didn't know how this was going to impact my life. It was terrifying. I went in to the doctor for a check-up and ended up being admitted into the hospital (my first time ever). When I was discharged a few days later, I was, in a sense, coming out of the hospital as a new person. I had to change a whole lot in my life—my eating habits, exercise, medication, etc. Fast forward one year later—it's still a pain. But after the initial shock and denial phase, I have come to embrace this diagnosis (sort of). I wish every single day that I didn't have this …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Riverview Relay for Life committee is holding several events to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
This year is the 12th anniversary for the Riverview Relay for Life, and committee members are holding several fundraisers in the next month. Riverview Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that includes team activities, live music, food concessions, raffles and games while team members take turns walking or running around the track. This year's event will be May 19 to 20 at Riverside Park in Oakmont. Last year, the event reached a milestone of $1 million earned toward the cancer society in 11 years. Now, they're working toward reaching $2 million. How you can help: More Fundraisers Pampered Chef Purchase Pampered Chef items online at www.pamperedchef.biz/johnhoward to help support the Relay. Enter …
Monday, February 27, 2012
Students collected change to raise money for the organization.
The Verner Elementary Student Council has raised money for the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania in Rosedale. The students of the Verona school donated $21 via a guessing jar effort and donated it to the organization, which is located just a few miles away in Penn Hills.
Friday, October 14, 2011
A kick-off rally will be held at Riverside Landing in Oakmont on Nov. 2.
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Friday, October 14, 2011
The 2012 Riverview Relay for Life Kick-Off Rally will be held Nov. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Riverside Landing in Oakmont. The event will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those who attend will get a sneak peak at the plans for the 2012 Riverview Relay for Life scheduled for May 19 and 20 at Riverside Park in Oakmont. There will be raffles, give-aways, food and fun. Riverview Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that includes team activities, live music, food concessions, raffles and games while team members take turns walking or running around the track. Attendees can begin registering teams with a $100 commitment fee and receive a gift. They also will listen to inspirational speakers and learn about American…
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