The Path of the Flood Historic Races are a half-marathon, 12K, and 5K that follow the path of the 1889 Johnstown flood, beginning at the dam that failed and finishing at Peoples Natural Gas Park in downtown Johnstown. The races are for all ages, but 1889 Foundation is proud to sponsor free youth registrations for […]
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This fall, Holy Name School of Ebensburg held a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer programs funded by 1889 Foundation. The kids sold T-shirts like the ones they’re wearing in the photo above, and raised more than $1,400! Sue Mann and Debbie Costlow of 1889 Foundation (fourth and fifth from left, back row) recently went to
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The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is asking national organizations for proposals to bring proven community interventions against diabetes to Cambria and Somerset Counties. As a Tribune-Democrat article about the initiative states, “In its initial research, the population health center has identified education, health literacy, social support, employment, worksite wellness and access to healthy
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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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Peripheral vascular disease is defined as any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. It is a leading cause of disability in people over the age of 60, but there are effective ways to treat and manage the condition — especially if the diagnosis is made early. So 1889 Foundation
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The 1889 Foundation is proud to support the Path of the Flood Historic Races, which will be held on May 27, 2017! The races, which are presented by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association and the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority, include a half-marathon, 12K, and 5K, and are run on the Path of the
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