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Local Businesses Show Their Support A bright pink bow on a business door has become a familiar October sight—and a welcome sign of community support. This year, Dance for the Cure’s Pink Bow Project brings volunteers and businesses in Hillsborough, Flemington, Martinsville, and Raritan together to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and share information about help available to local patients. The project begins with volunteers making the large pink bows by hand, then hea

44 Communities, Including New Jersey’s Capital, Show Their Support October has arrived, and pink ribbons are making their annual appearance around Central New Jersey. This year, 44 towns are participating in Dance for the Cure’s Tie the Town Pink initiative—including our state capital, Trenton! Since 2016, Tie the Town Pink has brought breast cancer awareness into the places residents visit every day. Ribbons tied around trees, railings, and municipal grounds offer a visible

Hundreds of invitations. Thousands of pieces of paper. And a room full of volunteers ready to tackle the task! Each year, as preparations for Dance for the Cure's Ribbons of Hope fundraiser get underway, hundreds of invitations must be assembled and mailed to supporters. It's one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that takes plenty of helping hands, a little organization, and a whole lot of teamwork. Our volunteers gathered for a good old-fashioned envelope-stuffing party, formi

Every October, pink ribbons begin appearing at municipal buildings throughout Central New Jersey as part of Dance for the Cure's annual Tie the Town Pink initiative. But before those ribbons make their way onto trees, railings, and lampposts, a dedicated team of volunteers has some packing to do! Each participating municipality receives a signature pink box filled with everything needed to join the initiative: pink ribbons, instructions for displaying them, information about

Longtime DFC volunteer Tara Baldwin brought bargain hunters together on October 10 for DFC’s annual garage sale at her mom and fellow volunteer Debbie Melick’s home in Hillsborough, NJ. Held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sale raised $857 to support local breast cancer patients facing financial hardship. Beautiful fall weather and a steady stream of shoppers, including many returning customers, helped make the day a success, with most items selling for under a dollar. The sale be

Co-Founders' Corner Co-founder Corner is a series where we share what we see and hear through our work with local breast cancer patients. These stories reflect the everyday realities behind each request for support and the many ways your generosity makes a difference. Home is where you return after treatment, close the door, and settle into familiar surroundings. For some women facing breast cancer, keeping that home becomes one of their greatest worries. When treatment inter

On September 10, Dance for the Cure opened the doors of Basket Central in Somerville and invited visitors to see what goes on behind the scenes. With baskets taking shape, bows being made, and music filling the room, there was plenty to explore. Our co-founders and volunteers guided guests around the facility, answered questions, and introduced DFC’s four signature initiatives: Ribbons of Hope, our annual fundraiser; Tie the Town Pink; the Pink Bow Project; and the Pink Ribbo

Ever Wonder How Dance for the Cure Makes Such a Big Impact? Come to "Behind the Scenes at DFC" to see for Yourself. "Behind the Scenes at Dance For the Cure" Thursday, September 10, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Basket Central, 6 Kirby Avenue, Somerville, NJ RSVP by September 3 to Joanne Liscovitz, jliscovitz@msn.com Throughout the year, our community sees the beautiful results of Dance for the Cure's work. Pink ribbons decorate towns across Central New Jersey through Tie the Town Pink.

DFC volunteer Danielle Hughes, Committeewoman Samantha Hands, DFC co-founders Joanne Liscovitz & Kathleen Cirioli, Assemblyman Roy Freiman, DFC volunteers Marcia Moore & MaryAnn Salem On Tuesday evening, August 4, Dance for the Cure was proud to be part of Hillsborough Township's 4th Annual National Night Out at Mountain View Park. The event brought together families, local organizations, first responders, and businesses for an evening focused on community, connection, and fu

Co-Founders' Corner Co-founder Corner is a series where we share what we see and hear through our work with local breast cancer patients. These stories reflect the everyday realities behind each request for support and the many ways your generosity makes a difference. One of the things we hear most often from the women who contact Dance for the Cure is concern for everyone else. Before they talk about themselves, they talk about their children. They talk about an aging parent

