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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local organization hosts ‘Cupcake Wars' fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Month
Local bakers came together to raise money for a good cause this afternoon. Journey: Healing Together, a local organization, held its first annual Cupcake Wars competition in an effort to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. Erie community rallies behind woman with cancer Visitors could buy tickets to sample unique cupcakes from 11 different bakers, as well as vote on the best treat. Organizers stressed the importance of supporting those struggling with mental health in a fun and inclusive way. Glenwood YMCA hosts local seniors for speed dating 'By providing support groups and just activities to get to know people and come out in low-key environments, it gives people a sense of belonging and not feeling so isolated,' said Will Koehler, executive director of Journey: Healing Together. Funds raised will go towards funding therapy for those who cannot afford it themselves. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Glenwood YMCA hopes to foster meaningful connections at upcoming senior speed dating event
Fostering connections is the goal for an upcoming event at the Glenwood YMCA. Senior citizens of the recreational center and in Erie are welcome to a senior speed dating event. As donations dwindle, CBB asks community to donate blood this spring 'It's all about connections, and as we age, seniors is a demographic that population has a tendency to be isolated,' said Nancy Jo Foor, healthy living director for the Glenwood Park YMCA. Foor said events like this also play a role in the mental cognition of seniors, which can lead to other health issues. One of those issues can be alzheimer's disease. 'This truly is a global health crisis, and nationally, we're looking at over seven million Americans. But just here in Pennsylvania, it's over 282,000 people that we know are living with alzheimer's,' said Linsey Smith, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association for Greater Pennsylvania. Senior speed dating will allow members of the Glenwood YMCA to have more human interaction, which Smith said is important for those living with the diagnosis. 'Definitely diet, health, being active, physically active, being engaged with your community,' said Smith. 'The senior population studies show that they really become isolated, they lose a spouse or their family lives out of town, and maybe some of their friends have passed away, so they really find themselves staying home and secluded,' said Foor. But Smith said there's hope for those living with alzheimer's. Splash Lagoon to host special Mother's Day weekend event 'If alzheimer's is diagnosed early enough at early enough stages, we actually have treatment that can be offered that can slow and sometimes halt the progression of the disease, and so that's so incredibly exciting,' said Smith. Senior speed dating also invites Erie residents who are not members of the Glenwood Y. The event is free to members, and $5 for those who are not. The event takes place on Friday, May 2, at 9 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
