Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts

Benefit for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Saturday at Anderson Community

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

$10 tickets are still available for the benefit Saturday, November 5 for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

The lunch time event will include appetizers, lunch and a vintage wedding fashion show.

Attendees can bid on items in a silent auction.

The event begins with appetizers at 11am.

It will be held at Anderson Plaza, 17201 15th NE in Shoreline's North City neighborhood.

RSVP 206-354-9336.



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Breast Cancer benefit and vintage wedding show Nov 5

Tuesday, October 25, 2016


Anderson Community Breast Cancer Benefit Luncheon / Silent Auction and Vintage Wedding Show, Saturday, November 5th at Anderson Plaza 17201 15th Ave NE, Shoreline 98155.

RSVP to 206-364-9336. $10 admission. 11am appetizers and preview, 12pm lunch and silent auction.

Proceeds benefit Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.



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Shoreline man honored as 2016 Advocate of the Year by the National Brain Tumor Society

Monday, October 17, 2016

Matt Hanson honored by
National Brain Tumor Society
Shoreline resident Matt Hanson has endured two of his loved ones diagnosed, separately, with two of the eight deadliest cancers

Matt has turned this burden into, now, an award-winning dedicated to cancer advocacy.

On November 11th, Matt will be honored with the 2016 Advocate of the Year Award at the National Brain Tumor Society’s (NBTS) National Gray Gala in Boston, Massachusetts.

NBTS is the largest patient advocacy and research funding nonprofit in the U.S. dedicated to the brain tumor / brain cancer cause.

Its Public Policy Advocacy Program includes more than 30,000 volunteer advocates and Matt was chosen from the entire lot for this inaugural honor.

Yet, before he shone as a brain tumor advocate, Matt honed his advocacy chops in the pancreatic cancer community.

Then, Matt’s brother-in-law was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in 2014 – the most common and deadliest brain cancer, with a survival rate of less than 10%. Matt immediately found NBTS and attended our Head to the Hill Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. in May of 2014, while his brother-in-law was very sick. He lost him two months later. He soon became more deeply involved in our Public Policy Advocacy program year-round, eventually becoming the volunteer State Lead Advocate for Washington.

In this role, Matt meets with local hospital staff, connects with other local and national volunteers, recruits new brain tumor advocates from Washington (and has even recruited advocates from Hawaii), and advocates for NBTS with his own members of Congress and with Congressmen and women throughout the states. He is a highly involved advocate who is always looking for new ways to connect, advocate, and do well for the organization. Matt also personally requests that May be proclaimed Brain Tumor Awareness month in the State of Washington each year.

For this year’s Head to the Hill, his goal was to make sure every congressional member in the state of Washington received a visit from NBTS. Aside from his scheduled meetings, he facilitated 10 offices to receive our information folder - considering the vast size of Capitol Hill, it was a huge feat!



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From San Francisco to New York City - Cory Henderson completes his run

Monday, September 19, 2016

 Cory in New York City - Brooklyn Bridge

My name is Cory Henderson. I live in Shoreline and this summer I ran from San Francisco to New York City in a relay fundraiser with 22 other college-aged individuals.

The trip is with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults with the mission to spread hope and support to all young adults affected by cancer.

I personally ran this summer because I lost my father to cancer in 2014. I officially became a part of this fundraiser in December of 2015 and trained for the next five months before the run started.

Cory in New York

It’s been about a month since I got back from my run across the country. I’m finding it truly difficult to sum up my experience into a short article. I was honestly nervous about starting this journey with 22 strangers. The 4k threw us all together and showed us how we may all come from vastly different backgrounds and places from every corner of the United States, but we all have similarities that make us connected in more ways than we know.

I learned something about myself from each of my teammates that I will carry with me forever.

One thing that I learned and experienced throughout the trip is the idea of taking risks and asking myself, "Why not me?”

