News at A Glimmer of Hope
| 10/2/2008 | "HOMES FOR THE CURE" HAS JOINED FORCES WITH LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS TO HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER (Pittsburgh, PA) A Glimmer of Hope foundation is pleased to announce their “Homes for the Cure” project, which provides support and funding for the largest under-40 breast cancer study in the country. “The first house in the project is the Pittsburgh-area home of former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Alan Faneca,” said Diana Napper, the foundations president. “The Glimmer of Hope Foundation is a cause that is close to our hearts,” Julie Faneca said. “We want to continue supporting the research for a cure until it is found.
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| 10/2/2008 | SUPER BOWL CHAMPION HEATH MILLER TO HOST BID FOR HOPE VII (Pittsburgh, PA.) – A Glimmer of Hope Foundation will present the seventh annual Bid for Hope on Monday, October 27, 2008 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm with Super Bowl Champion and Pittsburgh Steeler tight end, Heath Miller and his wife Katie hosting the star-studded event.
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| 5/08/2008 | BREAST CANCER TENDS TO GROW FASTER IN YOUNGER WOMEN THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- While the rate at which breast cancer tumors grow varies among patients, that growth tends to be faster among younger women, Norwegian researchers report. These findings may help in planning and evaluating screening programs, clinical trials and other studies, the researchers say.
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| 4/24/2008 | THANK YOU TO KEN BROWN OF GLYPH INC., JAMES CARTER OF WRECKING CREW MEDIA, AND MAT SIMMONS OF GARRETT CMG A Glimmer of Hope wants to send a special thank you to Ken Brown of Glyph Inc., James Carter of Wrecking Crew Media, and Mat Simmons of Garrett CMG and all who participated in the creation of our new marketing and advertising campaign that launched in the middle of April. Without their help we could not have done it in such a short time frame and we know it will continue to help us raise awareness and help to continue the fight for a cure.
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3/26/08 |
A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A RE-BRANDING CAMPAIGN Pittsburgh, PA – A Glimmer of Hope Foundation announced today the launching of a re-branding campaign aimed at positioning the foundation on a national scale. The campaign includes a new logo that focuses on the tag line, “Symbol of the Cure®”, an all new website, which launches today, marketing materials, and an all-new advertising campaign.
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1/12/07 |
DONATION OF $110,000 TO MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUE WILL SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH PITTSBURGH , January 12, 2008 - Officials from the Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) will accept a check for $110,000 from A Glimmer of Hope Foundation in support of breast cancer research. Glimmer of Hope Foundation president, Diana Napper, Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Alan Faneca and his wife, Julie, will present the donation to MWRI officials at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 14, in the auditorium at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, 300 Halket St., Oakland.
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9/1/07 |
PITTSBURGH -- The sixth annual "Bid for Hope" charity auction, hosted by Pittsburgh Steeler Alan Faneca and his wife Julie, will be held on Monday, October 29 from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Jerome Bettis Grille 36 on the North Shore. Faneca and many of his invited teammates will start the evening off with an autograph session from 7-8 p.m. Throughout the rest of the evening a silent and live auction of sports memorabilia will take place. Bob Pompeani will serve as special guest auctioneer. All proceeds will benefit A Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research.
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1/12/07 |
A GLIMMER OF HOPE FOUNDATION DONATES $100,000 TO MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH -- A Glimmer of Hope, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research recently made a donation of $100,000 to support breast cancer research at Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation. According to Deborah Linhart, president and CEO of MWRI's parent organization, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, Magee-Womens Research Institute has been at the forefront of research concerning health care for women since its inception, and this significant donation will help us search for new options for breast cancer patients. We are grateful that The Glimmer of Hope Foundation has shown such confidence in us.
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