‘Making Strides’ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
OU Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative
Oakland University Selected as Inaugural Participant in Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative Oakland University was awarded a $20,000 grant as part of the American Cancer Society and the CVS Health Foundation’s Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI), a $3.6 million multi-year program intended to accelerate and expand the adoption and implementation of 100 percent smoke- and tobacco-free campus policies. Oakland is one of the first 20 colleges and universities to receive a … [Read more...]
Help Fight Cancer, a call out to Local Businesses
Relay For Life Seeks Local Sponsors Does your business want to make a difference in the fight against cancer? Relay for Life of Greater Rochester is looking for local businesses to help by becoming a sponsor of the 2016 Relay For Life. This year, the event hopes to raise $17,000, through corporate sponsorship. There are many options available, including nine different levels of event sponsorship, which range from $250 to $5,000 and above. Some of the benefits of sponsorship include … [Read more...]
Oakland County Celebrates Great American Smokeout
Oakland County Health Division joins the American Cancer Society in celebrating the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19. The Smokeout encourages people to quit smoking for a day, a step towards quitting completely. “Tobacco use continues to be the single most preventable cause of death globally,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “I urge smokers in Oakland County to set a date to quit smoking and locate the resources to help them achieve that goal.” According to … [Read more...]
Sass in the City goes Pink!
Grab Your Best Girlfriends. Dress to Impress. Shop ‘til You Drop. Fall Girls’ Night Out is back! On Thursday, October 4, from 5:00-9:00 p.m., ladies are going glam for Sass in the City! In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re asking ladies to not only go GLAM, but PINK, too. Wear your favorite pink top, shoes or dress to show your support! “Girls’ Night Out is a perennial favorite in Rochester,” said Stephanie Schwager, Rochester Downtown Development Authority events … [Read more...]