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

Every October, Dance for the Cure volunteers deliver bright pink boxes to town halls and municipal buildings across central New Jersey—each one packed with the supplies needed to participate in Tie the Town Pink, one of our signature annual awareness initiatives. This year, 54 towns joined in. And for the first time, the boxes held something extra: a bundle of homemade cookies, baked and bagged with care by longtime volunteer Linda Colatriano. Linda is a professionally traine

If you’ve spent any time around Basket Central or noticed the bright pink bows decorating local businesses each October, you might’ve...