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Every so often I write about The Miami Shores Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Womans Cancer Association of The University of Miami. I have explained how Im co-president and how this small organization does an amazing job of involving the community and raising funds that go directly to cancer research.

I have mentioned the different events we are involved in:

• Lemonade Kids

• Annual Holiday Walk

• Community Involvement

• Miami Country Days Walk for Cancer

But now I have to tell you about the most important achievement of the year. The Miami Shores Heidi Hewes Chapter, together with 3 other chapters around Miami, make up the WCA. The money raised by all chapters is given as grants to fund cancer research projects.

I am often asked what the money raised is used for and decided to give you the exact information of the awarded grants:

• Nandor Garamszegi PhD & Sean P. Scully, MD, PhD - Sarcoma Biology Laboratory - Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. Sylvester CCC. - $100,000 were granted to research The Role of Tissue Degradation in Invasion and Metastasis of Osteosarcoma metastases.
  

The Miami Country Day Walk for Cancer, was dedicated to a senior by the name of Harry Greenberg who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma shortly before the walk. Harry Greenberg is a young man that inspires many people today because of his bravery and determination. Not only did Harry serve in the Walk for Cancer in prior years, but he also pushed and encouraged his classmates and loved ones and with his help, Miami Country Day raised almost $100,000 for cancer research.

The WCA was proud to grant $100,000 to go directly to the research of Osteosarcoma. Harry Greenbergs fight against cancer will not go unheard and will help so many others that face the same disease. Thanks Harry! Your courage is humbling and you are an inspiration to many.

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I truly believe that it is very important to give back and to volunteer.  We lead busy lives with our families, jobs and friends and sometimes we don't realize that helping one another is part of the equation.  This past year I was lucky to be part of an incredible organization in Miami Shores which is a chapter of the Woman's Cancer Association of the University of Miami.

I was co-president, together with Tammy Austin and what we achieved as a group is nothing short of amazing.  Before I tell you about our achievements, let me tell you a little about The Miami Shores Heidi Hewes Chapter of the WCA.

We're a small group of men and women and meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM at one of the members' homes.  We discuss upcoming events and fundraisers, have some hors d'oeuvres provided by the host of the meeting and share a nice time together.  There is also a junior membership for kids 12 and older. This past year, we raised over $120,000 which will go directly to cancer research!

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Help Tornado victims - Agent Genius, together with Bloodhound Blog and Jay Thompson have started fundraising efforts for those affected by the tornadoes this past week.

"This week, thousands of people lost their homes and over 54 lost their lives. The destruction is devastating and over five states have a long road ahead in rebuilding after these massive destruction".

Fundraising efforts are about showing our fellow neighbors that we care, please help spread the word and know that any little bit helps - no amount is too small.

You can also go straight into the Red Cross website and donate there.  Let's help these people pull their life back together.

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Don't you just love the holidays!! Today we have some great submissions from a couple of different places showing Holiday Spirit around the United States.

Laurie Manny from Long Beach, California - stopped to take a picture of this house on Appian Way in Long Beach - that's what I call a light display! Thanks Laurie!

Boat parades are always fun, Cyndee Haydon shared a video of The Indian Rocks Holiday Boat Parade in the Clearwater, Florida area.

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The Miami Shores Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman's Cancer Association of UM had their Annual Holiday Walk last night. Five generous Miami Shores residents opened their beautiful homes for 500 people to tour. The event was a success and over $27,000 were raised in only 3 hours!! ( I will post the official figure, once I receive it).

As the co-president (together with Tammy Austin) of the Heidi Hewes Chapter I can tell you that the feedback was overwhelming and it made me so proud to be part of such an amazing organization. The home owners were extremely gracious and commended the Chapter for running such a smooth and well organized event where every detail was meticulously planned.

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