Orange County Little League has chosen the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation as their designated charity this spring.

“At all little league games, the group will sell Spirit cups which are plastic cups with sports teams logos on them; 4 cups for $15.00. For every order of the special “pink, breast cancer” cups, we are asking for $20.00 per order of 4 cups, with $5.00 going to Miles of Hope.” -Michael Colotti (father of a player)

Miles of Hope greatly appreciates this kind and generous contribution from the Orange County Little League!

“We are grateful and honored that Orange County Little League has chosen to raise money for us. Raising awareness and funds for support programs helps young people understand not only the impact of charity, but the force of good.”
- Miles of Hope Executive Director, Pari Forood

The 2012 Miles of Hope Spring Brunch

The 8th Annual Miles of Hope Spring Brunch was held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY.

A lovely morning with friends and supporters of Miles of Hope — and a wonderful turnout!

This event was SOLD OUT!

Read about the Angels who were honored at the brunch.

Read the article in the Poughkeepsie Journal (reprinted with permission).

See photos:
In the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery
Photos by Alan Lemberger
In the Poughkeepsie Journal
It’s not too late to make a donation to the brunch.

“The bead is compatible with all major bead jewelry and it is a welcome addition to any bracelet,” Cathy Varunok, Co-Founder of Miles of Hope said. “It is an honor for us to have a commemorative bead along with other Hudson Valley charities . Five dollars from each bead sale comes directly to Miles of Hope to fund support services for people affected by breast cancer in the 8 counties of the Hudson Valley,” Mrs. Varunok added.

The bracelets cost $49 at De’s and customers chose whichever beads they like from a large display. The Miles of Hope bead has a pink enamel ‘road ribbon’ which is the logo of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

Beads are for sale at De’s and at the Miles of Hope Spring Brunch on Sunday, May 6, at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie from 11-2:00.

This photo shows the survivors from the 2012 Family Fun Run. The parentheses shows the number of years cancer free for each survivor. If there is “Honoree” following a name, than that person is one of three honorees at this year’s 2012 MOH 5K.

Family Fun Run Survivors 2012. Photo by Deb Pierantozzi.

Top Row (left to right):

Connie Haven (10), Rebecca Withers (3), Laura McKenna (3), Deb Fox (11), Diane White (1), JoAnn Dourdis (15) HONOREE, Maria Lee (8), Annie Rowe (1), Sandra Gentile (2), Nidia Santana (12), Donna Milano (4), Dana Effron (17)

Middle Row (left to right):

Carla Bailey (1), Mary Ritter (1) HONOREE, Bernadette Pikul (3), Joan Matheis (7 months), Donna Santini (9) HONOREE, Lynne Kopac (9)

Bottom Row (left to right):

Samantha Scotti (1), Keri Sisson (1).

Photo by Deb Pierantozzi. For questions, contact Bob Kopac at bobkopac@yahoo.com or (845) 656-9511.

More photos are in the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery, on Shutterfly (Bob Kopac, Deb Pierantozzi) and on Facebook.

Family Fun Run 2012

Thanks to everyone who came to the 2012 Family Fun 5K Run!

Tag yourself on the Family Fun Run photos on Facebook.

Photos are available in the Miles of Hope Photo Gallery and on Shutterfly (Bob Kopac, Deb Pierantozzi).

The survivor group photo has been posted.

Times are posted on the MHRRC website.

Miles of Hope Thanks Volunteers, Vendors and Supporters

It takes much effort on the part of many dedicated volunteers, vendors, and contributors to result in a successful Miles of Hope race. Many thanks to all of these who devoted so much energy and time to making this event a success. We appreciate your support of local families touched by breast cancer.

Volunteers:

