Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 13, 2010 Emmanuel asks... Can You Help? Our hat’s off to: Learning Express and Great Expectations in Ridgewood and Tedeschi Landscaping in Midland Park for their contributions to the upcoming Hollywood Bash. We thank Virginia for donating a set of dishes for Tyler’s family, Carly for donating a computer for Alicia, Laura for bringing us an air purifier for Mia’s family, and the Cowlan family for donating office chairs. Araya Rebirth, located at 10 Garber Square in Ridgewood, selected the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation as its charity for the month of October. Five percent of their gift certificate sales will be donated to ECF. Shop early -before the holiday rush. It’s not too early to shop for friends, family, and teachers. Araya Rebirth offers facials, make-up, massage, and more. Visit http://araya-rebirth.com/ or call (201) 445-7005. Please mention Emmanuel Cancer Founda4-29-09 you do. tion when karen/janine EmmanuelHelp2x.75(4-29-09) Come celebrate with us at our biggest fundraiser ever! On Jan. 8, 2011, the Northern Regional Center will host A 3 x .75 Hollywood Bash at the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood. This event will include a live band, food and drink, an auction, and other surprises. Get treated like a star. Tickets will be available in the coming months. Proceeds will be used to assist children with cancer and their families. We can use your help: Can your company, store, or restaurant donate something towards our event? How about dinner for two, a manicure/pedicure, or tickets to a sporting event? Are you computer savvy? Can you help us put a brochure together? If you are interested in volunteering or donating an item for A Hollywood Bash, call Laura Savage at (201) 612-8118 or e-mail laura@emmanuelcancer.org. Three-year old Mia was recently diagnosed with leukemia. She is entering her second phase of chemotherapy, and she must go for weekly treatments. She is a feisty and inquisitive child who loves Dora the Explorer and anything that is princess-related or the color pink. Her family still needs one more air purifier for Mia’s playroom, where she spends most of her time playing dress-up and watching “Cinderella.” Although she is still very active, her family wants to ensure her health and safety during this critical phase of treatment. As always, the generosity and compassion of ECF donors make such essential needs possible. You can help in a variety of ways. Turn your next event into a fundraiser by collecting checks or gift cards for ECF, or donate your restaurant or business for a few hours to host a fundraiser of your choice. Your efforts will help us to help families like Mia’s in many ways, including sending a caseworker to visit the families at their home or at the hospital. This support for the kids, their siblings and parents is crucial. Your donations also help to support ECF’s food pantry, which benefits our families. Kids can help us by hosting a Bake Sale, or another creative event. We rely on the local community to help support our families. Many of them do not have the financial or emo- tional support to help them get through a major illness like cancer. Please remember: We do not charge anything for our services. We rely on you! We are also available to speak at your fundraiser or event and talk about our programs. If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and meet with us, take a look at our pantry, and see what ECF is all about. Volunteers are welcome to assist on Monday from 10 to 1, Wednesday from 1 to 5, and all day on Friday. Call us at (201) 612-8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Visit online at www. emmanuelcancer.org. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! Wilderness adventure Boy Scouts from Troop 50 of Mahwah recently went on a backpacking trip through Harriman State Park to complete their wilderness survival requirements. Five Scouts, two adults, and one dog (Shady) hiked five miles with their camping gear and camped overnight at the Tom Jones Shelter. Along the way, they explored the Valley of Boulders (a field of huge glacial erratics), explored the Boston Mine, and enjoyed the beautiful views and skylines along the Bald Rocks Ridge. Fall specials available now for a limited time only. Call Robin at 973-636-7000