Cancer Wellness Center kicks off held 27th annual walk
FORTY-FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather certainly cooperated Saturday morning for fundraising walks and runs across northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA held its 27th annual walk. Hundreds of people took part in the two-mile walk around Forty Fort.
Some walked as individuals while others walked in groups but everyone walked with a shared purpose to take part in the non-profit’s largest annual fundraiser to provide free services to cancer clients and their caregivers.
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“This place really helps out a lot of people mentally, physically, and it’s very helpful in those situations that people need,” said Tina Wittman from Forty-Fort.
“It brings the community out. You can see the crowd we have here. Again, another great year. Close to 400 walkers. This raises a tremendous amount of money for us. It’s great to see the community come out and support us,” stated Tom Ruskey the director at the Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA.
PA live host Chris Bohinski served as emcee of the event which also featured raffle baskets, a deejay, and cheerleaders.
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