Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • April 15, 2009 Our hat’s off to MSO, once again, for their food drive. We also thank Green Twig Nursery School and the Wyckoff Seniors for their food contributions. Western World Insurance Group recently held a sale of books with winning employee cookie recipes and donated the proceeds to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. What a great idea! We appreciate their support. Joey was diagnosed with leukemia at the young age of six. His mother, Abbey, had just completed a painful separation when the diagnosis was made. Things for this family of four -- Joey has an older brother, Mark, who is seven, and a sister Marris, who is two -- went from bad to worse when the dad skipped out on paying any support. Now, with the economy so tight, Abbey has had to help clean houses to generate funds for the rent and daily living expenses. She feels guilty when she is away from her children and is exhausted when she is with them. Fortunately, Abbey’s sister, Maggie, pitches in to help with the children and has opened her home to the family when they were not going to be able to cover the monthly rent for their small apartment. This family, like many, many we serve, needs financial assistance through our Family Financial Assistance Fund. This fund is currently near depletion. We have new families who have signed on for our services, and our families’ requests for food have doubled since May of last year. Some of their needs are: gift cards for Path Mark, Shop-Rite and the A&P grocery stores. Your contribution helps a family’s tight budget stretch a little more. This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10) you can make a difference by honoring a mother you know by honoring the mothers of children who have cancer. There are three options available: Make a contribution in honor of your mom and have an acknowledgement sent to her by the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. We also send cards in memory of someone’s mom to important family members. Host a small tea party in your home or office any day, and raise a cup of tea in honor of ECF moms who work so hard to keep everything together for their sick child and their family. We have a kit available that you can request. You may also elect to raise a cup of tea privately to acknowledge these unsung heroes. We ask the public to consider one of these options as a way to contribute to our ongoing work for these struggling families. We also welcome contributions to Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s Family Financial Assistance program. Our families thank you and hope for your generosity. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. Our current hours are Monday, 10 to 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 to 5; Thursday, 10 to 2; and Saturday, 10 to 1. Our address is 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Our website is www.emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! ������ �� �������� � �������� SPONSORS: In praise of poets To commemorate National Poetry Month, Saddle River Day School recently hosted its Sixth Annual Poetry Reading. Students in grades 8-12 were invited to read original poems or to share a published work that was meaningful to them. Senior Bradford Meisel (top photo), a senior, and junior Amanda Steckler (bottom photo), and freshmen Jason Steckler and Jake Pressman, all residents of Saddle River, were among the 13 students who participated. Proceeds to benefit the Waldwick Ambulance Corps, Waldwick Community Alliance and town beautification projects. Date: 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk April 26, 2009 5K Race: 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Walk: 9:30 a.m. Location: Registration: Race Time: Course: 5K Entry Fees: Waldwick High School Track & Field 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. at the Waldwick High School Track Wyckoff Avenue & Hopper Avenue DOOR PRIZES, Goody bags, post race refreshments 5K certified course and sanctioned by the USATF $20.00 registration received by April 18th $25.00 registration after April 18th or on day of race Race day T-shirt to all pre-registrants and post-registrants (while supplies last) $8.00 received by April 1st $10.00 after April 1st and on day of race Course Description: Fast, rolling hills, scenic park, track finish • ALARMS • CAR AUDIO • REMOTE STARTERS • NAVIGATION • SATELLITE RADIO • MOBILE VIDEO • IPOD INTEGRATION • BACK UP CAMERAS • EXTERIORS ACCESSORIES any installation over $200 AUTOMOBILE ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS Rain or shine. No refunds will be given. We are collecting canned food for Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. 1 Mile Fun Walk: No pets, roller blades, bikes, or skateboards during the 5K Run Strollers will be permitted during the 1 Mile Fun Walk Online application available at raceforum.com Additional information and directions on www.waldwickchamberofcommerce.com or Call Kim Post at 201-693-6734 Race results will be available on www.Bestrace.com Serenity Massage Therapy Suburban Sidewalk $25 OFF Expires 8/31/09 - Limit one per customer. May not be combined with any other offers. 526 Route 17 N • Ramsey, NJ 07446 201-961-1717 Open M-Sat 8am - 5:00pm R.F. Reveley Construction Starbucks - Wyckoff Firestone of Wyckoff