Laurissa Agosta (5K Committee)
Nicole Alger and the Marathon Project
Chip Blue
Claude Bodley
Amber Campanaro
Marisa Campilii
Alison Christenson (5K Committee)
Kyra Christenson
Mark Christenson
Civil Air Patrol – Dutchess County Cadet Squadron (Capt. Diane Colson)
Denise Dansereau –Girl Scout Troop #421
Brandon Decker
George Decker
Nicole Decker
Paige Decker
Pat DeHaven
Louise DiPalermo—Girl Scout Troop #10463
Paul Dubetski
Deidre Dwy
Jay Fage
Dave Fernekes
Maureen Fink
Anona Giam
Chris Giam
Bryce Gioia
Conni Grace
Connie Haven
Christine Honig
Sue Hughes
Christian Keenan
Ellen Kelly
Lydia Kiewra
Kyle Kirchoff
Bob Kopac (5K Committee)
Lynne Kopac (5K Committee)
Connor Kyle
Nancy Leggett
Lucas Lehmkuhl
Courtney Lilley
Sarah Long (5K committee)
Pete Ludlow
Lisa Luse
Amy Maher
Roberta Mansfield
Wayne McDaniel
Jessica Meyen
Millbrook High School National Honor Society (Bill Blaney, Advisor)
Amy Munoz
Audrey Ouimet
Renee Pabst
Ariana Peterman
Grace Peterman—Girl Scout Troop
Maureen Peters
Roni Peterson
Maureen Peters
Debbie Pierantozzi (5K Committee)
Mike Pierantozzi
Bernadette Pikul
Mary Ritter
Sarah Ritter
Allan Scherr (5K committee)
Linda Scherr
Deborah Schwartz
Heidi Selteneck (5K Committee)
Tina Stakas
Andra Strudler (5K Committee)
Joe Tarquinio
Joyce Tompkins
Vince Veltre
Ann Viglotti
Dianne Weber
Marissa Williams
Chris Wimmers
Christine Wimmers
Courtney Wimmers
Additional Thanks to:
Linda Mosher & Heidi Selteneck –  special survivors cakes
Ariana Peterman – National Anthem singer
Terry Wood – Terry Wood Handcrafted Jewelry – handmade necklace/earrings set for raffle and another set for survivors-only raffle
Doug from Bikeway – donated gift certificates for raffle
Starbucks, Arlington Store – coffee
Millbrook Deli & Tuccillo Family – bagels
Stewart’s, Millbrook store – ice cream
Hannaford, Lagrangeville store  – water, napkins, cups
Stop & Shop, Poughkeepsie Plaza store – pink carnations for survivors
Rick Waters & Family – 20 x 40 tent
Karen Tremaine – handmade bracelet for raffle
Deanna Mancuso – Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue – pony rides
Adam’s Fairacre Farms – fruit
Mark Bolger – 97.7 FM
Millbrook Middle School Art Club (Jillian Cafarchio, Advisor) – decorated survivors vases
Meredith Nohai – donated survivors vases
Chelsea Harris – Salon 52 – donated gift certificates for raffle
Andra Strudler – ice cream cones & bagel spreads

Vendors:

Half Moon Yoga Barn – Nancy Causey
DeTullio Chiropractic – Dr. Joe DeTullio
Miche Bags – Kelle Farinacci
Mary Kay Cosmetics – Katie Fegan
Tupperware – Melissa Foote
Thirty-One Gifts – Melissa Foote
Maternal Massage Fitness – Heather Kading
Pampered Chef – Debbie Kruer
Amanda Munro Hairstylists/Make-Up Artists – Amanda Munro & Amy Maher
Scentsy – Torinda Ruiz
Premier Jewelry – Nicole Vilardi
Team in Training – Bernadette Wiggin & Londina Cruz

Thank you, everyone!

Bikeway presents the third annual Hopewell Triathlon.

The Kids’ Triathlon will be Saturday, June 9, with separate courses for ages 7-10 and 11-14. Sunday, June 10, is the adult (age 15+) triathlon. The  location for both events is Red Wing Park in Hopewell Junction.

Registration is open now for the Adult Triathlon and for the Kids Triathlon. For details of the Triathlon, please see the Bikeway Triathlon web page.

Bikeway is providing twice-weekly group rides with designated days for novice cyclists and triathletes, and free clinics to answer all of your questions, and get you prepared leading up to the race. See the Bikeway Triathlon web page for more information.

The Hopewell Triathlon benefits the Ryan McElroy Children’s Cancer Foundation and the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

The 2012 Family Fun 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club with all proceeds benefiting Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Tymor Park in LaGrangeville [map].

There will be a half-mile run for kids 4-11 starting at 10:00 a.m. The 5K walk/run starts at 10:30 a.m. Register now!

This will be a family event with all kinds of activities: face painting, 50/50 raffle, basket and gift certificate raffles, and vendors. Free massage therapy will also be available. Awards in the 5K for first overall female and male, as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each age category.

Special Notice for Survivors: Breast cancer survivors are invited to a pre-race group photo shoot and raffle at 9:40 a.m. at the Survivors Tent. In the raffle: necklace and earings in Swarovski crystals and pearls, custom-made by Terry Wood. Please be at the Survivors Tent at 9:40 to participate in the photo shoot and raffle.

Online registration is available now at the Mid-Hudson Road Runner’s Club website.

Click to download the flier for complete details.

If you have questions, email mohrun@hotmail.com.

If you would like to volunteer, email mohrunvols@hotmail.com.

Tribute Miles Markers are available for a $50 donation. Mile Marker signs are displayed during the race in honor of, or in memory of, a friend or loved one who has battled breast cancer. Click to order a Mile Marker.

You can make a donation online at the Mid-Hudson Road Runners’ Club website. All proceeds go to Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.

While we greatly prefer online registration, if you wish to register via mail, you can download the flier/entry form.

Update May 1: Click for 2012 photos and thank you to volunteers & vendors. Click for survivor photo.

The new Host Your Own Fundraiser page on the Miles of Hope website has numerous ideas for fundraisers that you can host, with step-by-step guidelines to help you carry through your plans.

Don’t forget to let us know what you are planning. If your event is public, we’ll announce it here in our news blog and on Facebook.

Happy hosting! Click to visit the “Host Your Own Fundraiser” page now.

An Entry in the Egg Decorating Contest

ElfWorksLane has announced that Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation is the winner of their First Annual Egg Decorating Contest!

The funds for the award were raised by a silent auction for the eggs.

ElfWorksLane,  “the cutest little vintage and consignment shop ever”, is located at 2 Lagrange Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY, phone (845) 485-5202. Click to see their Facebook page.

A great fundraising idea! Many thanks from Miles of Hope.