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Still Time to Fundraise for Local Support Connection Cancer Walk

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Walk participants can raise funds on their own, or with a group of family and friends.

Yorktown Heights, NY– Support Connection, Inc., a not-for-profit organization offering free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, says there’s still time to raise funds for their Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer. The Support-A-Walk will take place on Sun., Oct. 1 (rain or shine) at FDR Park, Route 202, Yorktown Heights, NY.

The Support-A-Walk was founded more than twenty years ago by local residents as a way to focus attention on breast and ovarian cancer. Each year, thousands of people take part in this spirited, uplifting event. Participants complete a 3-mile walk, often in honor of loved ones – a celebration of life and a tribute to those affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Families, friends, co-workers and teams of walkers are invited to walk together. Individuals are also welcome.

The Support-A-Walk is Support Connection’s most important annual fundraiser. 88¢ of every dollar donated directly funds their free breast and ovarian cancer support services. Support Connection does not receive funds from any national cancer organizations including Relay for Life, Susan G. Komen, the Avon Walk or Making Strides.

Support Connection’s year-round support services, which are funded by the Walk, have helped thousands of people since the organization was established in 1996. The Support-A-Walk also serves as a major awareness event, bringing attention to the needs of those facing the challenges of a breast and ovarian cancer diagnosis.

It’s easy to raise funds for the Support-A-Walk. Participants can create their own online fundraising pages at www.firstgiving.com/supportconnection/walk2017. Pages can be personalized by the fundraiser, then emailed to friends and family asking them to sponsor with a donation. Fundraisers can seek donations by check or cash too. People can fundraise even if they can’t attend.

Direct donations are also accepted from anyone who wishes to help. To learn more about raising funds or to make a donation, visit www.supportconnection.org/donate-and-fundraise or contact Support Connection: 914-962-6402, walk@supportconnection.org.

 

Fantastic Finds: A New Chappaqua Store to Benefit Support Connection

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Ready to help you find something fantastic… at the new Fantastic Finds supporting Support Connection, and their year-round breast and ovarian cancer support services. (L-R): Volunteers Ellen Cober, Joanne Mortell (store manager), Jennie Menton and Pauline Gudisman pictured with Support Connection staff member Celeste Baccari.

Support Connection, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of “Fantastic Finds”, an upscale resale shop at 400 King Street in Chappaqua, NY (former site of the Discovery Shop). All proceeds from sales at the shop will benefit Support Connection’s free, year-round breast and ovarian cancer support services.

Fantastic Finds boasts a wide inventory of new and gently used items in pristine condition. Shoppers will find great prices for high-quality merchandise such as:

  • Men’s and women’s clothing
  • Jewelry
  • Accessories such as scarves and handbags
  • Household items such as small or accent furniture, housewares, small appliances, china, home decor
  • Musical instruments

Store hours for shopping are Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. All items sold at the store have been donated.

Fantastic Finds is staffed with volunteers who handle sales, inventory, and accepting donations. Support Connection Executive Director Katherine Quinn is excited about this new venture: “This is a wonderful opportunity for Support Connection. The need for our free counseling and other support services for those living with breast and ovarian cancer grows every year. We are grateful to have a new way to raise funds to meet this ever-increasing need. The store is also a terrific way to let more people know that we’re here for them.”

Donated items (new or in excellent condition) can be brought to the store Monday through Saturday, from 10:30 am to 4 pm. The following items are gratefully accepted: men’s and women’s clothing (clean and on hangers); jewelry; accessories; small/accent furniture; china; housewares; home decor; new small appliances; musical instruments. (Please note: No electronics, computers, DVD’s, CD’s, etc.)

ABOUT SUPPORT CONNECTION: Support Connection, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Founded in 1996, Support Connection is based in Yorktown Heights, NY, but through their toll-free services they help people across the country. Services include: One-on-one counseling with professional counselors who are cancer survivors; ongoing peer-to-peer support groups; Ongoing wellness classes; Holistic health workshops; Public educational programs; Information and referral services; A toll-free cancer information and support hotline. To learn more, visit www.supportconnection.org or call: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support: We’ve Been There. We Care.