I did this when applying for the run and I’m so thankful I did because we as a team grew together in so many ways. We’ll share memories forever. Memories like: skydiving over Idaho, hiking to Burney Falls in California, inner tubing in Michigan, swimming in Lake Michigan, running a marathon through New York City, getting lost together in the middle  of nowhere, bringing smiles to cancer patients' faces, singing constantly, laughing, crying, crying from laughter.

I am so happy I could do this run in honor of my father. There were many times when I saw and personally felt signs that he was with me cheering me on every mile.

Niagra Falls
 
Sure, there were moments where I was worried whether I would finish or not. But I found inspiration in some great and unexpected places.

One example was after a long day in Iowa. We quickly stopped at a coffee shop in a very small rural town. The only people in this shop was an elderly woman sitting alone and the store owner. As we sat down at a table, the woman randomly asked us if we were running across the country. I said yes and began talking with her. None of us told her beforehand about our trip but she recognized our logo and told us her grandson’s friend was in another one of the 4k for Cancer runs this year. The woman’s name was Pat. She is a breast cancer survivor. Her husband, Ernie, past away from cancer years ago. I sat with Pat for 20 minutes and heard her story and shared my own story.

Cory in San Francisco with "DAD"
written on the back of his leg
to remind him of why he was running.
 
Moments like sitting with Pat made the run an experience that I will remember forever. It’s like what my father said within the weeks of his passing. It was about making moments on the 4k. Moments like sitting with Pat. Or witnessing a person leave the James Cancer Research Center and ringing a bell near the door signifying that they have finished their cancer treatment and are cancer free. These moments will be with me in whatever I do.

I can fall back on them and remind myself what living life is all about. It’s about love, compassion, kindness, and making every moment you have count.

Thank you to all who have supported me with your thoughts and encouragement! I wouldn’t have finished without your support. Thank you also to anyone who donated to my run. I wouldn’t have been able to do the run without your support.

I have raised over $13,000 and i’m so appreciative of all who have donated to support my 4k run and the Ulman Cancer Fun for Young Adults.

I dedicated my run to about 60 people affected by cancer this summer. Each of their names were written on the back of my leg at some point during the run.

Cory Henderson
I’m so happy I was able to dedicate my run to these people. The sad truth about cancer is that 7.6 million people die around the world each year from cancer. There are lots of ways we can all help.

I will continue to support the cancer community in honor of my father. He will be with me always and if I can help someone’s experience with cancer be just a little bit better, then it will be a moment I will cherish forever.

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Cory is a graduate of Shorecrest High School and Shoreline Community College, and is currently studying Film Production at Central Washington University.

You can still donate to Cory's fund at his page here. Another $2000 will help him reach his original goal.



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Pink Polka Dots Junior Guild golf fundraiser for cancer research

Friday, August 12, 2016


Founded in 2006 by Lake Forest Park 6th graders in memory of their friend, Sydney Coxon, the Pink Polka Dots are a Seattle Children’s Hospital Junior Guild funding research to cure cancer.

Shorecrest students / Pink Polka Dots members.
From left Anna Avgeres, Mackenzie Dixon
and Evie Chapman 
You may have seen members selling handmade cards and gifts at the LFP Third Place Commons Holiday and Farmer’s Markets, or selling lemonade along the Burke Gilman trail this summer.

Saunders family at the 2015 tournament.
From left, brothers Brian, Mike and his son Alex
(Shorecrest High School), and Richard in front
The Pink Polka Dots also team up with local sponsors and the Coxon Family Foundation to host the Sydney Coxon Memorial, a fun afternoon of golf followed by an inspirational evening program, including dinner, a fabulous silent auction, and dessert.

The event takes place at Legion Memorial Golf Course in Everett on September 10th.

In ten years, these philanthropic youngsters have raised over $800,000 to fund groundbreaking research for better treatments, and hopefully someday a cure, for pediatric brain tumors, and many other cancers.

