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3 days ago
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Erie Cancer Wellness Center presented with nearly $26,000 donation
Erie Cancer Wellness Center in Millcreek Township received a generous donation from a North East business Friday. Barnhart Gives, the charitable arm of Barnhart Group, presented a check for just under $26,000 to the nonprofit this morning. Industrial chemical found in Erie Co. street drugs, says DA's office The money was raised at an annual charity sporting clay shoot held in April, thanks to the participation of 250 shooters. Barnhart employees chose the Erie Wellness Center as the fundraiser's recipient in alignment with their mission to give back to communities where they live and work. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event 'My legs are shaking. My heart is racing. This is probably the most incredible gift that we've received so far. Especially from an organization like Barnhart who does so much for the community. It's an honor,' said Jackie Wassel, executive director of the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. The funds are earmarked for children's programming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Shades Beach big chair makes comeback this summer
Shades Beach in Harborcreek Township is starting the summer season in a big way. As you come down the hill, visitors will see a colorful big chair in the middle of the beach. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Harborcreek officials have brought back the chair this year with artwork done by local artist Trista Maloney. Township supervisor Steve Oller said their team was inspired by other tourist destinations that have this attraction. Erie Cancer Wellness Center presented with nearly $26,000 donation 'We're hoping that a lot of people will come down and enjoy our beach. We have a beautiful beach here, the sand is great, beautiful sunsets. I just hope everybody comes out and enjoys all our parks, not just this one. You have nine to choose from,' said Oller. Oller said their big chair is a star on social media, and he hopes many will visit and take photos. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Erie Cancer Wellness Center is this week's winner of Loving Giving Local
Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/ teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. The Erie Cancer Wellness Center is this week's winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local. Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch the Erie Cancer Wellness Center accept their check. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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Ladies and Laughter show going on this week benefitting Erie Cancer Wellness Center
Just a few of Erie's funniest women will be cracking jokes for a good cause. Comedy show Ladies and Laughter' will take place at Kellar's Comedy Club on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Seven local women will do standup comedy, bringing their best jokes to raise money for the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Penn State Behrend welcomes students for annual Math Options Career Day The center serves as a community space with over 30 programs to assist anyone who has been impacted by cancer 'We're really blessed to have a fanstatic team of volunteers and staff who really help to make our mission possible i dont know anyone who has not been impacted by cancer in some way shape or form and really it takes a whole community to make us who we are,' said Katelyn Kruszewski, marketing & development coordinator for the Erie Cancer Wellness Center. Morning lane closures planned for I-90 this week 'This is one of the things that I like doing is helping different charities raise money to help their operational costs and this time the Erie Cancer Wellness Center was chosen to do that because of the great work that they do,' said John Groh, the organizer for Ladies & Laughter. Thursday's show is all sold out, but there are still tickets available for Wednesday night. Those can be purchased Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-05-2025
- Health
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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.
