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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Gilda's Club Fundraiser, Art Exhibit Among Weekend Events

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LIVE MUSIC What: Stems and Seeds performing classic rock, motown, blues and reggae When/where: Friday at 8 p.m. at The Temperance House  Cost: no cover GILDA'S CLUB BASKET BINGO What: Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, a local nonprofit organization that provides free emotional and social support to people living with cancer and to their family and friends, is hosting its 14th Annual Basket Bingo event. When/where: Saturday 11 a.m. at Westaby Hall at the Fairless Hills Volunteer Fire Company (Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills Why go: The event, which draws hundreds of participants each year, features baskets, a Chinese auction, raffles, special games, a 50/50, food and door prizes. All proceeds benefit Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley. Cost: $18; …

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Dogs Take a Walk to Fight Cancer

Now in its 14th year, the Paws4Liife dog walk attracts hundreds of dogs and their owners to raise money to fight cancer.

Hundreds of people, and their dogs, came out to Veterans Park in Warminster on Saturday morning to support Gilda’s Club for the 14th annual PAWS4LIFE Dog Walk. Gilda’s Club is free cancer support group in Delaware Valley that helps to support men, women, and children living with any type of cancer. “This is the most dogs that we have had pre-registered with more than 135,” said Kelly Harris, CEO of Gilda’s Club. “With walk-ins, we hoped to get over 200 dogs. We have about 500 people out and this one of our biggest events of the year.“ The event featured a dog walk around the park, demonstrations, food, free products, and a fun family atmosphere throughout the day. In the past, the event has raised thousands of dollars, with the proceeds …

Craig Peters

10:26 am on Monday, October 8, 2012

What a terrific event -- beautiful weather, happy dogs, and a lot of love and support for Gilda's ... here's hoping everyone takes a moment to spread the word about Gilda's Club to some friends and family in the Delaware Valley (and if you've never been to the Clubhouse, think about taking a free Red Door Tour: http://ckpcreative.com/_gilda/gcdv-reddoor.html) ... meanwhile, here are some more …   more ›

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