RACINE — Pink Paddling Power (PPP), a dragon boat team and breast cancer support group, is raising funds for their organization through their annual Sue Meredith’s Purses with a Purpose event on April 2 at Preservation Hall, 740 Lake Ave., in Downtown Racine. For an admission fee of $10 in advance, or $15 at the […]
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Union Grove Relay for Life event to honor local cancer survivor on June 3
Kim Terpstra, a Union Grove resident and breast cancer survivor, is aware of the impact cancer can have on a family. It’s why she’s passionate about the work that Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society provides. About 20 years ago, Terpstra was the chairperson overseeing the Union Grove Relay for Life event. Now, […]
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Egg My House Fundraiser Aims to Raise Funds for Relay For Life
Egg My House! The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Racine is egging houses as a way to raise funds. This unique fundraising opportunity allows Relay For Life Racine volunteers the chance to deliver candy-filled eggs to porches across Racine County, just in time for Easter! 100% of the proceeds from this fundraising event […]
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Relay for Life of Racine
Cancer doesn’t stop even when a pandemic occurs and these patients are some of the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Relay for Life of Racine will host a gathering from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 via Facebook. Celebrating, remembering, and honoring those with cancer will look different this year. Click here to tune in. “We’ll be […]
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A new play and weekend parties
This weekend in Racine County, you can see a new play, rock out for hours, party with a president and enjoy some real maple syrup. Come along with Real Racine. A British romp. A new comedy, “Jeeves Intervenes” opens Friday at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. This play is about a couple of […]
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Thousands Join In The Fight: Relay For Life Racine
Thousands of people participated in the Relay for Life in Racine on Friday, June 12 at the Racine Zoo.
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Festival season is here
Summer celebration time is here. This weekend includes ethnic heritage celebrations, outdoor entertainment and fundraisers. You’ll always find lots of things to do in Racine County. Come along with Real Racine. Start early. B-Town Sounds free concert series kicks off its 2015 season at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Echo Park, 589 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington. Bring […]
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Readers Rock: Giving Time & Talent Throughout Our Community
Racine County Eye readers are really great. Not only do you spring into action when someone (person or pet) is in need, you are also involved on a more personal level with groups and organizations throughout our community. We’ve always known about the amazing generosity that so often gets overlooked because of the tough issues we […]
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Excellence in Racine: High Schools Get Colorful for Cancer Awareness
High school students across the greater Racine area are asking the community to support their cancer awareness programs this month by wearing shirts that coordinate with the designated day: “Our awesome Youth Engagement Representatives from each Racine High School have planned a 2-week Cancer Awareness Program that will be taking place at each school,” said […]
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Relay For Life 2014 Photo Gallery And Social Media
If you’ve ever been to a Relay for Life event, you know how emotional the event can be with the focus on cancer, a disease that knows no boundaries and touches so many. The event is a celebration of life, a remembrance of those still struggling with the disease, and an ever present reminder of […]
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Fundraiser Set For Relay For Life
Monday, May 19 is a Dine and Donate event at Buffalo Wild Wings, 5880 Durand Ave. to raise funds for Relay for Life. Please follow this link and print the ticket to receive credit for your order:http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/Dine_Out_Night_BW3.pdf?docID=353878