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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

Twenty Years of Showing Up Ask Peggy Whelan about being in the spotlight, and she’ll tell you she’d happily leave that to someone else. This year, Dance for the Cure celebrates the 20th anniversary of its annual fundraiser, Ribbons of Hope—and we’re delighted to shine a little light on a volunteer who has been part of the event since the beginning. DFC has been helping local breast cancer patients for 27 years. Peggy joined the organization in 2006, when DFC Co-founder Joanne

From August through October, Basket Central gets busy! Basket Central is the workspace where Dance for the Cure’s Basket Genies create more than 200 themed raffle baskets for Ribbons of Hope, DFC’s annual fundraiser. The Genies are the volunteers who dream up the themes, pull the pieces together and turn donated items into the finished baskets guests see at the event. A few years ago, the job started getting bigger. By 2024, the number of baskets had grown, the themes had bec

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

Dance for the Cure is powered entirely by volunteers, and each issue of The Pink Press shines a light on one of the dedicated individuals who helps make our mission possible. This quarter, we're pleased to introduce long-time volunteer Kathy Parks, whose willingness to lend a hand wherever it's needed has made her a valued member of the DFC family. Kathy's introduction to Dance for the Cure came through an unexpected source—an adult tap class at Kathleen Academy of Dance. "I

The Impact of Giving Back By Amanda Carter Gen Z is volunteering now more than ever, showing up in their communities with energy, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose. At the same time, volunteer spaces benefit just as much from the impact Gen Z brings. With fresh ideas, digital skills, and a deep commitment to causes they care about, this generation is helping shape what community service looks like today. Across the country, a new generation is stepping up to serve. Re

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.

Nicole Tepper and DFC volunteer Brooke Herbst Support for Dance for the Cure often begins with a personal connection and grows into something that reaches far beyond it. For Nicole Tepper , that connection started with her friendship with volunteer Brooke Herbst . Through that relationship, she saw firsthand how Dance for the Cure supports local families facing breast cancer. “You were my why and my reason. 💪 I care about the cause, for sure, but I support my friends and th

Dance for the Cure has always been powered by volunteers and community generosity. As our work continues to grow, we are looking for someone who would be willing to volunteer their time to help us expand our grant funding. Grant support allows us to provide direct financial assistance to local breast cancer patients when they need it most. Finding and applying for those opportunities requires time, organization, and thoughtful writing, and that’s where we could use help. We a

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 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

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 p