Portland, OR. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) presented KGW’s Drew Carney with an Excellence in Media award for his efforts to raise awareness about ground-breaking blood cancer treatments and support services offered to patients by LLS. This year approximately 30 recipients nationwide were recognized in the Television and Media Personality categories.
Drew was nominated by the Oregon, SW Washington, Idaho & Montana (OSWIM) chapter for his outstanding partnership this year. OSWIM chapter Executive Director Stephanie Carlson said, “Drew’s generosity and guidance helped spread awareness about our services so that local blood cancer patients can understand that we can help them.” On September 12th, at a special event at the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel in downtown Portland, Drew was honored in front of eighty business, community and student leaders as well as patients, families and volunteers.
Top fundraisers Kyra Bussanich and Paige Spratt
In addition, three top fundraisers were recognized for their outstanding achievements in 2017, raising a collective total of $285,000 in just 10 weeks:
Dr. Yale Popowich, Founder of Portland Plastic Surgery Group and 2017 Man of the Year
Paige Spratt, attorney with Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt and 2017 Woman of the Year
Kyra Bussanich, CEO of Kyra’s Bake Shop in Lake OswegoAbout Man, Woman & Student of the YearThe Man, Woman & Student of the Year is a unique fundraising and leadership opportunity for local business, community and high school-aged student leaders who wish to make an impact on the cancer landscape.Candidates form teams and fundraise for 7-10 weeks. Every dollar raised counts as a vote, and the teams with most votes win. Student candidates also compete for college scholarships.
Local chapter’s winners are ranked nationally and in 2017 over $50 million was raised across the US. In Oregon & SW Washington, Man & Woman of the Year is leading its 14th year and Students is leading its 5th!
In 2018, Oregon & SW Washington’s Students of the Year will run from January 11 – March 4, 2018, and Man & Woman of the Year will run from March 4 – May 12, 2018.
Nominations are now open for 2018 – please visit www.lls.org/oswim for more information.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
Mount Angel, OR. No wonder they’re all smiles at Oktoberfest, the community festival has distributed nearly three million dollars to nonprofits since its inception in 1966 and that distribution doesn’t include the money earned each year by 50 local non-profit food booths. For most of these organizations, Oktoberfest is their most important fundraiser of the year. Oktoberfest runs from September 14th through 17th in the quaint town about an hour south of Portland. Most events at Mount Angel Oktoberfest are free, only three of the venues have a cover charge.
The Webertanz and the Engelberg Dance Troupe perform at 12:15 each morning. Mt. Angel School Children are a big part of this group, including the First Graders.
This year, a special collaboration with Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) means festival goers can enjoy a unique Pacific NW take on a Bavarian Session Ale with the limited edition release, Mt. Angel Volksbier on tap at the 52nd Annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest.
“Mount Angel Oktoberfest is pleased to partner with Hopworks Urban Brewery,” said Monica Boschler, Mount Angel Director of Marketing and PR. “Giving back to our communities and supporting family are highly valued shared goals”
There are 3 New Bands on the schedule for 2017: Oberkreiner Juhej – from Slovenia, great biergarten style Dopplebockers – local Oregon band; traditional polka for the Biergarten Chardon Polka Band – from Ohio; Polka meets Punk!
From Oktoberfest:
Did you ever wonder why Oktoberfest is celebrated in September? Even in Munich the bulk of the festival occurs in September. Oktoberfest has come to mean a celebration of German Culture in the fall season. Most fall festivals come at the end of the harvest when the crops are in and everything sits in the lager house. It is time to celebrate the year’s hard work and praise the Creator’s bounty with a grand harvest festival. Few harvest festivals in Germany are called OKTOBERFEST. In Mount Angel, Oktoberfest always starts the second Thursday after Labor Day – about when the hop harvest is in. Another reason for celebrating Oktoberfest in September is that the weather tends to be more cooperative. We can attest to that in Mount Angel.
The venue pricing varies a bit by day and time:
All Festival Pass: four day ALL FESTIVAL PASS/Wristband for $30.00 unlimited entry to all venues for all 4 days at any time. Most economical choice for those with an extended stay, and once on your wrist your wristband allows quick entry any day, any time!
Day Passes: Day passes are available for each day of the festival and are used for unlimited entry and reentry to the 3 venues on that day only. A pass purchased before 5:00 pm is good through the remainder of the day – no additional evening charge. A different colored wristband will be used for each day of the festival.
Day Pass pricing:
Thursday: Before 5:00pm -$5 After 5:00pm – $8
Friday:* Before 5:00pm -$7 After 5:00pm – $12
Saturday: Before 5:00pm -$10 After 5:00pm – $15
Sunday: Before 5:00pm -$10 After 5:00pm – $10
*Friday is our Saluting Our Armed Forces Day – a $2 discount is offered to those who are serving or have served in our Military. Sponsored by Les Schwab Tires and Mount Angel Oktoberfest. Not valid with other discounts.
