Sunday, April 7, 2013
Volunteers at the 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life talk about the cause that drives them to raise funds and awareness to rid the world of cancer.
Kailey Carpenter knows without hesitation why she stayed overnight at Bloomingdale High School with her parents this weekend, "to create some of awareness," she said, "and to get rid of cancer forever." Carpenter, with her parents Deborah and Brian, were among the hundreds of cancer survivors and volunteers at the 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life. "I hope no one has to deal with cancer again," said Kailey Carpenter, a senior, whose father, Brian, is a kidney cancer survivor. "It's a terrible thing to go through." Indeed, the passion to fight cancer sprang eternal at this year's Relay, as it has throughout Eastern Hillsborough County in this Relay For Life season and in years past. "I'm walking for my grandpa," said Ian Crumpton, band …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life at Bloomingdale High School wraps up today, April 6, after a strong Friday night lineup of events, booths, survivors and volunteers.
The 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life drew a large crowd to Bloomingdale High School for the overnight April 5-6 fundraiser. Here's a collection of photographs that give testament to the hard work of volunteers, participants and survivors who came together to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. Do you have a photo to add? Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" link above. Were you at the Bloomingdale Relay For Life? Tell us about your experiences there in the comment box below.
Friday, April 5, 2013
The 2013 Bloomingdale Relay For Life kicks off 6 p.m. April 5 at Bloomingdale High School. Donations for the six Relays in Eastern Hillsborough County top $300,000.
The American Cancer Society's 2013 Relay For Life season in Eastern Hillsborough County continues tonight, April 5, at Bloomingdale High School, where the overnight fundraiser is set to kick off 6 p.m. with 51 teams and about 650 registered participants. Additional Relays for Eastern Hillsborough County are scheduled in the weeks ahead for Armwood, Brandon and Plant City high schools. Relays were held late last month at Riverview and Newsome high schools. Collectively, as of 6 a.m. April 2, the six sites in Eastern Hillsborough County had reported 249 teams, 3,743 participants and $316,682.63 raised. (See chart below.) ______________ 2013 RELAY FOR LIFE UPDATE — Compiled April 5 (6 a.m.)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The American Cancer Society's 2013 Relay For Life season is under way as local participants prepare for next weekend's overnight fundraiser at Bloomingdale High.
Local teens have been busy in Bloomingdale this week gearing up for the 2013 Relay For Life overnight fundraiser set to begin April 5 at 6 p.m. at Bloomingdale High School. A case in point is "Bloomingdale Fighting Cancer," whose team members were spotted recently in Riverivew, at Moe's Southwest Grill in Winthrop, where they were handing out fundraising sheets to diners, signifying that a portion of their bill would be donated to the cause. "It's fun hanging out with all my members on the team," said Olivia Kelly, a sophomore at Bloomingdale High. "There's always a bunch of activities that go on that make it a lot of fun." With her was classmate Karina Siegel, also a sophomore, who noted that her mother "is in the cancer business." "She…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Days shy of his 13th birthday, Jason Abel donates his birthday gifts and cake to the Riverview Relay For Life. He's been doing it for years.
Jason Abel officially becomes a teenager March 27 and he marked the occasion of his birthday as he has for the past few years, by donating money that would have been spent on his gifts to the American Cancer Society's Riverview Relay For Life. "The last four years he refused any birthday gifts," said David Keplinger, Abel's grandfather. As for the birthday cake? "I buy the cake," said Keplinger's wife, Barbara Jones Keplinger, "and he donates it to the survivors at the Relay." Barbara Keplinger, who has battled thyroid, stomach and cervical cancer, said the boy also grows his hair as long as he can, for Locks for Love, a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Diane Gill received national recognition last year for her work helping cancer patients feel good about themselves.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Coping with the fear that comes with a diagnosis of breast cancer is overwhelming by itself. But then comes to treatment and the inevitable toll it takes on the body -- mastectomies, hair loss, skin damage. "Not only do women have to deal with they diagnosis but they can feel unattractive and lose their self-confidence," said Diane Gill of Brandon. That's where Gill steps in. For 15 years, the licensed cosmetologist has been helping cancer patients deal with the appearance-related side effects of treatment through the Southeast Hillsborough Unit of the American Cancer Society's Look Good...Feel Better program. Held the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the cancer society office, 1462 Oakfield Dr., Brandon, the program …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Organizers are now signing up teams for the Bloomingdale, Riverview and FishHawk Relays for Life.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
They may be months away, but local communities are already hard at work planning the 2013 Relays for Life. Both the Riverview and FishHawk Relays for Life are scheduled for March 23 at Riverview High School and Newsome High School, respectively. The Bloomingdale Relay for Life will take place April 5 at Bloomingdale High School. Organizers of this year's FishHawk Relay for Life hosted a kick-off event Oct. 18. In keeping with this year's movie theme, "Lights, Camera, Action for a Cure," FishHawk Ranch resident Mylene Lee of Cakes by Mylene created a movie camera-shaped cake. This year's event chairwoman is Rebecca Bailey. The relay will begin at noon March 23. There currently are 18 teams signed up. To get involved, contact her at 813-310-…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
One in eight American women and one in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than two million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. Tampa Bay Breast Cancer Support Group This is a peer support group for women and men, and their families and caregivers in the Tampa Bay area, who have been touched by breast cancer. It meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Arts Building Auditorium, 3001 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa. Call …
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
1. For those who always wanted to learn to draw, there will be a Drawing With Pastels class today at 6:30 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. Students will explore drawing and blending with pastels. Materials are provided. Wear a cover-up or something old. The class size is limited to 15. Sign up at the Ask Me Kiosk. 2. Parents and babies can enjoy stories and games today. Baby Times takes place Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. 3. The Campo Family YMCA will host judo classes for all ages Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. for ages 13 and up and Saturdays at 10 a.m. for ages 5 to 12. There is no cost for facility members. 4. Certified cosmetologists …
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
1. Dress in your best Hollywood glam outfit and attend the Evening With the Stars Gala, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The event will take place tonight at The Regent, 6437 Watson Road, Riverview, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a champagne reception. The night, with a Hollywood glamour theme, will include dinner catered by Fred's Southern Gourmet of Plant City, jazz music by the jazz band from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, a silent auction and casino games. Tickets are $100. Call Dean Snyder at 813-752-0346. 2. Newsome and Riverview high schools will present the school edition of "Les Miserables" May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview. Tickets are $10. For information, call 813-671-5011, …
Lecia McCarty
12:41 am on Sunday, April 7, 2013
Hello! The Relay for Life is a wonderful yearly event at Bloomingdale High School- It is a fun family night and a time to connect with friends from our community! This year our school- Lithia Springs Elementary raised $6000! What a great cause- xo! Lecia McCarty more ›