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YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:28am
YWCA Lower Cape Fear receives $15, 000 grant award for the fluid recovery program

News Release from YWCA:

(Wilmington, NC, May, 2013) -  The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is pleased to announce that it has received a $15,000 grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for the Fluid Recovery program, which was developed in partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation. The Fluid Recovery program is modeled after the YWCA USA’s Encoreplus program that was created over 30 years ago.

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South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 12:57pm
South Topsail Elementary to host Relay for Life activities

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – South Topsail Elementary will have a day of activities Friday focused around Relay for Life.

The school will present a check to the American Cancer Society around 1:20 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.

According to school officials, students will take part in a “Relay Recess” throughout the day where they will participate in stations to learn about health and wellness.

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Poker run will raise money for Hampstead man diagnosed with cancer

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 3:48pm
Poker run will raise money for Hampstead man diagnosed with cancer

NEW HANOVER, BRUNSWICK and PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A poker run will take place soon to raise money for a local man with cancer.

Matt Thomas, a Hampstead father and husband, was diagnosed with leukemia in March, according to event organizers.

The poker run, scheduled for May 11, will start at Billy Goats on Market Street in Wilmington, and will stop at Slainte in Hampstead, Daddy’s Place, Flounder’s Saloon and Half Time in Leland.

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Bark For Life event happening Saturday

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 1:40pm
Bark For Life event happening Saturday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) –  A noncompetitive walk event for dogs and owners will take place Saturday in Pender County, according to a webpage on behalf of the American Cancer Society.

Bark For Life of Pender County will take place April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Surf City Soundside Park, benefitting the American Cancer Society.

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NC pet adoption charity in running for grant

Submitted by Ashlea Kosikowski, WECT News
Friday, April 12th, 2013, 1:11pm
NC pet adoption charity in running for grant

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) - A local charity is in the running to get some big bucks, and there's still time to vote.

Adopt-an-Angel is in the top 200 for a $25,000 State Farm Grant.

The group encourages pet adoptions in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties.

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Adult Services to get grant to support volunteer opportunities

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 1:29pm
Adult Services to get grant to support volunteer opportunities

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Senior volunteer activities in Pender County are getting support from the Corporation for National Community Service.

Pender Adult Services is getting a $65,000 grant as part of a competitive grant process for a program that engages people who are 55 years and over in volunteer opportunities.

The mayor of Burgaw said the grant will allow seniors to use their skills and wisdom to improve the lives of their fellow citizens and help the entire community.

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Sea Turtle Hospital volunteers needed

Submitted by Bailey Hicks on Tuesday, March 26th, 10:10 am
Sea Turtle Hospital volunteers needed

TOPSAIL ISLAND, NC (WECT) - The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to walk a mile of the beach, according to its website.

Due to the fact that nesting season will begin soon, the hospital is looking for volunteers to walk a mile of the beach early in the morning or in the evenings.

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