9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
The 2012 Annual Gala for the Lymphoma Research Foundation will take place on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. The cocktail hour starts at 6:30pm; dinner begins at 7:30pm. Drawing upwards of 450 guests, the evening program features a cocktail hour and silent auction, dinner and awards presentation, and also provides an opportunity to share the latest […]
The Cleveland Clinic will host the 2012 Sarcoidosis Patient Conference on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center Cleveland, Ohio. Details are available on their website.
There will be a Bowling for Lungs fundraiser through helphopelive, a non-profit organization that helps people afford organ transplants, to raise money to fight chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung ailment that affects many of the recovery workers from the World Trade Center. The event is set for Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00pm […]
There will be a Bowling for Lungs fundraiser through helphopelive, a non-profit organization that helps people afford organ transplants, to raise money to fight chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung ailment that affects many of the recovery workers from the World Trade Center. The event is set for Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00pm […]
A golf outing to benefit little Roman Ducalo, Jr. is set for Friday, October 12, 2012 at LaTourette Golf Course in Staten Island. Roman, whose father is a firefighter, is 20 months old. He was born with a very rare tumor in his chest wall. During the surgery to resect the tumor, the doctors had […]
On Friday, October 12, 2012 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, there will be a symposium on pancreatic cancer at the New York Academy of Sciences. Breakthroughs in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma have led to novel therapies. This symposium covers the latest research developments in pancreatic cancer, with a focus on preclinical and early clinical investigations of rationally […]
On Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 11:00am, the Blue Sky Girls and the FDNY will make their 2nd annual stair climb for Rett Syndrome. A number of FDNY firefighters will help girls with Rett Syndrome climb the stairs of the beautiful Tweed Courthouse in lower Manhattan. Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder on the Autism […]
On Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 11:00am, the Blue Sky Girls and the FDNY will make their 2nd annual stair climb for Rett Syndrome. A number of FDNY firefighters will help girls with Rett Syndrome climb the stairs of the beautiful Tweed Courthouse in lower Manhattan. Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder on the Autism […]
The New York City Kidney Walk will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. The event raises awareness about kidney disease and organ donation and raises funds for the National Kidney Foundation. Check in begins at 9:30am, and the walk begins at 10:30am. The walk is a 5-K (3.1 mile) […]
The New York City Kidney Walk will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. The event raises awareness about kidney disease and organ donation and raises funds for the National Kidney Foundation. Check in begins at 9:30am, and the walk begins at 10:30am. The walk is a 5-K (3.1 mile) […]
The Annual Thy/Ca Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Conference will be held from Friday, October 19, 2012 to Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Chicago. To see the agenda, please click here. To register, please click here. You can print the registration form and register on the day. Full fee for the […]
The 15th annual An Evening with the Stars gala to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the elegant Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. To request an invitation to An Evening with the Stars, email ewts@pancan.org. For questions please call the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at 877-272-6226 and ask […]
The annual ThyCa Dinner/Auction to Raise Funds for thyroid cancer research will be held from 6:00pm - 12:00am at the Red Oak Ballroom of the Eaglewood Resort & Spa. The dinner and auction will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Check out and pick up auction items from 9:00pm- 10:00pm. There will also be a DJ, music, […]
Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Grassroots Volunteer Forum for a town hall discussion and breakfast from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 to learn how to become a grassroots advocate and impact legislators to support blood cancer research and patient care. Contact Judy Letvak at 212-376-4762 to RSVP by Friday October 19, 2012. To […]
The 14th annual ACCP Community Asthma and COPD Coalitions Symposium will take place on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 and Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Georgia. Download the registration form to register. Return the completed form and payment by October 3. The registration fee includes lunch on Wednesday. Review successful asthma and COPD education programs, focusing […]
Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Grassroots Volunteer Forum for a town hall discussion and breakfast from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 to learn how to become a grassroots advocate and impact legislators to support blood cancer research and patient care. Contact Judy Letvak at 212-376-4762 to RSVP by Friday October 19, 2012. To […]
Cancer and Careers will present a teleconference with career coach Julie Jansen and legal expert Joanna L. Morales, Esq. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 6:30pm Eastern time. During the teleconference, participants will be able to ask questions and get answers from a career coach and a legal expert, while learning more about common interview mistakes, […]
The Mental Health Association of Westchester's gala will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 6:30 at X2O Xaviars on the Hudson in Yonkers. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and sunset on the river. Ticket prices begin at $175.00 and support the work of the Mental Health Association of Westchester County. To purchase tickets or a journal ad, […]
The Grave’s Disease & Thyroid Foundation Patient & Family Conference will be held from Friday, October 26, 2012 to Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the beautiful Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego. Please click here to register or view additional details. Watch for additional details on Twitter at @GDATF or hashtag #GDATFSD. Several new […]
Join PurpleStride New Jersey 2012, at the Mack Cali Business Campus in Parsippany to fight pancreatic cancer. All proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Spend a day walking with people who are just as passionate as you are about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. To register, please click here. Registration on the […]
Join PurpleStride New Jersey 2012, at the Mack Cali Business Campus in Parsippany to fight pancreatic cancer. All proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Spend a day walking with people who are just as passionate as you are about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. To register, please click here. Registration on the […]