Dr. Jim Olson
The Pink Polka Dots’ fundraising support the work of Dr. Jim Olson at Children’s Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

The funding has allowed researchers to develop exciting treatments including “tumor paint” which makes cancer cells glow for easier surgical removal, and a drug-delivery device which will increase efficacy and minimize side effects of chemotherapy treatment.

Dr. Olson’s latest effort, “Project Violet”, involves discovering and producing cancer-fighting optide drugs from natural sources, like flowers and insects.

From 2015 Walter Wendt,  Eric Alef,
Roger Penner, Rik Jones
Funding from Guilds and patient families is critical to researchers' ability to keep moving forward to save lives of children and adults with cancer, and potentially other diseases like Alzheimers and diabetes.

To read more about the research and make a donation to the Pink Polka Dots, visit their website.

To Register for Golf and Dinner ($130 per person) or just the Dinner and Evening Program ($60 per person), or to Sponsor or Donate, go to the event site.

The Pink Polka Dots Jr Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.



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Vibrant street party honors life of Shoreline girl and raises funds for cancer research

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Booths lined the block

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Ahmie would have loved the party. Her street was full of life and activity. Booths with all kinds of goods lined both sides of the street.


People were selling all kinds of stuff, from the grab bag of goods pictured above, to tastefully made greeting cards sold by teenaged girls with their own cancer fundraising.

Peach and the Pig and Outside the Box food trucks, and Dippin Dots.

Food trucks - right in front of her house on her normally quiet street - sold good things to eat. There was a face painting booth, Pokeman Go lures, a photo booth, raffles!

Wooky was one of five bands.

It was even bigger than the street party for her birthday party last year. Her 14th birthday. Her last birthday before she died after a very difficult, 18 month battle with a rare sarcoma (DRSCT).

The shirts say "Ahmie-Palooza" and are part of the fundraising
The photo on the table is Ahmie and her mom.

Leslie Cheung, one of the organizers, said "We thought - what better way to bring together community, childhood cancer awareness, and fundraising for childhood cancer treatment research than to continue this tradition of a Street Fair and Music Festival because it's something Ahmie would love."

Buckets of chalk were available for people to make happy street art

All proceeds will be donated to Strong Against Cancer.

Together we can make a difference and every penny donated can make a difference in the life of another child fighting cancer.

Website and Facebook page



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Brown Bear - Pink Ribbon - Car Washes for a Cure

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Brown Bear, pink ribbon
Photo courtesy Brown Bear
On Thursday, June 30, Brown Bear Car Wash will donate $1.00 for every car washed at any of its 22 tunnel locations to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Brown Bear Car Wash is proud to support the Fred Hutch Climb to Fight Cancer. For more information on hours and locations, see below or visit the Brown Bear website

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Cory's Run: San Francisco to Idaho

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Cory in San Francisco


My name is Cory Henderson. I live in Shoreline and this summer I am running from San Francisco to New York City in a relay fundraiser with 22 other college-aged individuals. The trip is with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults with the mission to spread hope and support to all young adults affected by cancer. I am personally running this summer because I lost my father to cancer in 2014. I officially became a part of this fundraiser in December of 2015 and trained for the next five months till the run would arrive.

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I can’t believe that the run is finally here! We have reached day eight and it has been such a blast every day. We have been going non-stop since the minute I landed in San Francisco a few days before Send-off. The first day of the run arrived with a bright and early morning start at 5:00am. We left our host at 6:00am and arrived at Crissy Beach for breakfast and a small ceremony before our journey began. We all wrote who we were dedicating our day of running to on our legs with Sharpie and kept them on for the whole day. I dedicated my first day to my father. It never registered in my head that we would be leaving on Father’s day. It honestly felt really good to start the run then. I wasn't sad during the day, which felt strange to me. I was happy that I could honor my father in this way and it gave me warm feelings of love for him instead of what I was expecting.

