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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Erie community rallies behind woman with cancer
Lisa Mills had been working as an Erie County corrections officer for over 25 years, when just weeks ago, she was met with the unthinkable. 'I had to spend my 57th birthday in the hospital in St. Vincent's from March 11th to the 18th, and they told me the day that I got discharged that I had pancreatic adenocarcinoma stage 4 aggressive terminal, so that just blew me out of the water,' said Lisa Mills, Erie County Prison Correctional Officer. Mills, also known as 'Big Momma,' said she's keeping a positive mind about the Sunday, the Erie community came to the Perry Hiway Hose Company on Oliver Road to raise money for her treatment and support the 'Big Momma' that's always looked out for them. Second Harvest Food Bank hosts 34th annual Break Box Awards 'Everybody calls me 'Big Momma' at work because I'm everybody's big momma. Everybody loves me, and everybody comes to me with all their problems, and I try to help solve them. So, we have a good time at work some days, but some days are crazy, but all in all, I wouldn't trade it for anything,' said Mills. The fundraiser gave supporters a variety of ways to donate to Mills, such as basket raffles, t-shirt sales, 50/50 raffles, food and drink sales, and a 'pie-in-the-face' competition, where Mills' coworkers faced off to raise the most money with the winner getting a pie to the face. 'She makes a difference because she loves her job. I have never seen her upset at work, she likes to help out the inmates, and it's a very tough job to be in,' said Douglas Patterson, event organizer and Mills' co-worker. Erie Cancer Wellness Center brings attention to Colon Cancer Awareness Month Patterson said the fundraiser couldn't have been possible without all of their sponsors, raffle donations and overall support from the Erie community. Coming up next Big Momma will be heading to Texas to try and qualify for clinical trials, and she says she is beyond grateful for the love and support. 'I know God has the last say, and hey, I think I'm going to be alright,' said Mills. If you would like to donate to Mills and her battle against cancer, you can contact Douglas Patterson at 814-806-4618 or dpatterson004@ You can also use Cashapp to pay Mills directly at '$blackjackdiva'. Patterson says you can also send donations in lieu of Mills to the Erie County Prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Erie Insurance announces new $100 million charitable foundation
(WJET/WFXP) – A long-standing insurance agency is celebrating its longevity by giving back to the Erie community. On Thursday, May 1, Erie Insurance (ERIE) announced the inception of the Erie Insurance Foundation, which aims to create new grants and contribute to charities within the area. Historic Customs house, AKA the Erie Art Museum, begins preservation project The foundation was created as part of Erie Insurance's several 100th anniversary events, including 100 days of service, 100 days of giving and the ringing of the NASDAQ Opening Bell. Erie Indemnity Company, the management company of Erie Insurance, donated $100 million as an initial investment in hopes that it will grow in the years to come. Second Harvest Food Bank hosts 34th annual Break Box Awards Christy Blashock, ERIE's chief diversity and community development officer, said that this new foundation will be a way to give back to the community after a century of business. 'At Erie Insurance, service has been central to our success for 100 years,' said Blashock. 'We understand and embrace our great responsibility to help grow and develop communities where our own ERIE Family lives and works. A century later, these ideals remain at the heart of who we are at ERIE. This substantial seed gift, and the foundation itself, will provide support for charitable organizations well into the future.' To learn more about Erie Insurance, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
