Monday, November 26, 2012
A beef and beer fundraiser takes place Friday evening in Lansdale for a local man diagnosed with cancer for the second time
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Area businesses have contributed greatly for a cancer benefit this Friday evening for a Hatfield native diagnosed with cancer for the second time in 11 years. However, more raffle items and donations are still being accepted for the event. The benefit seeks to help cover the medical costs for Hatfield native and 1998 North Penn High School graduate Jason Heffner. Heffner, an amateur filmmaker who currently resides in the Juniata section of Philadelphia, is battling cancer without medical insurance. More than $1,200 has been raised so far via an online donation page. Donations can also be made online at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/fNU95 More information on the event can be found at its public Facebook page, including who to contact for …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The nonprofit group Team X-T.R.E.M.E. gathered at LaSalle College High School to fill backpacks to be given to wounded vets and those serving in Afghanistan
It was like an assembly line Saturday morning at LaSalle College High School. People entered the school’s cafeteria, were handed a backpack, and walked down the line, filling the bags up with items to be given to wounded veterans and those serving in Afghanistan. Three hundred service members are going to be happier, following the event, which was sponsored by Team X-T.R.E.M.E., a nonprofit organization based out of Richmond, VA. The organization works with wounded soldiers and also participates in athletic events to raise awareness for veterans. (The X-Athletes wear gas masks during athletic events to honor the sacrifices of veterans). See the YouTube video here. The bags, donated by 5.11 Tactical, a military law-enforcement equipment …
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
The event benefits Joyce Dutton, a 63-year-old fighting ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease. For $35, you get apps and open bar on liquor, beer and draft
“Fans, for the past two weeks you have been reading about the bad break I got. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth." - Lou Gehrig Like Gehrig, Joyce Dutton also has a bad break. But there's no reason she should feel like the unluckiest gal on Earth. Come out and show support so Joyce can remain living with her grandchildren and daughter, Tracy Dutton Gaal. The 63-year-old is fighting ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Joyce's daughter has put on a benefit for her Saturday at 8 p.m. at Molly Maguire's in Lansdale. Proceeds go toward insurance costs for home care for Dutton and her family. "Slowly, she has lost the ability to paint, a talent she just discovered she …
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Check here for a number of ways to give to those in need this holiday season.
Cranberries? Check. Stuffing? Check. Turkey? Of course! Mashed potatoes? Check. Dog and cat food? What? As you gather the necessities for your Thanksgiving dinner, it is also a good time to take time out to think of others. This even includes others of a four-legged variety. Various locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have been designated as spots to drop off dog and cat food to help furry friends also be thankful this holiday season. For a full list of locations in Montgomery County, you can visit the Philadoptables website. Local sites are in need of dog or cat food. Contributions will be distributed to animal shelters in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. You can also donate to local animal shelters on the site by…
Linda Dutton-DeMarco
7:21 am on Saturday, June 2, 2012
Tracy,, your Mother will get help to stay home I am sure of it.. .You are the best Joyce, mother and grandmother and you will stay at home.. .others will help you do so....you are a beautigul person!!!!! Love to ya all, Aunt Linda Dutton-DeMarco more ›