On Monday, July 23, the 1889 Classic took place at Sunnehanna Country Club! It was a wonderful day of golf, despite slightly grey skies, and we had a wonderful time. We are grateful to presenting sponsor Conemaugh Health System/Duke LifePoint Healthcare, and everyone who helped make the event such a success.
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The 13th Annual Pet Therapy Day held at Windber Recreation Park was a huge success! The July 22 event was put on by Golden Girls Pet Therapy to help educate the public about pet therapy and its benefits, all while raising money for animal-focused charities. A gallery of dog photos is below. Our sincere thanks
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The 11th Annual Chef Auction is set for Wednesday, October 10 at the Frank Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown! Save the date for this fun and delicious event for a great cause — proceeds will benefit grief support programs for children in Cambria and Somerset Counties. More information will be posted on our website soon,
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Come join us on Sunday, July 22 from noon-5:00 pm for a family fun day full of food, a bake sale, vendors, basket raffle, horses, a pet parade, music and much more! Plus, you’ll learn about what Pet Therapy is all about and the benefits of it. The event is hosted by Golden Girls Pet
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The Johnstown Walk of Hope is coming up on Saturday, June 2 at the Greater Johnstown High School’s Trojan Stadium! It’s a full day of activities to benefit local cancer patients and their treatment needs, and all proceeds stay local. In fact, 1889 Foundation’s Cancer Fund is one of the beneficiaries of the event! We
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Help prevent medication abuse and misuse! If you have unused or expired medications in your home, we encourage you to dispose of them at Conemaugh Health System’s Take Back Day, which is set for Mon., Apr. 23 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm in Conemaugh Medical Center’s Atrium at 1086 Franklin Street. Law enforcement officials will collect
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1889 Foundation is proud to support the Rural Conference for Cancer Survivors, which is set for Sat., May 5 at the Conference Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The event takes place from 8:15 am-1:30 pm, and will feature panel discussions and a keynote speech from Marty Radovanic, who is
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The Path of the Flood Races consists of a half marathon, 12K and 5K, along the course of the historic 1889 flood (including the Staple Bend Tunnel, as pictured above). Set for May 26, the races mark their 5th anniversary this year! 1889 Foundation is proud to sponsor free youth (age 17 and under) registrations
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1889 Foundation is pleased to be funding free screenings for peripheral vascular disease! In this common circulatory problem, veins and arteries outside the heart are narrowed, reducing blood flow to your limbs. There is no cure for peripheral vascular disease, but the good news is that if it’s caught early it can be successfully managed.
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2017 is quickly coming to a close, and we’re already planning 2018 events! As we look toward the new year, mark your calendar now for these exciting and fun 1889 Foundation events — they’ll be here before you know it!
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