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American Cancer Society Launches Bicycles Battling Cancer In Massachusetts
The American Cancer Society's inaugural Bicycles Battling Cancer event is set for Sunday, July 26. A 70-mile ride from Worcester to Boston, this event will have results that go on and on by supporting the Society's critical mission to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. Riders can participate individually or as a team. There is a $50 registration fee and an $800 minimum fundraising goal to participate. With so many reasons to ride, avid cyclists or beginners can participate and make a difference. For more information, visit the website
http://main.acsevents.org
2009 Prostate Cancer Foundation Home Run Challenge
This year, more than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This Father’s Day week team up with Major League Baseball and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to “Keep Dad in the Game.” Call 1-800-798-CURE and pledge any amount to the Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Home Run Challenge. Again, 1-800-798 –CURE!
Marlborough Triathlon
Join Olympic Triathlete Jarrod Shoemaker and 600 men and women on Sunday, July 26th as they swim, run and bike at the first annual Marlborough Triathlon to benefit Children’s Hospital Boston. Do good for your body while raising funds to help sick kids get better at Children’s. Show your support for Children’s Hospital’s life-saving care and cutting-edge research by participating in the race or sponsoring the event. For more information visit
www.marlboroughtri.com.
The Boston Sunday Review
The Boston Sunday Review is a two-hour public affairs program that airs every Sunday, 7AM-9AM. This program covers issues that are of concern to people in the Boston area. The host of the The Boston Sunday Review, Mat Schaffer, schedules guests to discuss these issues on this program and makes this responsive opportunity a great program for the people of Boston.
Lamp Recycle
Massachusetts now requires you to recycle fluorescent and other mercury-containing bulbs. A tiny amount of mercury is an essential element in energy-efficient lighting, but when you throw these bulbs in the trash they can break and release mercury into the environment. Do your part – keep mercury out of the environment. Recycle used fluorescent bulbs. For convenient recycling solutions, visit www.lamprecycle.org or www.almr.org. Homeowners, visit
www.earth911.org for a drop-off center near you.
Cyclists of the Tri-State Trek
Cyclists of the Tri-State Trek need more cowbells as they ride 270 miles toward a cure for ALS, Lou Gherig’s Disease. Cycling from Boston to New York July 24th, 25th and 26th, this 7th annual fully supported bike ride is looking for riders, volunteers, or folks to just come out and cheer. For more information visit
www.needmorecowbell.org and learn how you can help. We need a cure, we need more cowbell!
The 2009 Pan-Mass Challenge
Register now to ride in the 30th annual Pan-Mass Challenge and raise money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Choose from seven routes, ranging from 47 to 190 miles over one or two days. Open to 5,500 cyclists, the PMC will be held on August 1st and 2nd ,2009. Ride in honor of those being treated for cancer, or in memory of thoe lost to the disease. For more information, or to register, visit
www.pmc.org or call (800) WE-CYCLE.
CBS Cares
CBSCARES.TV is a valuable resource for you to find out about things that directly affect your life. Log on for more info about all the different causes from child abduction to breast cancer. CBSCARES.TV is the winner of the Paul Rodgers Leadership Award.
