Stockley Tavern event raises $114,000 for breast cancer services

Check presentation attendees for the Stockley Tavern donation to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition are in back (l-r) Clint Fluharty, Tommy Engle, Ken Adams, Steve Smyk, JB Burnett, Robbie Fleming and Chess Hedrick. In front are Cindy Fluharty, Shondelle Graulich, Tracy Adams, Francesca Vogel, Alyssa Belote, Teresa Rogers and Connie Holdridge. SUBMITTED PHOTO November 6, …

DELAWARE – Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long officially designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Delaware on Oct. 25.

This proclamation emphasized that breast cancer impacts many in Delaware and across the U.S., with over 1,100 new cases projected in the state this year., according to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. DBCC was honored for its ongoing efforts in providing screening and support, with its programs fostering awareness and offering essential services to underserved communities. …

Enlighten Me: Peer mentor support for breast cancer patients in Delaware

By Abigail Lee Published October 25, 2024 at 9:19 AM EDTListen • 11:15 One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and although fewer than one percent of men are diagnosed with the disease, their odds of survival are worse. To help with the stressors, anxieties, and uncertainty that come with having breast cancer, …

Community joins together to raise money for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

DEWEY BEACH, Del. — The thirteenth annual Dewey Goes Pink fundraiser and The Gugie Run will paint the town pink on Saturday, Oct. 5, bringing together families, friends and teams to support breast cancer awareness and local services. The event, which includes a sold-out 5K race and a 1.5-mile fun walk, has raised over $1.5 million for …

Multi-Cultural Community Wellness Fair Comes to Lulu M. Ross Elementary

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will be hosting the Multicultural Community Wellness Fair on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford. PHOTO COURTESY OF DELAWARE BREAST CANCER COALITION Posted Friday, October 11, 2024 11:08 am MILFORD – The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will be hosting the Multicultural Community Wellness …

DBCC takes over Rally at the Creek Golf Tournament

This year, the future of the annual Rally at the Creek Golf Tournament seemed uncertain. Theorganizers who had nurtured the event for 27 years were stepping down, without anyone ready to continue the tradition. Recognizing the tournament’s role in fundraising efforts, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) took the reins and plans to carry on …

Nurture with Nature has brought breast cancer survivors together and outdoors for years

Sometimes the best remedy to life’s greatest hardships is right in front of your nose. At least it was for one local breast cancer survivor. By kickstarting programs that gather breast cancersurvivors together, united by a love of nature, Lois Wilkinson has become a cornerstone in a community that otherwise may have never existed. Speaking …

19th Annual GoPink! Campaign Kicks off with a Groovy T-shirt Design and Brand New “GoPink Tea in Tees Event!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/29/24 19th Annual Go Pink! Campaign Kicks off with a Groovy T-shirt Design and Brand New “Go Pink Tea in Tees” Event Dover, Delaware – Get ready to celebrate breast cancer awareness and support a great cause! Bayhealth Cancer Institute and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) are excited to launch their …