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JMBCC Alerts Community of Scam Calls

The Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) specializes in proactive breast care, risk-reduction techniques, and early detection and treatment providing the finest breast care around to the women of our community. We have been informed by several individuals who have been contacted by solicitors over the phone asking for donations in support of the …

Corojo’s Cigar Shop Donates $600 to JMBCC

Dave Vitovich, owner of Corojo’s Cigar Shop, presented a $600 check to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Dave raised the funds in memory of his aunt, Lisa Henry, who recently passed away of breast cancer. To collect donations, Dave set out a collection box on Saturday, June 13 at the grand opening of his …

1st Summit Bank Supports the JMBCC

Robin Good of 1st Summit Bank presented a $350 donation to Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center Director Erin Goins. Their charitable support, raised from a variety of activities held in October, helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services- including mammograms, follow-up …

Arbutus Park Retirement Community Donates $1,050 to JMBCC

Representatives of Arbutus Park Retirement Community presented a $1,050 donation to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber. The community raised money by selling t-shirts, pink gobs, and pumpkin rolls. This is the sixth year the community has held fundraisers to support the center, and this year’s donation brings their total contribution to date …

Associates in Family Eyecare Raises $2K for JMBCC

Associates in Family Eyecare raised $2,000 for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC). For every pair of ladies glasses sold, the office donated $5. Additionally, a free gift was given to all women who purchased glasses during the month of October. Associates in Family Eyecare began raising funds to support breast cancer awareness in …

HealthCare First Credit Union Donates $1,500 to JMBCC

Employees at HealthCare First Credit Union donated $1,500 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC). To raise the funds, they sold chances for a lottery tree, sold breast cancer awareness t-shirts, and collected donations from members. Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable …

Portage Girls Volleyball Team Donates to JMBCC

Representatives of the Portage High School girls volleyball team presented a check for $100 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Funds were raised during their pink out game. Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services – including …

Windber Woods Donates $700 to JMBCC

Windber Woods presented a $700 donation to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. To raise funds, they hosted a bake sale, t-shirt sale, and dress down days during the month of October.

Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services …

Kitron Raises $600 for JMBCC

Employees at Kitron held a t-shirt sale to raise $600 for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services – including mammograms, follow-up diagnostic services, and genetic counseling.

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5th Annual Showcase Chefs Event Raises Over $8K

On November 7, the Windber Health Care Foundation Auxiliary held its 5th Annual Showcase Chefs event at the Windber Community Building. Local chefs handed out samples of their dishes to more than 200 attendees, who then were asked to “tip” their favorites. The event was a huge success, raising more than $8,000 for hospital projects …