HEADstrong to honor 17-year-old cancer survivor at Run the Park Challenge

HEADstrong to honor 17-year-old cancer survivor at Run the Park Challenge

By Ed Morrone [email protected]   NOTE: The HEADstrong Foundation will honor Marple Newtown High School senior — and cancer survivor — Sal Tartaglia at its annual Run the Park Challenge on Sunday, Sept. 23. To register for the 5K run or 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, or to donate to the cause, click here.  Take advantage of  … Read more

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: David & Deb Calvaresi

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: David & Deb Calvaresi

By Ed Morrone [email protected] This week’s Nick’s House volunteer Q&A focuses on David & Deb Calvaresi, a married couple who used their own experience of having a child go through a cancer diagnosis as an impetus to volunteer and give back to charitable organizations. David is the founder of ValSource, a successful company that “delivers  … Read more

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: Lauren O’Donnell

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: Lauren O’Donnell

By Ed Morrone [email protected] This week’s HEADstrong/Nick’s House volunteer post focuses on Lauren O’Donnell. Lauren was inspired to volunteer for HEADstrong as a lacrosse mom, and also as an occupational therapist with a desire to help people.  READ MORE: Jill Quinn gives back to HEADstrong and Nick’s House following the passing of her son READ  … Read more

Nick’s House Stories: Mary & Larry Mancino

Nick’s House Stories: Mary & Larry Mancino

By Ed Morrone [email protected]   When Mary Mancino and her husband of 27 years, Larry, were accepted to stay at Nick’s House Swarthmore during Larry’s treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, it was always assumed the two would be living there together. However, like life in general, cancer is in the business of throwing curveballs. In this  … Read more

Understanding A Key Difference: HEADstrong Foundation vs. The Headstrong Project

Understanding A Key Difference: HEADstrong Foundation vs. The Headstrong Project

In the interest of ensuring that no one is confused about two distinct nonprofits, we are writing this to describe the focus of each organization. The HEADstrong Foundation is a nonprofit focused on improving the lives of people affected by cancer. The Headstrong Project provides mental health care treatment for military veterans and their families. Please find below  … Read more

5th Annual Run the Park Challenge Set for Sept. 23

5th Annual Run the Park Challenge Set for Sept. 23

For Immediate Release        Contact: Ed Morrone Phone: 610-461-5987      Email: [email protected]   5,000 Steps For Families Affected by Cancer: 5th Annual Run the Park Challenge Set For Sept. 23 On Sunday, Sept. 23, the HEADstrong Foundation will present the 5th Annual Run The Park Challenge. This is an event for the entire  … Read more

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: Jill Quinn

HEADstrong Volunteer Stories: Jill Quinn

By Ed Morrone [email protected] This week’s HEADstrong/Nick’s House volunteer post focuses on Jill Quinn. Jill was inspired to join the foundation’s cause after a chance encounter with HEADstrong President Cheryl Colleluori during a HEADstrong event at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where Jill’s son, Jeffrey, was being treated for leukemia. READ MORE: Retired Swarthmore  … Read more