After all of us as a team ran across the Golden Gate Bridge, we all divided into vans and drove to our specific legs of the day. Our first leg of the run started southwest of Sonoma and ended in Napa. I’m not exactly sure what the temperature was but I was nervous about the heat. Running over the Golden Gate Bridge felt comfortable because of the cool breeze. Once we were running in between the dry California hillsides, the heat became intense. I understood then how truly important it was to remain conscious about drinking water. I was really happy to run past the “Entering Napa” sign because I have heard of this place so many times and their vineyards. The view was really beautiful with rolling hillsides with Vineyards as far as you could see. I still have yet to have a glass of wine since turning 21 but running through all the rows of grapes makes me want to try it and learn about how a glass of wine is made.

My body felt great on the first day. I was really nervous about running the first couple of days because whatever happens during these days will show me how the whole trip will be. Luckily no shin splints, tweaked ankles and knees, or muscle strains have showed themselves. Now that we have a week completed in a 7-week adventure, I feel that this run can be a manageable challenge. What it takes is discipline to stay in tune with what my body is telling me. I do know though, there are challenges that will hit me both physically and mentally in the upcoming weeks. Other adventures that we have gone on make the harsh running days worth every step. In the past week we have jumped into an amazing waterfall, gave out Chemo Car-Bags to Cancer Patience at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, ran (and at some points, sled!) through Lassen Volcanic National Park, and most recently went Skydiving as the sun rose up over the mountains in Idaho. I am so excited for another 40 days of this trip. I can’t wait to get to know my team more and share these experiences with them.

Thank you all who have donated or spread the word about the run! I can’t believe that I have reached over $11,900! It means so much to have all of your support and words of encouragement. If you would still like to donate you can! Here is the link to my fundraising page.

Please help me get over $12,000!



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Space for vendors at street festival fundraiser for childhood cancer

Sunday, June 19, 2016


Hi neighbors! We are looking for vendors for a street festival / fundraiser for kids with cancer on August 6th in Shoreline.

Burke Ave will be closed down between 189th and 190th for the event, which will include live music, food trucks, vendors, and a raffle.

We would love local artists! Vendor tables are $45 to reserve and the fee is tax deductible because it goes toward the nonprofit. Please send me your email address if you are interested and I'll forward you all of the details!

We are also looking for sponsors for the event, and I can send info on how to become a sponsor as well!




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Shorecrest grad to run across country to raise money for cancer fund

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Cory Henderson will raise funds for the Ulman Cancer Fund

My name is Cory Henderson. I was born and raised here in Shoreline. I am a graduate of Shorecrest High School and Shoreline Community College, and am currently studying Film Production at Central Washington University. I am finishing up my junior year and I'm about to embark on the journey of my lifetime this summer.

On June 19th, I will begin running across the country to support young adults with Cancer. The event is called 4K for Cancer. A team of 24 college-aged adults who have been fundraising money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults will run relay-style from San Francisco to New York, stopping along the way to spend time with young adults who are battling Cancer. We'll deliver chemo care bags, and we'll even surprise a couple of them with college scholarships.

You might be wondering why I would be doing such a thing. The answer to that question happened a year and a half ago in 2014. It was a normal day of work and school at SCC for me. My dad was in the hospital for an easy routine day surgery. The procedure went off without any problems and my mother asked the doctors if the procedure would also fix the pains he was experiencing in his stomach. The doctors said "no" and that they would look into the cause of the pain. Within the week, we were informed by Seattle Cancer Care Alliance that he had terminal cancer and he only had a few weeks to a month to live. My father lived 6 weeks and on October 24, 2014, he passed away at Evergreen Hospice Center.

Almost exactly a year later on October 22nd, 2015 I found the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Within a week of finding them, I signed up for the 4k For Cancer run. I can’t begin to express how excited I am to travel across the country for the next month and a half. I will be running through 13 different states with the goal of spreading love, support and hope to all young adults affected by Cancer.

Our fundraising goal is 1 million dollars this summer and I’m so happy to say that we are on our way to achieving this goal with only $250,000 left. If you wish to donate you can use this link to my fundraising page and show your support.

Corey will be sending reports along his journey.



