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Jersey City boy's 'Hurricane Sandy Relief' bracelets have already raised $1,000

Inspired by his family’s good fortune to have escaped Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, a Jersey City boy has turned his attention to helping others who weren’t as fortunate. “I saw all the people on TV. . . a…

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Michael Randall releases Mediband that can have allergies written on it

A MOSMAN resident had a good reaction to allergies. Michael Randall had noticed that children with life-threatening conditions or allergies were reluctant to wear the traditional metal medical bracele…

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Think pink: mother inspires athlete to raise awareness

Pink cleats, pink gloves and pink bracelets. Everything is pink to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Guilford, even on the football field. Chris Campolieta, a defensive back on the Quaker foo…

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Southington Students Raise Money For Veterans Group

The Fisher House Foundation, which helps wounded veterans, has received a $4,000 donation made possible by a fundraiser in local schools. School Superintendent Joseph Erardi announced the donation on…

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Kyle Rees friends start fund-raising scheme

Friends of a teenager who died after being hit by a cricket ball at a school have begun a fund-raising scheme. Five students at Avonbourne College, Bournemouth (formerly Portchester School), are selli…

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Lance has fallen from his throne, but it’s hard to give up my bracelet

When my father was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, one of the first things I did was put a yellow rubber Livestrong bracelet on my right wrist. I was, at the time, a newly-minted road cycling enthusias…

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North Artists Perform For Adina's Angels

The Clarkstown North National Honor Society participated in Cablevision’s Power To Learn: Charity Champions event this year, an inter-school competition of charitable efforts where the winning school…

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Gophers to help raise epilepsy awareness Saturday

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Gophers football team will recognize national epilepsy month by adding some purple to their maroon and gold. The university announced Thursday that Minnesota players will wear p…

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MP wears anti-knives wristband with pride at Westminster

CLACTON MP Douglas Carswell is supporting the Gazette’s campaign against knife crime by showing off his wristband at Westminster. As part of its Lives not Knives campaign, the Gazette has distributed…