Panerathon Contest Honors ‘Soldiers’ in Cancer Battle
WARREN, Ohio -- In conjunction with this year’s Panerathon, Covelli Enterprises, the Covelli Centre and WFMJ-TV are seeking inspirational stories of the fight against cancer through a contest called "Love is a Battlefield." The contest is seeking stories of breast cancer survivors as well as current patients, caregivers, medical personnel, researchers or family and friends affected by any form of cancer.
Entries will be accepted through July 8 and submissions should include a story of 250 words or less. All entries should be submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to 229 E. Front St. Youngstown, Ohio 55503 Attn: Love is A Battlefield Contest.
A Panerathon panel will choose the top 10 entries to receive a $50 Panera Bread gift card. From this group, the panel will select three winners. The subject of the three chosen submissions will receive a meet-and-greet with Pat Benatar, a $100 Panera Bread gift card, and tickets to see Benatar and Neil Giraldo at the Covelli Centre Aug. 16, for the start of Panerathon week. Winners will also be honored on stage Aug. 25 at the Panerathon.
The Panerathon 10K/2 Mile Run/Walk and Kids Run, which raises money for the HMHP Foundation in support of the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, the first comprehensive breast care center in the Youngstown Area. Tickets for the concert are now on sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Panerathon.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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