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Relay for Life this weekend in Shoreline

Saturday, June 11, 2016

In one of the first events, cancer survivors walk together
around the track
Photo by Steven H. Robinson
The Shoreline Relay For Life will be taking place June 11 and 12, overnight at Kings High School, Woolsey Stadium, CRISTA, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Teams and individuals collect donations and pledges. The theme this year "May the Cure be With You".

The track is lined with luminarias, each one created
for a friend or loved one battling cancer
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

It starts at 10am on Saturday, goes all day and night, and finishes with the closing ceremony on Sunday morning at 10am.

The public is invited to come cheer for the participants, walk the track, and donate to the American Cancer Society.



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Relay for Life Saturday honors cancer survivors and raises money for cancer research

Tuesday, June 7, 2016



The Shoreline Relay For Life will be taking place June 11 and 12th at Kings High School, Woolsey Stadium, CRISTA, 19303 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Teams and individuals collect donations and pledges. The theme this year "May the Cure be With You".

It starts at 10am on Saturday, goes all day and night, and finishes with the closing ceremony on Sunday at 10am.


Join us as we come together to celebrate survivors,
remember loved ones lost, and
fight back against a disease that has already taken too much.

Betty Dietz, Survivor Chair, says "This is a great Community Event and we love to have the Community come spend some time with us. We invite Cancer Survivors to come spend the morning ceremony with us, and participate in the special walk around the track to honor Cancer Survivors, then stay for the luncheon for them at 11am.

Teams and individuals will walk around the track all day and into the evening. There will be fish burgers, donated by Trident, for dinner.

After dark, stay for the Luminaire Ceremony.



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Shoreline breast cancer patient triumphs with proton therapy

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation that allows doctors to focus directly on the tumor, reducing the potential for side effects.

SCCA Proton Therapy is located on UW Medicine's Northwest Hospital and Medical Center campus in North Seattle and is the only proton therapy center in a seven-state region. The center recently celebrated its third anniversary, and is nearing its 1000th patient mark.

A native of Shoreline, Aimée Huff lives only six short blocks away from the house she grew up in. She has two sons, ages 8 and 12, with her husband, Tom. By day she works as a financial advisor for an independent firm, where she manages financial solutions and plans for clients.

But last spring, just shy of her 40th birthday, something happened not according to plan. AimĂ©e found a lump in her breast. Days later she sat in an exam room and listened to her radiologist utter the words “I will be surprised if this is not cancer.” The day was May 18, 2015.

AimĂ©e was diagnosed with Stage 2B/3A Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer. She was selected as a pro-bono candidate for proton therapy and had a very successful run with it, totaling six weeks. She recently graduated on April 13, and received her medal of honor in the form of a “challenge coin” engraved with her patient number, 891. The coin signifies her fight against cancer, so she can put this chapter of her life behind her.



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Shorecrest alumna donates October download sales to Susan G Komen

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Kristin Chambers

Shoreline native, singer and songwriter Kristin Chambers is kicking off her 2nd Annual music Download Drive. 100% of all music downloaded from www.kristinchambers.com between October 1 and October 31 will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Organization.

Kristin's mother in law is a 21 year survivor and two of her close friends have just come out of treatment cancer free. Kristin would like to continue to help researchers make sure everyone can join them in the survivors circle.

Kristin recently performed at The Susan G. Komen Pinktober kick off Party and Fashion Show at The Hard Rock in Seattle and will be performing there Oct. 16th as part of their Pinktober Music Series. Music at 5pm.

Headline corrected 10-08-15 for appropriate Latin ending: alumna (singular female)
Alumni = plural
(Alumnus = singular male)
(Alumae = female plural)



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Free movie to celebrate new cancer treatments and benefit SCC students

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Mark McVeety is the Small Business Accelerator Director at Shoreline Community College. For the City of Shoreline, he created and runs the Quick-Start Shoreline business education sessions. He is Past President of the Shoreline Community College Foundation. Now he is battling cancer with cutting edge treatments.


