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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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: TBA
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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Believe NNY Day at the Mill
The Watertown-based Burrville Cider Mill is hosting their 2nd Annual Believe NNY Day. More details to come.
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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Believe NNY Dining to Donate Event @ Applebee's
Applebee's is hosting a Dining to Donate event where 10% of diner's checks will be donated to Believe NNY. To obtain a dining voucher, contact Believe NNY at believenny@gmail.com. The event runs all day and vouchers can be used for lunch or dinner.
Date/Time: Oct. 3, 2018 from 11 AM to close
Location: Applebee's, 1283 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601-2252
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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
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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Red Knights Chapter 35 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 (hosted by the Russell Fire Dept.)
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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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 16, 2018 at 10 AM
Location: Dobisky Visitors Center
Read more at ACSevents.org.
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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 1, 2018 from 6 PM to 6 AM
Location: Louisville Community Center, 44 Arena Drive, Chase Mills, NY
Read more at relayforlife.com
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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 19, 2018 (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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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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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: April 29, 2018 at 11 AM
Location: Appleton Arena, St. Lawrence University, Canton
Read more at walkrunforlife.com
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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: April 20, 2018 from 6:30 PM to 6 AM
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 7, 2018 from 6 PM to 6 AM
Location: 8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY
Read more at relayforlife.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: Jan. 30, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Location: Lisbon Central School
Read more at lisboncs.schoolwires.com
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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.