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Past Events
On Sunday, November 8th,
John Searing, Foundation Co-Founder and his father, Jack, walked
the OBX half marathon. They walked 13.1 miles in memory of
Jenny Searing, who passed away at the age of 26 from ovarian cancer,
and to raise funds for the Barnett-Searing National Cancer
Foundation. Please consider making a donation to commemorate their half marathon walk.
The Barnett-Searing National Cancer
Foundation was created in memory of Jenny and Mary Barnett, to
provide support for cancer patients and their families. The
Foundation has raised over $150,000 in the 6 years that it has been
existence. Funding has been provided to various hospitals and other
non-profits. The Foundation has provided for the following:
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Renovation of a hospital cancer center waiting room
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Creation of a Cancer Navigator position which specifically assists
patients and their families in accessing the available resources
throughout their treatment
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Funding to expand the Red Devil's programs to the Eastern Shore of
Maryland
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Assistance for cancer patients with bill paying and transportation
during treatments
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Researching preventive methods and a cure for cancer
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Funding oncology patient support
programs
If you are able to make a
donation, please make checks payable to Barnett-Searing National
Cancer Foundation, PO Box 3563, Norfolk, VA 23514-3563.
Note: OBX Walk
Angie Simpson, from the Baltimore Women's
Classic 5K, presents a $5,000 check,
a portion of the proceeds from the 2008 Race, to Tom Barnett.
The Baltimore Women/s Classic is
dedicated to promoting fitness and healthy living among all women
while increasing awareness of women's health issues. Our guiding
principle is the belief that athletic accomplishments are measured
by healthy attitudes and by each woman reaching her own personal
goals; not only by the quickest runners and winning race times. The
race promotes a healthy spirit in our community where runners,
volunteers and race organizers help women of all ages and abilities
take strong steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
On January 20, 2007 a benefit was held for the Barnett
Searing National Cancer Foundation. Three local Salisbury
bands, Continuum, The Permilla Project and Gravity House performed
at the Island Way bar in Salisbury Maryland. Tickets were $5
prior to the event and $7 at the door. The benefit raised $2400 for
the foundation. The benefit was organized by Sarah Barnett, Dana
Woods, Elisa Frank and with the help and donations of time of many
friends.
It was a huge success and played to a packed house. The benefit's
website is ...
http://myspace.com/anticancerfest2006.
If you click on the sunset you will be able to see some pictures
from the event.
2008 New Balance Jenny Smith
Baltimore Women’s Classic 5k
For
information on Jenny Smith, click
here.
Torrential rains couldn’t stop the dedication of those that came out
to support the 2006 New Balance Jenny Smith Baltimore Women’s
Classic 5k. With nearly 900 runners, this year’s race was the best
yet!
While
the proceeds are still being calculated, with a 47% increase in
participation over last year, the results are expected to be
phenomenal. The members of the Foundation are so touched by the
fabulous support and determination that is shared by the many women
in and around Baltimore who come together for this event each year.
The
Foundation Board is currently in discussion on how to use this
year’s proceeds, which will be used to help enrich the lives of
those battling gynecologic cancer and their families.
New
Year, New Venue, New Sponsor
Located just a few blocks from the old location, the Baltimore
Museum of Industry provided a beautiful waterfront venue, not to
mention a nice roof once the rain started!
New
Balance was the Title Sponsor this year. The first 750 women to
register for the race received a New Balance tech running shirt,
compliments of New Balance. And that’s not all – as part of their
centennial celebration, New Balance spotlights 50 races around the
world, 25 of them being in the US. This year’s race was chosen as
one of the 25 races in the USA for this honor.
For more information on this year’s race and to see some photos
from the race, visit
www.baltimorewomensclassic.com.
For
information on Jenny Smith, click here.
Caribbean Night
Filled with Calypso Rhythms 2008
Fun and fundraising
go hand in hand at the 6th Annual Caribbean Casino Night
hosted by the Annapolis Parrot Head Club. The event raised $7,000 for the Foundation, thanks to the generosity of our many
friends and supporters.
“We’re thrilled that this event has been so successful,” says John
E. Searing, co-chair for the Foundation.
“I think many of us
that are affiliated with the Foundation would attend the event just
because we always have such a good time. The fact that it benefits
BSNCF just adds to our enjoyment”.
Some 250 guests danced to the rhythms of the Nautical Wheelers and
Friends. The casino was buzzing as guests
tried to use their Caribbean Cash to bid on silent auction items
throughout the course of the night. A great time was had by all!
The Foundation is planning a donation to the Red Devils to help
further their expansion to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Red
Devils is a Maryland-based charitable organization inspired by the
courage, grace and humor of two young women, Jessica Cowling and
Ginny Schardt, who refused to be defined by their disease. The Red
Devils fund services to improve the quality of life for breast
cancer patients and their families. For more information on the Red
Devils, please visit their website at
www.the-red-devils.org.
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