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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Seeds of Hope' event aims to raise awareness on women's health research
One non-profit organization is raising awareness of the work being done in Erie to advance women's health. The Hamot Health Foundation held its annual summit, Seeds of Hope, in partnership with Magee-Womens Research Institute and Penn State Behrend. Dr. Kristy Gnibus named new director of ECHRC Several researchers, oncologists and local women took the day to learn the latest in breakthrough research and treatments. Charles 'Boo' Hagerty, president of the Hamot Health Foundation, said they were also raising money to develop 'seed grants' which can lead to innovative changes in health care. From blight to bright — Erie Land Bank showcases newly rehabilitated home 'We're talking about a breast cancer vaccine, and that is being researched right now at the Magee-Womens Research Institute, and maybe a seed grant today can help more people understand that research. The other thing that we are talking about is just the fact that women's health research is only 13% of all health research dollars. We want to increase that,' said Hagerty. Seeds of Hope began in 2017 and continues to grow each year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘It's just amazing' — Penn State Behrend helps community with annual rummage sale
It was a day of finding hidden treasure at a local college. Penn State Behrend held their 14th annual trash to treasure event at the Junker Center on Saturday. Lake Erie Ale Trail hosts 7th annual Beer Coaster fundraising event College students and other community members were able to donate gently used items while clearing out their dorms. This popular rummage sale benefits the United Way of Erie County and its mission to break the cycle of poverty through the community school model. Erie Women's Care Center hosts annual Baby Bottle Campaign 'They walk out with armfuls of clothing, it's just amazing, but there's a need for it, whether it's for their family or someone else who needs it, some people come in here, they've got relatives that are ill and need some things, and there's always something. We all have junk that we need to get rid of, but it's somebody else's treasure,' said Brian Streeter, director of athletics at Penn State Behrend. Leftover items were donated to the Salvation Army. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local girl holds fundraiser for St. Jude in hopes of helping kids her age beat cancer
One local 11-year-old is on a mission to help others her age battle and defeat cancer. Keira Totleben held a fundraiser to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday. Lake Erie Ale Trail hosts 7th annual Beer Coaster fundraising event Totleben organized a Chinese action with over 40 baskets, as well as a bake sale. Several local businesses contributed to the Chinese auction, which helped her get closer to her goal. 'It's just amazing' — Penn State Behrend helps community with annual rummage sale 'You can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it,' said Totleben. 'My goal this time is $5,000.' If you would like to donate, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Penn State Behrend welcomes students for annual Math Options Career Day
Over 170 students from 26 different schools gathered at State Behrend to learn the importance of math and science. The college held their 30th annual Math Options Career Day. Seventh and eighth-grade students got to participate in hands-on workshops and a STEM activity fair. Morning lane closures planned for I-90 this week The workshops demonstrate real-life applications of book math, which organizers said is important to expose younger generations to. 'We have a certain number of English classes you have to take, a certain number of social studies classes, but they kind of have less math or science classes that are required so a lot of students will just take the minimum requirement and we know as a country that we need to boost what we are doing in the stem fields and so its important for these kids to start in high school to take those math and science courses because it's only going to benefit them late on,' said Melanie Ford, director of Youth Eduction Outreach at Penn State Behrend. Fuhrman-Brown Precision Tool zoning request tabled Other organizations involved are Wabtec, Parker-Lord, Erie Insurance and National Fuel Gas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
