Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 28, 2010 needed help with so many things: getting her life reorganized to deal with many trips to the oncologist and to treatments, working things out with Julianna’s school, dealing with health insurance problems, and emotionally manCan You Help? aging the crisis that had suddenly been thrust upon her. An ECF caseworker quickly stepped in to help. In almost no time at all, she was able to deal more effectively with Our hat’s off to Alexa. This third-grader from Sicomac what was in front of her, and with her overwhelming fear. Elementary School gets our thanks and appreciation for Our volunteers began a monthly food delivery, Marjorie her recent community service project of collecting art supgot connected to community resources, bills got paid, and plies such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, and colorinsurance company problems were resolved. ing books. These items are being distributed to Emmanuel Marjorie tells us, “I am not out of the woods yet. We have many medical issues to deal with, but we’re able to meet the challenges and I do not feel all alone in this. Thank you so much for all of your help!” If you want to help us continue to meet the many 4-29-09 karen/janine challenges our families face, please contribute to EmmanuelHelp2x.75(4-29-09) the Family Financial Fund. 3 x .75 We are looking for a volunteer to deliver groceries to a family in Netcong on a monthly basis. One of Join us at this special event to raise awareness for women and heart disease. our families needs a new fence for their yard. The Spend your morning at an educational presentation given by specialists in women’s heart health, and old fence is beyond repair. enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast provided by Kings Supermarket. Then, spend the afternoon shopping and If you have a solution, please contact us. dining in Ridgewood to take advantage of special promotions. Free parking will be available at the Hudson Save our van: A few Street parking lot and the Prospect Street parking lot. years back, we were able to acquire a van due to the generosity of a local church. Since then, we have made countless deliveries of groceries and other items to families. Now we need your help to keep the van in operation (maintePresented by: Janet Strain, M.D., Cardiologist, The Valley Hospital nance, licensing, gas, and oil). to help, let us know. Andrea Anfuso-Sisto, M.S., R.D., Dietitian, The Valley Hospital Please attend our Wine Lara Vajas, M.S., Exercise Physiologist, The Valley Hospital & Art Night in Franklin Lakes at the Endless Vine Blood pressure screening, body fat analysis and massage also available. on May 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The suggested donation is Saturday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. $25, and this event will sell out. Call to reserve tickets. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, One Passaic Street, Ridgewood, NJ May is Mother’s Day Month. Consider hosting an informal tea fundraiser. Registration is required. Call for details. This event honors ECF Moms who To register, please call 201-291-6090. shoulder quite a large load. The family Stroll-a-Thon is scheduled for Saturday, For a list of participating businesses June 26 in Franklin Lakes, starting at 9 a.m. Call us and the incentives they are offering, to reserve tickets to any of please go to www.valleyhealth.com/WomenHaveHeart these fundraisers. We need office volunteers at the following times: Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make an appointment for a Call (201) 612-8118 complimentary heart risk assessment before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the at The Valley Hospital’s Center for center without checking Women’s Heart Health, please call with us. Current hours are Monday from 10 to 1; Tues201-447-8125.  day, Wednesday, and Friday  from 10 to 5; and Thursday from 10 to 2. The Northern  Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Living Your Best Life Please visit us on the web at www.emmanuelcancer. org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Emmanuel asks... Cancer Foundation kids who can really use them. Marjorie was perplexed when her six-year old daughter, Julianna, complained of nausea and dizziness. Julianna’s symptoms, which included a poor appetite, prompted a visit to the doctor. Several trips to the pediatrician left them baffled, until some tests came back and they learned that Julianna had leukemia. Marjorie told us that was the worst day of her life and that she just cried and cried. Marjorie is a single mom who had been getting by with the help of her parents and friends. The diagnosis was emotionally crushing, and she The Valley Hospital and The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce present WomenHave Heart Please join us to learn more about Women & Heart Disease