On October 28, 2018, Team Castillo raised money for Minette’s Angels at their 5th Annual Walk at Verona Park. They walked for so many loved ones and wonderful friends who have battled this disease, and, sadly, for several who have battled and lost. Every single penny raised will go towards local women in need.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, over 100 enthusiastic Cheerleaders participated in “CHEER FOR A CURE” benefiting the Minette’s Angels Foundation. From first through twelfth grade, ladies from Verona Eagles, Verona High School JV and Varsity Cheer, as well as Verona Competitive Cheer, put on a show of athleticism, artistry and teamwork. The evening was capped off by a joint donation from Dekko Salon and Academy Apparel. A special thank you to Jodi Brown, Danielle Dennis, Jennifer Rose, Jen Vecchio, and Jessica Rowbothham for organizing this wonderful event.
Over $2,200 was raised which will allow Minette’s Angels to continue helping those in treatment, support research and promote breast health awareness. Our Foundation will also continue to offer scholarships to nursing students at Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing, scholarships to local High School Seniors entering the medical field, placing a priority on nursing majors, and a scholarship to a High School Senior who has a parent diagnosed with breast cancer.
On October 16, 2018, the West Milford Field Hockey Teams raised $3,500 for Minette’s Angels during “Play for the Cure”.
The team, lead by head coach Krista Provost, worked to help promote breast cancer awareness throughout the month of October by reaching out to local survivors interested in attending a Field Hockey practice and participate in their drills. The administrators (Superintendent, Director of Education, High School and Middle School Principals and Vice Principals, Athletic Director, and former Coaches) and athletes came together to participate in a team competition day. The program was divided into 4 teams, and they competed in various Olympic-style events.
Minette’s Angels Foundation would like to thank the Verona High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball teams for their fundraising event during Breast Cancer Awareness month on October 8th. The evening opened with a surprise visit from the Verona PBA Local 72 and a donation check for $250 to the Foundation. A special thank you to the VHS Spike Club, Len Waterman, Coach Ryan Brown and Athletic Director Robert Merkler.
It is because of everyone that participated that our Foundation can continue our Mission. The money raised will allow us to continue providing assistance to those in treatment, support research and promote breast health awareness. Our Foundation will continue to offer scholarships to Seton Hall University Nursing Students, scholarships to Verona High School Seniors entering the medical field and a scholarship to a High School Senior who has a parent diagnosed with breast cancer.
MINETTE’S ANGELS worked to promote breast cancer awareness throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink ribbons were tied in downtown Verona and surrounding communities in honor of/or in memory of all breast cancer patients.
Butterflies and hope abound at Profiles Hair Studio in Liberty Corner, NJ. Mary Pawlowski, owner of, and stylist at, Profiles has embraced raising awareness for breast cancer and has been a crusader, honoring the memory of her dear friend, Ruth Siksnius, for over 15 years. Minette’s Angels is grateful for Mary and her amazing team for raising over $5,000 in support of our Mission.
The Board of Directors of Newman Cares, Inc. held their annual Blockfest 2018 for Minette’s Angels on Saturday, September 15, 2018.
According to the Blockfest team, this event was one for the record books! The event drew their highest attendance to date, received the most dontains from those who could not make it, and raised the most money of any Blockfest yet for the charity — THANK YOU for caring and sharing!
The mission of Newman Cares, Inc. is simple: They gather neighbors, friends and family for a block party filled with music, food and fun for everyone of all ages. They charge a nominal entrance fee with proceeds going to charities selected by their Board of Directors. They base their selections on any misfortune suffered by their same neighbors, friends and family.
For more information, please visit NewmanCares.org.
Phil Johnson of illy for the Cure, a cause dedicated to honor the memory of his dad, Ed (EJ) Johnson, recently hosted his 6th Annual Benefit Show and generously donated all proceeds to Minette’s Angels. This young man epitomizes our ‘Acts of Kindness”.
Congratulations to Grace Szura for being awarded the 2018 Minette’s Angels Foundation Scholarship! Grace is a student at Seton Hall University School of Nursing and has battled Type 1 Diabetes since she was six years old.
“My journey has taught me that the biggest challenges in your life can, in turn, produce great outcomes. Through my illness and the care that I received, I found my calling in life.”
Congratulations Grace!
Minette’s Angels would like to thank Remede Skin Care Center of Summit, New Jersey who so graciously recognized and supported our survivors by inviting them to enjoy a “feel good” service during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of our survivors enjoyed the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Remede, as well as a complimentary facial, massage or manicure provided by the amazing, professional team at Remede.
