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JMBCC Receives $12,100 Donation from the Johnstown Walk of Hope

The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) accepted a check for $12,110 from the Johnstown Walk of Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to support local cancer patients and caregivers in our area. This year, they presented a total of $55,350 to three area cancer nonprofits in support of their mission to assist …

JMBCC Receives Donation from Spangler Subaru

On June 13, Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Spangler Subaru presented a check for $6,454 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW). The JMBCC was chosen as a beneficiary in the 2018 Subaru Share the Love event, marking their third year of partnership.

From November 15, …

Windber NHS Students and Mimo’s Pizza Co. Donate $1,800 to Pediatric Therapy Program

Students from Windber Area High School’s National Honor Society, their adviser, and Pino Gallina of Mimo’s Pizza Co. presented a $1,800 check on June 3 to the pediatric therapy program at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.

Mimo’s and the students worked together to plan the May 25 fundraiser. Mimo’s donated a percentage of the day’s …

Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out Donates $150K to the JMBCC & Reaches $1 Million!

On April 29, members of the Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out (TOGNO) Foundation delivered a donation of $150,000, the largest in the event’s history, to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in support of patient care services. Each year, the Foundation holds an annual fundraising event that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends, …

Pediatric Therapy Program Receives Donation

The Marine Corps League Devil Dogs Pound #229 recently donated $500 to the Windber Health Care Foundation supporting the pediatric therapy program. With the funds, the program was able to purchase a leg activity board for core development; a colorful, stable balance beam; and easy-to-clean chairs for the waiting room.

“We are grateful for organizations like …

Arbutus Park Retirement Community Donates $1000 to JMBCC

Representatives of Arbutus Park Retirement Community presented a $1,000 donation to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. The retirement community raised money in October by selling pink gobs and Thanksgiving pumpkin rolls in November. This is the fifth year the community has held fundraisers to support the center, and this year’s donation brings their total …

Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. Delivers $38,500 Donation to JMBCC

Members of the Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc. (GNOAI) committee delivered a donation of $38,500 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in support of patient care services. Each year, the committee hosts an annual fundraising dinner that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends, and supporters. The tenth annual event was held in …

Ferndale Students Present $1,000 Check to JMBCC

Ferndale varsity and junior high cheerleaders presented a check for $1,000 to the JMBCC. Together with the football boosters, they held a Pink Out game, basket raffle, t-shirt & bake sale, and 50/50.

Students from Hiram G. Andrews raise funds for JMBCC

The students at the Hiram G. Andrews Center and Commonwealth Technical Institute organized a pink awareness sale, raising $352 for the JMBCC.

Shade High School donates $1,614 to the JMBCC

Shade High School hosted a Pink for a Purpose Volleyball game that raised $1,614 for the JMBCC. Every year this project is coordinated by a junior student. This year’s student is Katie Cook.