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Spin For Hope

An exciting American Cancer Society fundraising event is coming to our community!  The American Cancer Society’s Spin for Hope™ is a three-hour indoor cycling event that will take place simultaneously at more than 25 health clubs around Massachusetts.  Locally, Manchester Athletic Club will be hosting a Spin for Hope event, on Sunday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon.

There will be a Breakfast Reception held in the MAC Café for Cancer Survivors, riders, and guests at 8:15 a.m. on that day to honor any and all cancer survivors.  Manchester Athletic Club welcomes anyone in the community to join us for some light refreshments beforehand.  All survivors will then be escorted into the event and honored in a “Survivor’s Parade” as the cycling begins.

We need more community members to spin for the duration of the event; organize teams of spinners; and/or volunteer at the club the day of the event.  Funds raised through Spin for Hope will support the American Cancer Society’s programs of cancer research, education, advocacy, and service.

Spin for Hope is an event that allows residents to fight cancer through fun and fitness in the Cape Ann community.  For more information about Spin for Hope or to participate visit www.cancer.org/spinforhope or contact Lindsay Norton.


Latitude Sports Clubs Supporting Causes with Spin-a-thons!

Latitude Sports Club just recently held a 24-hour Spinathon at their Methuen location on Friday, April 3rd, 2009.

Teams of twelve riders each pedaled for two hours, with each member donating $100.00 (minimum) to ride. All proceeds from the event have been donated to the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center… A great cause, and one very dear to the owner of the clubs, as he has battled (and won) against cancer this past year. This year’s spin-a-thon in Methuen rasied$ 35,000 for the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center.

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Another spin-a-thon also took place at Latitude Sports Club’s Salisbury location, and raised $50,000 supporting area school athletic programs and a fight against childhood obesity.

For more information, or additional details about funding these programs, please call Eric Lever of Latitudes at: (978) 462-5662, or visit: www.latitudesportsclubs.com

Noted exceptional personel: John Grossi (owner); Eric Lever (General Manager of Latitude, Salisbury); Ralph Bagarella (General Manager of Latitude, Methuen); and Dave DeRosa (Marketing Director).

Holy Family Hospital & Andover ENT Team Up to Offer Free Head & Neck Cancer Screenings

Holy Family Hospital and Andover ENT have teamed up to offer FREE Head & Neck cancer screenings during the week of April 27th – May 1st, 2009, which is also Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Morning and afternoon appointments are available and open to the public.

“More than 85 percent of head and neck cancers are related to tobacco use, making this one of the most preventable diseases of our time,” said Gentry Thatcher, MD, Andover ENT.  “By helping individuals and families understand the risk factors and symptoms associated with head and neck cancer, we can increase the likelihood that they will seek regular check-ups and eliminate high-risk habits such as smoking. In the event that the disease is present, when diagnosed very early, it is easy to treat and cure.”

Individuals who can answer yes to any of the following risk factors and who are experiencing any of the symptoms are encouraged to receive a free screening.

Risk Factors: Smoking, chewing tobacco, consuming alcohol and prior cancer of the region

Symptoms: A lump or sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing, a change or hoarseness in the voice

Screening Schedule: Morning and afternoon appointments are available and open to the public. Appointments are required and can be made by calling: (800) 488-5959 ext. 375.

Monday, April 27 at Andover ENT – Miguel Valdez, PA & Prerak Shah, MD

Tuesday, April 28 at Andover ENT – Robert Cipro, MD

Wednesday, April 29 at Andover ENT – Adarsh Vasanth, MD

Thursday, April 30 at Andover ENT – Yookyung Selig, MD

Thursday, April 30 at Holy Family Hospital – Dr. Gentry Thatcher

Friday, May 1 at Andover ENT – William Postal, MD
About Caritas Holy Family Hospital: Caritas Holy Family Hospital is a 271-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving 20 communities throughout the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Holy Family is a fully accredited facility and proudly received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For over 50 years, Holy Family Hospital has offered the community advanced medical care, close to home. Holy Family Hospital is a member of Caritas Christi Health Care, the second largest healthcare system in New England. For more information about the hospital’s programs and services visit: www.holyfamilyhosp.org
For more information, please call: 978-687-0156, email: anna.frankenfield@caritaschristi.org, or visit: www.holyfamilyhosp.org

5th Annual Reid’s Ride

Title: 5th Annual Reid’s Ride
Location: Stage Fort Park – Gloucester
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Description: The 5th Annual Reid’s Ride will take place Sunday, July 19th, 2009.

The ride is a 28 mile bike-a-thon that starts in Lynnfield rides through Middleton, Danvers, Beverly, Manchester and ends at stage Fort park in Gloucester. The ride is in support of the fight to Eliminate cancers striking young adults.

To ride, volunteer, or otherwise be a part of this event, please contact Director Lorraine Sacco at: (781) 632-2025.

For more information, please visit: www.reidsaccofoundtion.org or www.reidsride.org

Date: 2009-07-19

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