Welcome to our Series on Fundraisers Throughout the month of June we'll be publishing a weekly article highlighting the creative and fun ways that businesses and individuals find to support Dance for the Cure. Over the past several weeks, we've highlighted businesses, salons, fitness organizations, and community groups that have supported Dance for the Cure through creative fundraising efforts. As we conclude this series, we're focusing on something that sits at the heart of

Welcome to our Series on Fundraisers Throughout the month of June we'll be publishing a weekly article highlighting the creative and fun ways that businesses and individuals find to support Dance for the Cure. Fitness classes, dance programs, and training communities are built around encouragement, support, and showing up for one another. Those same qualities are often on display when these organizations decide to support a cause that matters to them. Over the years, many hea

Welcome to our Series on Fundraisers Throughout the month of June we'll be publishing a weekly article highlighting the creative and fun ways that businesses and individuals find to support Dance for the Cure. Over the years, many salons, boutiques, and beauty businesses have found creative ways to support Dance for the Cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Some add special products or services, others host shopping nights or raffles, and many turn everyday client visits

Welcome to our Series on Fundraisers Throughout the month of June we'll be publishing a weekly article highlighting the creative and fun ways that businesses and individuals find to support Dance for the Cure. One of the things that continues to amaze us at Dance for the Cure is how many different ways people find to support local breast cancer patients. Some fundraisers are large community events. Others are simple ideas started at work, in a restaurant, or among a group of

Co-Founders' Corner Co-founder Corner is a new series where we share what we see and hear through our work with local breast cancer patients. These stories reflect the everyday realities behind each request for support and the many ways your generosity makes a difference. A breast cancer diagnosis changes how a person moves through each day. Time is shaped by appointments, treatment plans, and recovery. Energy becomes something to manage carefully. For many patients, income i

Township employees join DFC Co-founder, Kathleen Cirioli to place the Pink Ribbon Tribute signs along the Rain Garden Walkway. Photo Credit: Erica Lenzo, Hillsborough Township Deputy Clerk Throughout the month of April, a beautiful display of love and support has once again taken shape in Hillsborough. The Pink Ribbon Tribute by Dance for the Cure is now on view along the Rain Garden Walkway, located just to the right of the front entrance to the Hillsborough Township Municip

Some volunteers find Dance for the Cure through a friend, a local event, or a moment that connects them to the mission in a lasting way. For Lisa Sabo , that moment came during a deeply personal chapter in her life, and it continues to shape the way she shows up for others today. Lisa first connected with Dance for the Cure after attending Ribbons of Hope in 2023, where she was invited as a guest by co-founder Joanne Liscovitz following Lisa’s breast cancer diagnosis and rec

Rosemary Hadland’s Support of DFC Rosemary Hadland has always had a creative spirit. Over the years, she explored sewing, jewelry making, cake decorating, and painting. “I’ve always enjoyed all sorts of creative hobbies,” she said. “Even as a child I loved art.” Like many people, those interests were set aside as life grew busy. A simple moment with her youngest grandchild brought it all back. Sitting down together with a child’s watercolor set, Rosemary felt something shift.

My name is Sharline Leslie and like so many others, my life changed the moment I heard the words “you have breast cancer.” In an instant, everything felt uncertain—my health, my future, and how I would continue to show up for my family during such a frightening time. As a mother, I’ve always been used to being the strong one, the caretaker, the person holding everything together. But cancer has a way of humbling you. There were moments when I felt overwhelmed, scared, and em

We are proud to share that Dance for the Cure was selected as a recipient of a $5,000 microgrant from the Sumas Family Foundation’s “YOU CHOOSE. We Give.” program, an initiative of Village Super Market, the company behind many ShopRite stores. The award came as a surprise to Dance for the Cure co-founder Kathleen Cirioli, who shared: “It was such an unexpected surprise and honor to answer my phone and be notified that DFC was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Sumas F