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New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Cancer Care Resource launched their first New Beginnings Fashion Show fundraiser of the year last week. The cancer awareness nonprofit’s fashion show took place on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the London Bridge Convention Center.

Formally affiliated with the Havasu Community Health Foundation, Cancer Care Resource now operates under the Heidi Edwards Cooking for Cancer Foundation. The Cooking for Cancer foundation was founded by Edwards, a cancer patient who came up with the unique idea to start a cancer nonprofit using cuisine themed fundraisers.

Fundraiser set to benefit kids with cancer

Pam Wanner1 year ago1 year ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Motorcycle nonprofit Red Iron M/C Coyote Cares for Kids that will be hosting a fundraiser this weekend for families and children in need of their services.

Gold Star ceremony honored fallen military heroes

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – It was an especially moving evening for the military moms of Lake Havasu recently as the community honored the mothers of veterans who lost their children while serving this country.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Wheeler Park. Gold Star Mothers Incorporated was created to keep the legacy alive of the fallen children who dedicated their time and service in the military.

The last day Sunday in September is when the mothers who have lost sons and daughters honor their children with a candlelight ceremony in remembrance of their bravery.

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DV Awareness Walk set in Havasu

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Havasu Abuse Victims Education Network (HAVEN) Center will be bringing recognition for crisis victims with their 11th Annual “Save a Life” Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. HAVEN Provides services to victims and families in crisis at no cost. The organization works alongside various other like-minded organizations such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline, The Arizona Child and Family, Advocacy Network, Lake Havasu City, a many more charitable groups that give assistance to victims of abuse.

5K run for Pregnancy Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stillbirths occur in about one to 175 five births a year. Their studies also show 21,000 babies a year are stillborn in the United States.

This is the same amount according to the national public health agency, of babies that pass away within their first year. Lake Havasu married couple Tamara and Dennis Weaver, are amongst the millions of expecting parents who have suffered this loss.

WACOG hosts play day for seniors

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG), hosted a Reach Out and Play event last week with the seniors of our community. WACOG is a charitable organization dedicated to empowering communities through their various programs. Reach Out and Play day took place on Wednesday. Sept. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church’s Memory Cafe.

WACOG’s programs provide assistance for children, healthcare, housing support, and senior outreach.

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New Cancer Care Resource hosts first charity fashion show

Fundraiser set to benefit kids with cancer

Gold Star ceremony honored fallen military heroes

DV Awareness Walk set in Havasu

5K run for Pregnancy Infant Loss Remembrance Day

WACOG hosts play day for seniors

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