Hi Friends!

Tiffany and I are throwing a party this Sunday, September 20th and you are invited!!! Live music begins at 12:30 and the movie will begin at 2:00pm.

Please join us to celebrate the incredible advancements in science that have taken place in only the past few years in cancer research that are going to allow my own immune system to defeat a rather rude attempt of cancerous tumors to interrupt my plans!

I have licensed the rights to show my favorite science fiction movie, CONTACT, on our newly upgraded theater at Shoreline Community College. This will be the very first showing of a movie on this amazing state of the art system that will serve our students, our college, the Shoreline Film Office and our community for years to come. 

I’m fortunate that the gene based chemotherapy I only just began this week along with a bit of cheerleading and support from my friends will allow me to continue to work and serve our community. Some of our students, however, find that their educational plans are interrupted by illness that results in financial difficulties which lead to them dropping out staying in at the expense of their long term health.

I am pleased to announce that this event will additionally serve as an early kick-off to supporting our College Foundation as it works to create a fund that will be fully established within the next few months by Tiffany and myself with the purpose of helping our students with illness.

This event is free but please consider making a pledge (there will be forms) to help our foundation support students with health related needs.

Feel free to bring snacks and or food to share potluck style!

The movie will be over at 4:30 which should give you plenty of time to get to where you plan on watching the Hawks game at 5:30!

Thank you, 

Mark and Tiffany McVeety



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Low impact exercise class for cancer survivors

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Instructor Toshiko Aramaki with Jon Ann Cruver.
Survivors with Lymphedema are welcome
and encouraged to join the Low Impact class.
Photo courtesy SL-LFP Senior Center

Survivors of cancer and cancer treatments dread the onset of lymphedema. Not everyone gets this condition, which is the collection of fluid in body areas affected by radiation treatments, but those who do know how uncomfortable it can be.

The lymph system depends on the contraction and expansion of muscles to keep fluid moving through the body. If the muscles are damaged, the fluid doesn't move as well.

Researchers have found that gentle exercise helps the body keep fluid moving and prevents the painful buildup.

The Shoreline Senior Center offers an exercise class specifically designed for cancer survivors, aimed at keeping lymphatic fluid moving through the body.

Toshiko Aramaki, CAN DO: Low Impact exercise instructor, is a cancer survivor herself and an ACSM/ACS certified Cancer Exercise Trainer. She feels that her recovery was made easier by maintaining a good exercise routine.

As a way of giving back, she wants to offer a reduced fee for the Low Impact class to cancer survivors. Survivors, including those dealing with lymphedema are encouraged to attend the class. 

This ongoing class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center. Class participants learn a variety of exercises to increase muscular strength, range of motion, boost energy levels, burn calories, and reduce stress. All while the instructor adapts to your individual need.

Cancer survivors and those with lymphedema are encouraged to come.

Start at any time, but first-timers need to come 10 minutes early to fill out forms. It is not necessary to be a senior citizen to join the class, nor is membership required. You are always welcome to come observe the class while in session.

$6.00 for senior center members; $7.00 for non-members. Special fee for cancer survivors: $3.00 per session.

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located at 18560 1st Ave NE #1, the southernmost building of the Shoreline Center campus, 206-365-1536.



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Charity fundraiser for pediatric cancer in Lynnwood March 7

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Finding Treasures for a Cure thrift store will hold a live auction on Saturday March 7th at 4:00 pm, with proceeds to benefit pediatric cancer services.

Auction preview on Friday March 6th, 5:00-7:00pm and Saturday March 7th from 2:00-4:00pm. The address is 19820 40th Ave #118 Lynnwood, WA 98036. You can also preview and pre-bid online starting March 2nd.

The event is free and can be attended in person or online here. You can attend the entire event or come and go as you like.

Items include clothing, jewelry, tools, collectibles, comics, china, lighting, electronics, vintage, antiques and more!

