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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

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 Munic

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

As December came to a close, so did our 30 Days of Thankfulness campaign, a month-long tribute to the businesses that help make Dance for the Cure’s mission possible. Throughout the campaign, we highlighted 50 local businesses who have supported our work by donating prizes, products, and services that help fuel our fundraising efforts. Their generosity directly benefits breast cancer patients in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties, providing financial relief

If you’ve ever stepped into Basket Central, Dance for the Cure's warehouse where the "Basket Genies" create the fabulous raffle baskets for our annual fundraiser, chances are you’ve seen Maureen Brown and Betsy Maza quietly working behind the scenes. The two friends started volunteering together three years ago, but Maureen’s connection to Dance for the Cure goes back even further. Maureen first got involved about eight years ago by helping her sister, Arleen Kornbluth, wit

On October 14, 2025, Dance for the Cure was honored to be among eight local non-profit organizations awarded grants through the Hillsborough Rewards Program . The ceremony took place during the Township Committee Meeting, where Mayor John Ciccarelli presented ceremonial checks to representatives of each organization. Dance for the Cure received $535 through the program in appreciation of the organization’s work supporting breast cancer patients in financial need across Hunte

On October 23rd, a full house of 500 guests gathered at the Bridgewater Marriott for Dance for the Cure’s annual Ribbons of Hope fundraiser—and the energy in the room said it all. This event has become a cherished tradition in our October campaign, and this year didn’t disappoint. The highlight of the evening was the ever-popular basket raffle. This year, 211 baskets were created by our dedicated “Basket Genies,” using prizes generously donated by local businesses and suppor

Each October, as towns across New Jersey turn pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dance for the Cure (DFC) is reminded of the wonderful support we receive from our local communities. In 2025, that support came in the form of official proclamations from several townships, recognizing and commending our mission to support breast cancer patients in financial need throughout Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. We are honored to have received proclamations fro

Each October, Dance for the Cure brings breast cancer awareness to the center of our communities. Through Tie the Town Pink , township partners place beautiful pink ribbons across municipal properties, wrapped around trees and along railings, so residents see a visible reminder of care and support the moment they enter the grounds. This year, the effort reached farther than ever with 54 towns participating. A ribbon on public grounds begins conversations. Neighbors ask who’s

All October long, storefronts across Hillsborough, Flemington, Martinsville, Raritan, and Somerville will be dressed in bright pink bows with a meaningful purpose. Dance for the Cure’s Pink Bow Project brings volunteers and local businesses together to spotlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to share our mission: providing financial assistance to local breast cancer patients. The Pink Bow Project is a community effort by Dance for the Cure volunteers who hand-make large

When Dance for the Cure co-founder Joanne Liscovitz asked volunteer Lory Hughes if she’d be up for creating new centerpieces for this...

On Tuesday, August 5, Dance for the Cure (DFC) proudly participated in Hillsborough’s 3rd annual National Night Out, held at Mountain...

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Dance for the Cur e (DFC) volunteers and their families enjoyed an afternoon of baseball at TD Bank Ballpark...

On April 1, the area around the Blue Star Memorial Garden at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex (379 South Branch Rd) was transformed...

Dance for the Cure is proud to recognize Gatsby Salon in Green Brook, NJ, for their incredible generosity and ongoing support. Led by...

Dance for the Cure’s 2024 Proclamations October has always been a significant month for Dance for the Cure, a time when our community...