Portland, OR. Nearly 200 people gathered to celebrate the 4th annual “Together for Good” fundraiser for Nursingale. It’s Oregon’s only nonprofit providing in-home, skilled nursing care for families with medically fragile children, making it possible for families to stay together. Emcee, KGW news anchor Joe Donlon, enjoyed a moment with Juan, one of Nursingale’s clients. The August 19th benefit included music by Rock violinist Aaron Meyer, a pinot tower, live auction, and dessert dash. Total proceeds were just over $100,000. (Photo credit, Andrea Lomas)
Supporters raised their paddles for Nursingale.
Emcee Joe Donlon, KGW news anchor, Patti Sadowski, Nursingale’s Executive Director, and auctioneer Christine DeCastro pose for a photo.
Eric Thomas, whose family founded Nursingale, just recently celebrated his 32nd birthday on full life support. He’s shown with his nurse Codie Philo.
From Nursingale:
Mission To enhance the lives of the medically fragile at home and in the community
Vision To provide the best nursing care to the most vulnerable
Values As a non-profit, Nursingale embraces a set of core values:
Integrity and respect guide all of our actions.
Teamwork and a positive work experience support high-value client care and staff satisfaction.
Partnerships with other community partners helps to maximize our services.
Commitment to keeping families together is a driving force in all that we do.
Portland, OR. People from all walks of life took part in AIDS Walk Portland including families, seniors, and members of the LGBTQ community. AIDS Walk Portland is one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most visible AIDS fundraising event. The 2.5-mile walk through the heart of downtown Portland draws nearly 7,000 participants each year. Organizers are still tallying their donations from the September 9th event, but have already seen over $390,000 in donations.
The money raised will help fund Cascade AIDS Project’s mission of preventing HIV infections, supporting and empowering people living with or affected by HIV, and eliminating HIV-related stigma and health disparities.
Today, an estimated 1.2 million Americans live with HIV. One in five of them don’t even know they carry the virus. Locally, nearly 7,000 Oregonians are HIV-positive, and infection rates are the highest among African Americans, the Latino community, the trans community, and men who have sex with men. Each HIV-positive person has, in turn, a network of friends and family who by association are invested in CAP’s mission.
Portland, OR. Photos are streaming in with images of the damage from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey. In Florida, more than seven million people have been evacuated from the state, with tens of thousands huddling in shelters. At least 170,000 homes are without power as the 350 miles wide storm unleashes deadly winds and rain.
Gretchen Summer, 79, and her son, Dave Payson, 52, take shelter from Hurricane Irma inside the Germain Arena in Estero, Florida.
Authorities are asking for the resources they need to help victims recover. Food, clothing and supplies might be the first thing people think to donate; however, cash donations are often more helpful. When items are donated, volunteers have to divert their attention to separating, distributing and storing. “Monetary donations are the most flexible and can be used immediately in response to a crisis,” Divisional Communications Director of the Salvation Army Dulcinea Kimrey said.
It allows the organization to purchase exactly what is needed, when it is needed, Kimrey said.
“Cash gives relief organizations the means to procure supplies near the affected area, which cuts down on transportation time and cost,” Kimrey said.
Make sure to send money to a reputable charity. Check if the charity is trustworthy by visiting Charity Navigator, which uses a team of professional analysts to examine tens of thousands of charities.
Charity Navigator says consider donating to these organizations to help Hurricane Harvey victims:
“One America Appeal is a joint appeal by all five living former American Presidents to encourage their fellow citizens to support recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey — which inundated the Texas Gulf Coast with unprecedented flooding. This special appeal will be expanded to include Hurricane Irma now approaching the mainland United States,” the One America Appeal website reads.
“Hurricane Harvey brought terrible devastation – but it also brought out the best in humanity. As former Presidents, we wanted to come together and join our fellow citizens in supporting Houston and the communities along the Gulf Coast as they rebuild.”
Charity Navigator says consider donating to these organizations to help Hurricane Irma victims:
During emergencies and disaster situations, the blood supply might run low due to the increased quantity needed. Donating blood helps to save lives in the emergency room.
Phlebotomist checking line while a patient donates blood in hospital. (asiseeit/Getty Images)
The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood or platelets to help ensure life-saving blood products are available for trauma patients and others with serious medical needs.
“It’s the blood products on the shelves that helps save lives in an emergency,” said Trish Sablitz, Red Cross director of Donor Recruitment for the Connecticut & Massachusetts Blood Services Region. “When seconds matter, having a readily-available blood supply is critical to trauma patient care.”
Recovery lasts longer than a few days, and disaster areas can take years to recover fully. If donations run out within the first few days, volunteers no longer have the resources and funds to help.
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