The Finding Treasures thrift store benefits Brandon's Goal foundation which supports childhood cancer research, pediatric hospice, and supports families with a child in treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital.


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Cancer Relay For Life signs up 12 teams at Shoreline kick off

Monday, February 9, 2015

Team signs up at Relay for Life kick off
at Highland Ice Arena

Over 50 people from the Shoreline and North Seattle communities came out to commit to participating in the Relay For Life of Shoreline/ North Seattle at the kick-off event on June 6th and 7th at the Highland Ice Arena in Shoreline.

During the event, 12 teams registered for the event, six of which were first time teams. They currently have 22 teams signed up with a goal of 50 teams by the actual Relay event. The fundraising goal this year: they are hoping to raise over $200,000 for the fight against cancer.

Overall it was a very successful event, with all ages represented and our teams very excited to learn about how the American Cancer Society uses the funds raised to help people stay well, help people get well, find cures and fight back against this disease!

Team Mascot for The GerBears
one of the top fundraising teams

The green bear is the mascot for one of our top fundraising teams at the event, the GerBears. The GerBears are a friends and family team that joined the Relay in 2013. The team started up when a few siblings lost their father, Gerry, to his battle with cancer. They joined the Relay in his memory and to rally their family to fight back after this loss.

In addition to raising over $7,000 each year, the GerBears bring an incredibly fun and special element to the Relay, hosting event-wide activities including a a hot dog lunch, t-shirt gun, a silent auction, team mascot competitions, a midnight laser show from their campsite and this year, bringing a dunk tank (to go with our theme ‘Sea It Through’).

There’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more of GerBear around Shoreline as he’ll be helping recruit new teams, in costume, and handing out Shoreline Relay stickers.

The Relay for Life is a fund raising event for the American Cancer Society.


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Support cancer research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Proceeds from doll sales go to pediatric cancer research

The Seattle Children’s Shoreline Bargain Boutique is very excited about focusing their efforts on the 2014 Cancer Awareness Campaign for Dr. Jensen’s research and the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer.

We are proud that last year each of our six Bargain Boutiques raised $2,500 to become Research Champions. This year our goal is $5,000 per store. Our campaign started October 1st and will continue through December 1st.

Seattle Children’s Research Institute is one of the nation’s top five pediatric research centers. Researchers at Seattle Children’s Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research are reprogramming the body’s infection-fighting T-cells so that they have the ability to kill cancer cells with a laser-like focus. 

Dr. Jensen, pediatric cancer researcher
Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research

The approach of the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research is a transformative shift away from the debilitating side effects that surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can have on a child’s developing mind and body.

If our cause speaks to you, please help us make our goal by making a donation at the front counter or purchase one of the dolls we have up for adoption and we will hang a yellow ribbon with your name on our awareness wall.

Seattle Children’s Hospital Shoreline Bargain Boutique
15835 Westminster Way N (Aurora Square)
Shoreline, WA 98133, 206-448-7609
Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm 
Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, 12pm to 5pm



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Finding Treasures - and a cure for childhood cancer

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month

When her son Brandon had cancer, Kris Forth started a foundation in Brandon's name - the Brandon's Goal Foundation - to raise funds for childhood cancer research, pediatric hospice, and to support families with a child in treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital. 

After Brandon lost his seven year battle at the age of 11, his family knew they needed to do more.

They started Finding Treasures for a Cure - a non-profit thrift store in Lynnwood that supports Brandon's Goal Foundation.

Finding Treasures opened 16 months ago in a small space in Lynnwood. They have now expanded and just re-opened in a much larger space.

They are kicking off their re-opening with a HUGE parking lot sale this coming weekend.

Brandon and his dog Jett
Garage Sale prices for our amazing inventory in the store! 

September 27-28-29
Saturday - Sunday - 9am to 7pm, Monday - 9am to 6pm
19820 40th Ave W Lynnwood 98026 (map)

"Come help our foundation, Brandon's Goal, find a treasure and help support children with cancer."
 

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