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The Journal News, Nov. 19, 2011:
Beyond breast cancer: Rica Mendes continues to battle, and share, her courageous story
Written by Linda Lombroso
Every Sunday, we write about residents we call "rock stars," but few of them are actually musicians — they are just local people who are in the spotlight, or who are deserving of some positive attention.
Rica Mendes just might be our first overnight sensation.
Read more here...
Every Sunday, we write about residents we call "rock stars," but few of them are actually musicians — they are just local people who are in the spotlight, or who are deserving of some positive attention.
Rica Mendes just might be our first overnight sensation.
Read more here...
YNN.com, Oct. 16, 2011: LIVESTRONG Challenge continues with bike ride through Hill Country
The Livestrong Challenge continued Sunday with a bike ride through the Hill Country.
About 2,300 people brought their bikes out to Dripping Springs to join Livestrong founder and Austinite Lance Armstrong for the ride.
Livestrong serves as a charity, but also as a social network, keeping cancer patients in touch with others in similar situations.
Rica Mendes underwent a double mastectomy this summer and will begin her second round of chemotherapy when she returns to her home in New York.
Read more and watch the news story video here...
About 2,300 people brought their bikes out to Dripping Springs to join Livestrong founder and Austinite Lance Armstrong for the ride.
Livestrong serves as a charity, but also as a social network, keeping cancer patients in touch with others in similar situations.
Rica Mendes underwent a double mastectomy this summer and will begin her second round of chemotherapy when she returns to her home in New York.
Read more and watch the news story video here...
Battling Breast Cancer: Special Blog with LoHud.com
Sept. 29 - Oct 31, 2011
http://breastcancer.lohudblogs.com/
A note from Journal News editor Liz Johnson:
You all can already see that Rica Mendes, a single mom from South Salem, will be leading this Battling Breast Cancer blog, and sharing her story all month.
But features writer Linda Lombroso will introduce readers to Rica in print, too, this Sunday. Here’s a sneak peek at Linda’s story — one that I’m sure will help you get to know (and love!) Rica.
Rica is so brave to share her story here with us, and we’re very happy to have her.
Read the blog from the beginning here...
A note from Journal News editor Liz Johnson:
You all can already see that Rica Mendes, a single mom from South Salem, will be leading this Battling Breast Cancer blog, and sharing her story all month.
But features writer Linda Lombroso will introduce readers to Rica in print, too, this Sunday. Here’s a sneak peek at Linda’s story — one that I’m sure will help you get to know (and love!) Rica.
Rica is so brave to share her story here with us, and we’re very happy to have her.
Read the blog from the beginning here...
The Journal News, Oct. 1, 2011:
Fearing breast Cancer's Costs
Written by Linda Lombroso
Silvia Flores put off going to the doctor when she found a lump in her breast.
Clara Castillo had a double mastectomy but worried she wouldn't be able to afford reconstructive surgery.
Though both women had jobs, neither had health insurance — a troubling fact that complicated their attitudes toward treatment.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins today amid a troubled economy, doctors say women and their families increasingly are worrying about treatment costs and how to pay for them.
Read more here...
Silvia Flores put off going to the doctor when she found a lump in her breast.
Clara Castillo had a double mastectomy but worried she wouldn't be able to afford reconstructive surgery.
Though both women had jobs, neither had health insurance — a troubling fact that complicated their attitudes toward treatment.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins today amid a troubled economy, doctors say women and their families increasingly are worrying about treatment costs and how to pay for them.
Read more here...
June 24, 2011: Family Does Restaurant Deal Fundraiser to Fight Cancer
http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/family-does-restaurant-deal-fundraiser-to-fight-cancer
By Tom Auchterlonie | | June 24, 2011
Rica Mendes and her children, Zach and Ariella, have lost friends and a relative to cancer. In reaction, the South Salem family teamed up withthe Mount Kisco Applebee's Thursday to do a benefit fundraiser.
The deal involved allowing for customers to print out an online flyer and present it at Applebee's in exchange for donating 10 percent of the customers' payments to the LIVESTRONG Foundation, founded by cyclist Lance Armstrong. The goal is to raise $25,000, and so far $5,000 has been raised, according to Mendes...
Read more here...
By Tom Auchterlonie | | June 24, 2011
Rica Mendes and her children, Zach and Ariella, have lost friends and a relative to cancer. In reaction, the South Salem family teamed up withthe Mount Kisco Applebee's Thursday to do a benefit fundraiser.
