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2010 Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament

Join us for the 2010 Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament to be held Friday, September 17, 2010 through Sunday, September 19, 2010. Qualifying will take place Friday and Saturday at the Gastonia Municipal Golf Course with the final round on Sunday at Gaston Country Club. To be eligible to play, you must be a Gaston County resident and also an Amateur golfer. Entry is limited to the first 96 paid entries. The cost is $95. Please complete the following registration form and return it to the Cancer Services office with your paid entry fee.
Entry form for the 2010 Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament

Register Now for the Labor Day 5K and One Mile Fun Run

Labor Day 5K and One Mile Fun Run

Click on the link to register now: http://gastoncancerservices.org/calendar/events/?regevent_action=register&event_id=1&name_of_event=Eighth+Annual+Labor+Day+5K+and+One+Mile+Fun+Run

Link Your Bi-Lo BonusCard to Cancer Services

We are participating in Bi’Lo’s boostersplus fund-raising program this year. We can earn money by simply shopping at any Bi-Lo with our BonusCard. Just get an enrollment card from the Cancer Services’ office. Give the enrollment card to the cashier along with your BonusCard to be scanned with your grovery order. You only have to do this one timeCancer Services will then receive one percent of your purchases! Also, get some extra enrollment cards and give them to your family and friends so they can help us raise money as well! You may email Karen at kgray@gastoncancerservices.org for further information or to obtain a card.

Pink Ribbon Spotlight Lunch at Cancer Services

Cancer Services and CaroMont Cancer Center are proud to host a Pink Ribbon Spotlight luncheon on July 27th, 2010 at Noon at the Cancer Services office. Special guest speaker is Dr. Melissa Matulis.

Seating is very limited for this ladies only event, and you must have a reservation. Please call (704)864-1271 to RSVP before July 23, 2010. The cost is $10 per person and is payable at the door.

Labor Day 5K and One Mile Fun Run; Monday, September 6, 2010 at 8am

Gather your friends, family and co-workers  and join us on Labor Day at Lineberger Park for our Eighth Annual Labor Day 5K and Cancer Awareness Walk. The race starts at 8:00am with a one mile fun run starting at 8:45am. The fun run is not timed. An awards and survivor recognition ceremony will then follow. 

Not only is this a fundraiser, but a tremendous community cancer awareness event!  Our 2009 LD5K had over 400 runners/walkers and raised more than $11,600 for Gaston County residents living with cancer. 

Entry forms will be mailed in late July or you may register on our site under the events portion of the calendar section. 

If you would like more information call 704-864-1271 or e-mail pbrooks@gastoncancerservices.org

Click below if you would like to register online now: http://gastoncancerservices.org/calendar/events/?regevent_action=register&event_id=1&name_of_event=Eighth+Annual+Labor+Day+5K+and+One+Mile+Fun+Run

Food Lion MVP Community Rewards Program

Cancer Services is proud to be a participating organization in Food Lion’s MVP Community Rewards Program. For each MVP card that is linked to our organization, Cancer Services receives a percentage back.

Please note, we have done this in past years, but must re-link the cards again due to changes in the MVP program.

Email kgray@gastoncancerservices.org with your Food Lion MVP card number (all 12 digits) along with your first and last name as well as your phone number. We will be happy to link the card for you!

If you would like to link it yourself, visit www.foodlionmvprewards.com and click on the picture of MVP cards. Enter in your card number (all 12 digits) and submit it. Then, you will need to enter in your first and last name along with a phone number. You will also need to enter in our organization code number, 252259. Then, once our name and address appears, you must click add to link your card.

Please help us! This is a great and easy way that you can give back to Cancer Services.

Client Appreciation Day, Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 9:30am – Noon

If you are a Cancer Services client, please drop-in from 9:30am – Noon on Wednesday, June 30. You may pick up your liquid nutrition and other supplies on this day. We will be offering free haircuts to those who are interested and also will be playing BINGO.

Please make a note to also bring your MVP card so that we can link your card to Cancer Services. For every shopper who links their card to our organization, Cancer Services receives a percentage back.

TRU Youth Advisory Council Permission Form for the Charlotte Knights

Please print out a copy of this permission form and have your parents sign it and bring it with you on Friday, May 7.

We will meet at 4:30pm at the Cancer Services office.

Charlotte Knights Permission Form

Thank You to Friends of Clover and The Water Tank

We send a special thank you to the Friends of Clover and The Water Tank for their generous donation of $1360 to Cancer Services!! These guys have been donating to Cancer Services for years now, and we are so grateful!

Donations like these allow us to continue helping those living with cancer!

If you are in Clover, be sure to stop by The Water Tank at 111 North Main Street, Clover, SC  29710.

Thank you for all you do for us!

Honor the Special People In Your Life This Spring

If you would like to thank someone in your life who has been there for you, make a gift in honor or in memory of that special person. For all memorial and honorary gifts, we will send a special card to the honoree or designated family member to let them know of your thoughtful gift (the gift amount is not included).

Honoree or Memorial Form

How are we funded?
Cancer Services of Gaston is funded by
  • United Way of Gaston County
  • Susan G. Komen For The Cure - Charlotte Affiliate   
  • Health & Wellness Trust Fund                
  • You- Your contributions are vital to our programs and services.
  • The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation
  • The Community Foundation of Gaston County

Call us at (704) 864-1271

We are more than happy to answer any questions and provide you with more information about Cancer Services of Gaston County.