BLUE RIBBON EVENT RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDING The HMHP Foundation held its third annual Blue Ribbon Run for Prostate Cancer Awareness. The 10K/5K run and 2 mile walk/run took place on Sept. 9 at Wick Park in Youngstown. This event continues to grow every year with the help of our sponsors and participants. This year 550 people attended and more than $22,000 was raised. Mahoning and Trumbull counties have a higher incident rate of prostate cancer than both the national and state average.
Proceeds from the event will assist physicians at Humility of Mary Health Partners’ facilities provide screenings, education and advanced medical treatment for the men of the Mahoning Valley. The success of the Blue Ribbon Run is due to the committee’s hard work. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to those who participate and support this event every year.
GARDEN UPDATE
The Serenity Garden outside the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center at St. Elizabeth is well on its way to being the inspirational, peaceful and healing garden both the foundation and the community have envisioned. Located just outside the center’s lobby doors, the Garden will feature lush foliage, granite walls, benches, water features and much more. It will evoke the healing spirit within all of us. The garden will be constructed in three separate phases. Phase 1 will include the majority of the layout, with Phase 2 and 3 soon to follow. The foundation will hold a reception in the spring to mark the opening of the Serenity Garden. Details of the opening will be coming soon. If you would still like to contribute to the Joanie Abdu Serenity Garden at St. Elizabeth, please contact the HMHP Foundation offices at 330.729.1187.
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