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Vol 10, NO. 51
Dozens ‘Brave the Shave’ at Loma Linda University
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner A3
Education Special A9-10
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Four-year-old leukemia survivor luke crecelius smiles with glee as Garay Jones (right) helps him shave the head of his father, Kyle crecelius of the loma linda Fire Department. the event raised awareness of childhood cancer and funds to support St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s.
“Priceless.” bat childhood cancer. At least that’s what dozens of “It’s only hair,” said Jon Payne, a hat’s the cost of shav- “brave the shave” supporters at medical student at LLU and lead ing your head for a Loma Linda University thought July 29 when their locks were cause? Brave, cont. on next pg. buzzed off to raise funds to com-
By Yazmin Alvarez
City Officials Take ALS Bucket Challenge A11
Children receive backpacks, school supplies at Back2School Jam
Car Wash Helps Raise Funds for Shooting Victim A19
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nearly 1,200 backpacks were gifted to children during the annual Back2School Jam in redlands aug. 1. school list this year, a new bike. Jam and Community Resource The Redlands student was Fair August 1 at Sylvan Park. leven-year-old Patrick among the lucky few who The event, hosted by the Aldrich can cross one big received a new bike raffled off School Jam, cont. on next pg. item off of his back-to- during the annual Back2School
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August 06, 2015
HSSBV Shop for a Cause
he Macy’s will partner with the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley to invite customers to participate in Macy’s 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 29, 2015. Customers can purchase shopping passes from HSSBV (374 W Orange Show Road, San Bernardino) now. Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charities across the country. “Macy’s is proud to invite our customers to join us in giving back to causes that make a difference both locally and nationally,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “For the last nine years, Macy’s Shop For A Cause program has raised many millions of dollars for thousands of charities across the country. We look forward to offering our customers and associates an easy way to make a positive impact in our communities while enjoying great savings at Macy’s.” Macy’s has provided the HSSBV with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. The HSSBV will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells. The more the HSSBV sells, the more money it will raise. By purchasing a shopping pass from the HSSBV, customers support animals in their community while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Pass holders will receive a special discount of 30% on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, but some exclusions apply. Pass holders can also enter a drawing for a $500 Macys gift card For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause. To purchase a shopping pass from The HSSBV call 909-3861400 ext 218.
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