There are many organizations and groups in the county that hold events to help raise money for people in the community battling cancer. More information about upcoming and annual events can be found below.
Upcoming Events
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Drive Out Cancer
Drive Out Cancer is an annual event sponsored by Blevins Bros. that results in a $10 donation to the Jules of Life Foundation for every vehicle that is taken for a test drive during the month of January.
Date/Time: Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2019
Location: Blevins Bros. of Ogdensburg, Gouverneur, Massena and Potsdam
Read more at blevinsbros.net/drive-out-cancer.htm
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Dancers Against Cancer Fashion Show
A fashion show hosted by the Watertown-based dance studio Rhonda's FooteWorks to benefit Dancers Against Cancer, a national organization that provides financial assistance to dance educators, dancers, and family members affected by cancer.
Date/Time: Jan. 13 from 2 PM to 4 PM
Location: Ramada Inn, 6300 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601
Read more about the event on Facebook and Rhonda's FooteWorks on their website.
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Relay for Life: SUNY Potsdam
Relay for Life is an annual event that brings communities together to raise money for the American Cancer Society, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and honor survivors.
Date/Time: March 29 at 6:30 PM
Location: SUNY Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY
Read more at relayforlife.com
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Relay for Life: Clarkson University
Relay for Life is an annual event that brings communities together to raise money for the American Cancer Society, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and honor survivors.
Date/Time: April 6 at 7 PM
Location: 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY
Read more at relayforlife.com
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Relay for Life: Massena
Relay for Life is an annual event that brings communities together to raise money for the American Cancer Society, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and honor survivors.
Date/Time: June 7 at 6 PM
Location: 44 Arena Drive, Chase Mills, NY
Read more at relayforlife.com
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St. Lawrence County Colors of Cancer Walk
The Colors of Cancer Walk will replace this year's Ogdensburg Relay for Life. All proceeds from the event will still benefit the American Cancer Society.
Date/Time: June 15 at 10 AM
Location: Dobisky Visitors Center
Read more at ACSevents.org.
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Gouverneur Breast Cancer Walk
The Gouverneur Breast Cancer walk is an annual walk to assist persons diagnosed with breast cancer.
Date/Time: May 18, 2019 (more details TBA)
Location: The walk starts in Gouverneur Village Park on Main Street in Gouverneur, NY
Read more at gouverneurbreastcancerfund.com
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Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer is an annual event that invovles basketball games played between the Lisbon and Heuvelton school districts to raise money for the local fight against cancer. Proceeds and donations from this year's event benefited the Richard E Winter Cancer Center.
Date/Time: TBA
Location: Lisbon Central School
Read more at lisboncs.schoolwires.com
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Edward I Moses Walk/Run for Life
This event is the primary fundraiser for the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund which provides funding for programs that work to educate the community and help with the prevention, early detection and diagnosis of cancer for local residents.
Date/Time: TBA
Location: Appleton Arena, St. Lawrence University, Canton
Read more at walkrunforlife.com
Ongoing Events
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Cancer Support Group
The Richard E. Winter Cancer Center hosts a Cancer Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month for those diagnosed with cancer and immediate family members and caregivers. The session is faciliated by Jessica Morley, the Psychosocial Coordinator at the Cancer Center.
Date/Time: second Tuesday of each month, 2 PM to 3 PM
Location: Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's Richard E. Winter Cancer Center
For more information, call the Cancer Center at (315) 393-2314.
Past Events
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Believe NNY Day at the Mill
The Watertown-based Burrville Cider Mill is hosting their 2nd Annual Believe NNY Day.
Date/Time: Sept. 29, 2018 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Burrville Cider Mill Inc., 18176 County Rd 156, Watertown, NY 13601
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Cancer Run and Ride-in Bike Show
To benefit the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund. Includes a bike show after the run on the Bassmaster's Elite Tournament event grounds, with food and drink vendors and live music. Registration is on Aug. 25 at Seaway Diner, located on Rt 37 in Waddington.
Date/Time: Aug. 25, 2018 at 11 AM
Location: Bassmaster's Elite Tournmanet, Waddington, NY
For more information, friend request Soul Seekers Brotherhood Community page on Facebook, or call Toruq at (315) 328-4162 or Coot at (315) 261-0104.
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6th Annual Jerry's Run for Cancer
An annual charity motorcycle ride in memory of Jerry Ferguson, who lost a seen yearlong battle with cancer in 2012. Proceeds from the event go to local families dealing with cancer.
Date/Time: July 21: registration at 10 AM, event starts at 11 AM
Location: multiple (see flyer)
Read more about the event on Facebook and the organization at jerrysrunforcancer.org.
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2nd Annual Believe NNY Ride
The 35th Chapter of the Red Knights, or the International Fighterfighters Motorcycle Club, is holding their 2nd Annual Believe NNY ride. More details to come.
Date/Time: July 21, 2018 from 8 AM to 5 PM
Location: Barking Dog Saloon, 495 W Parishville Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
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Believe NNY 5K
For the second straight year, the Russell Fire Department will be hosting the Believe NNY 5K. Runner sponsorships are $35, which includes a Believe NNY t-shirt.
Date/Time: July 20, 2018 from 5 PM to 9 PM
Location: Russell Volunteer Fire Department, 5 Pestle Street Rd, Russell, NY 13684
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Craft/Vendor Show
Believe NNY and the Hannawa Falls Fire Department are hosting a craft and vendor show complete with live music, food, and educational discussions about resources for those in emergency services with cancer and PTSD.
Date/Time: May 5, 2018 from 10 AM to 10 PM
Location: Hannawa Falls Fire Department BINGO Hall, 36 Keener Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
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Spaghetti Dinner
Heuvelton Ladies Auxiliary Post #1997 is having a spaghetti dinner to benefit local Relay for Life teams. The cost is $8 per adult and $5 per child.
Date/Time: June 7, 2017 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Location: Ogdensburg Moose Lodge
Read more about Relay for Life on the American Cancer Society website.