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The ‘pinking’ of America: part activism, part fraud

Breast cancer is big business in America today, and high season for the industry is October. Personally (and it is personal), I feel exploited by the “pinking” of the world around me . . . more

10/15/15

Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer

Despite years of research and publicity, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of death among women, behind only heart disease. The good news is . . . more

10/7/15

Bridgette Hawkins gives a BiG basketball Boost to her grandson, Dawson, age 2.

Shooting hoops to fight cancer

Hoops and hopes were the themes at the 3rd annual For the Love of Sean basketball tournament on Aug. 22 at Baldwin Park. The tournament was organized by Takiesha McBride, sister of Sean McBride, who … more

8/27/15

Dupuis opened SpaVie, on Milburn Avenue, in December. She now looks to provide people with a peaceful setting where they can relax.

Cancer, Sandy can’t stop her

“You regret what you haven’t done,” Linda Dupuis, a 15-year Baldwin resident, said about her new business, SpaVie. Despite the many obstacles that life has thrown in her way in … more

By Taylor Zambrano | 7/30/15

Relay For Life of Baldwin was held on June 13 at Baldwin Park. The event raised nearly $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Community comes out for Baldwin Relay

“It’s been an amazing day with many beautiful moments,” said Marie Burns, one of the Relay For Life of Baldwin chairs, “[and] beautiful stories about survivors [and] people who have already gotten their wings.” more

By Taylor Zambrano | 6/18/15

More than 200 people participated in the eighth annual 5K AIDS/Cancer Run/Walk at Baldwin Park last Sunday.

And they’re off at Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park was teeming with runners and walkers last weekend getting some exercise and raising money for a good cause. more

6/10/15

Nicholas Barba is one of many students who participate in Relay For Life of Baldwin. Much like last year, he will also be performing on Saturday with his band Jake From State Farm.

Students Relay for a cure

Relay For Life has been hosted in Baldwin for seven years now, and since its inception local students have been actively involved in raising money and awareness. more

By Taylor Zambrano | 6/10/15

Donna Thomas, 28, died on May 24 after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was a single mother of Jaylin, 11, a sixth-grader at Baldwin Middle School.

‘It all happened so fast’

“Don’t take life for granted,” Beth Thomas said. “You don’t know what tomorrow brings. It’s not promised to you.” more

By Brian Croce | 6/10/15

Relay for Life will take place Saturday at Baldwin Park, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. From left, volunteers Edwin and April Dones, Arianna Romero, Renee Salmon, Jennifer Scarduzio and Morgan and Bill Salmon at the Memorial Day Parade.

Fighting back against cancer

When someone is battling cancer it’s a fight he or she must endure 24 hours a day, often for months or years at a time. Cancer patients endure a marathon of treatments and procedures in the hope of beating their disease. more

By Brian Croce | 6/10/15

Runners at last year’s 5K AIDS/Cancer Run/Walk in Baldwin Park raised money to benefit people living with cancer and HIV. This year’s race is scheduled for June 7 at Baldwin Park.

AIDS/cancer 5K set for Sunday

The eighth annual 5K AIDS/Cancer Run/Walk will take place on June 7 at 9 a.m. at Baldwin Park. My name is Richard Brodsky and I’m president of the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) … more

By Richard Brodsky | 6/3/15

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