Make a donation for a footprint today
Take a step to help fight cancer by making a donation for a Relay For Life “footprint” that will benefit the American Cancer Society. The City of Mission Viejo is selling footprint-shaped cards for a buck at the Sierra, Montanoso, and Felipe recreation centers as well as the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion, library, Norman P. Murray [...]
Teams sought for June 1-2 Relay For Life event
About 248 registered participants and 42 teams have already raised $59,200 for the June 1-2 Mission Viejo-based Relay For Life at Saddleback College. With the countdown on to the American Cancer Society event, organizers are hopeful Relay will raise $113,000 for this worthy cause. More teams are sought to take part in this fun-filled overnight [...]
City of Mission Viejo to host enrollment for lifesaving study next month
The American Cancer Society is seeking people across the nation who want to make a direct impact in the fight against cancer. The Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will pave the way for the next generation of cancer research. The City of Mission Viejo has teamed up with the American Cancer Society in the battle against [...]
Summer Fun Community Boutique July 14 will benefit local mom
The public is invited to a Summer Fun Community Boutique on Saturday, July 14 that will benefit a local mom battling brain cancer. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. It will feature shopping, food, raffles, kids activities and tons of [...]
Cooks sought for ‘Cookin Up Character Chili for Charity’ Cook-Off
If you think your chili recipe is the best in the west, then listen up: The Community of Character Committee Teens wants you to take part in a benefit Chili Cook-Off March 20. The Chili Cook-off is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kershaw Garden at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The $25 [...]
Public invited to attend Relay For Life Kick-Off Thursday, Feb. 3
Groups, businesses, organizations and individuals interested in forming teams for Mission Viejo Relay For Life are invited to Thursday’s Kick-Off Team meeting at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The meeting, which takes place at 6 p.m., is designed to prompt awareness, participation and educate individuals about ways to help fight the disease. [...]
Mission Viejo is only OC city to participate in historic cancer research effort
Mission Viejo is the only Orange County city to offer residents and others in neighboring communities an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer [...]
Mission Viejo Relay For Life could raise $190,000 for cancer research
The 16th annual Relay For Life of Mission Viejo is expected to meet its $190,000 fundraising goal, after the weekend event at Saddleback College raised $160,000. With online donations still being collected, the number should continue to rise. The overnight event, designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs, drew about 1,000 [...]
Reservations available for free Lung Cancer Support Group
The City will host a free support group at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center to help people and family members cope with Lung Cancer. The first Lung Cancer Support Group session is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, with subsequent meetings taking place at that time on the last Monday [...]
City rallies behind cancer patient seeking to finish marathon Sunday
City officials are rallying behind 23-year resident Vicki Varela’s quest to complete the 2009 Surf City USA Marathon in Huntington Beach on Sunday. Varela, who is battling Stage 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, was unable to participate last year. Varela was diagnosed in 2001 with the chronic disease, which has no cure, and underwent eight months [...]