The deal involved allowing for customers to print out an online flyer and present it at Applebee's in exchange for donating 10 percent of the customers' payments to the LIVESTRONG Foundation, founded by cyclist Lance Armstrong. The goal is to raise $25,000, and so far $5,000 has been raised, according to Mendes...
Read more here...
4/26/2011: Stamford High Performers Partner with LIVESTRONG
http://stamford.patch.com/articles/stamford-high-performers-partner-with-livestrong#c
Help the Strawberry Hill Players pack the house for their spring production of "Grease" and enjoy discounted matinee tickets for a great cause.
By Caroline Sadowska | April 26, 2011
At 2 p.m. on May 14, members of Stamford High School’s Strawberry Hill Players will perform the jubilant musical “Grease” and raise money for LIVESTRONG at the same time.
When you purchase tickets to the matinee on the organization's website and enter the coupon code “livestrongshs” — you will receive a discounted ticket price and help a great cause. One dollar from each ticket sold will go to LIVESTRONG, the organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer...
Read entire article here...
Help the Strawberry Hill Players pack the house for their spring production of "Grease" and enjoy discounted matinee tickets for a great cause.
By Caroline Sadowska | April 26, 2011
At 2 p.m. on May 14, members of Stamford High School’s Strawberry Hill Players will perform the jubilant musical “Grease” and raise money for LIVESTRONG at the same time.
When you purchase tickets to the matinee on the organization's website and enter the coupon code “livestrongshs” — you will receive a discounted ticket price and help a great cause. One dollar from each ticket sold will go to LIVESTRONG, the organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer...
Read entire article here...
3/29/2011: Zachary Mendes named "Whiz Kid" by
Bedford-Katonah Patch for his LIVESTRONG Efforts
http://bedford.patch.com/articles/meet-zachary-mendes
Meet Zachary Mendes...
Inspired by Lance Armstrong, this 7th-grader cycles to make a difference.
By Jessie Jafet | Email the author | 10:00am
Whiz Kid: Zachary Mendes
Whiz Kid Accomplishment: Along with his mother, Rica Mendes, Zach has been a founding member of the Fairfield-Westchester Counties' Team benefitting Livestrong, the organization started by Lance Armstrong to raise awareness and money for the millions of people affected by cancer.
Whiz Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: Zachary, a Lance Armstrong fan since 2009, watched as his mother’s interest in cycling took on a serious purpose....Read the full article here: http://bedford.patch.com/articles/meet-zachary-mendes
Meet Zachary Mendes...
Inspired by Lance Armstrong, this 7th-grader cycles to make a difference.
By Jessie Jafet | Email the author | 10:00am
Whiz Kid: Zachary Mendes
Whiz Kid Accomplishment: Along with his mother, Rica Mendes, Zach has been a founding member of the Fairfield-Westchester Counties' Team benefitting Livestrong, the organization started by Lance Armstrong to raise awareness and money for the millions of people affected by cancer.
Whiz Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: Zachary, a Lance Armstrong fan since 2009, watched as his mother’s interest in cycling took on a serious purpose....Read the full article here: http://bedford.patch.com/articles/meet-zachary-mendes
3/8/2011: WICC-600 Tony Reno with Rica Mendes
9/2/2010: 30 Minutes of Mojovation
30 Minutes of Mojovation interview with guest, Rica Mendes, LIVESTRONG Leader. Danielle "Mojovator" Hawthorne, hosts "30 Minutes of Mojovation", an energizing and inspiring bi-weekly show featuring original content.
TUNE IN: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mojovator/2010/09/03/30-minutes-of-mojovation
TUNE IN: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mojovator/2010/09/03/30-minutes-of-mojovation
4/10/2010: Talk of the Town
RECORD-REVIEW "Talk of the Town"
By BONNI BRODNICK
Rock the Ride & Run. This is the mantra of Rica Mendes, LIVESTRONG leader for Westchester and Fairfield counties, who is at the front of this race that kicks off on Sunday, April 25 at noon at Scotts Corner Market...
Read the full article: http://www.bonnibrodnick.com/2010/04/record-review-talk-of-town_10.html
By BONNI BRODNICK
Rock the Ride & Run. This is the mantra of Rica Mendes, LIVESTRONG leader for Westchester and Fairfield counties, who is at the front of this race that kicks off on Sunday, April 25 at noon at Scotts Corner Market...
Read the full article: http://www.bonnibrodnick.com/2010/04/record-review-talk-of-town_10.html
Fall 2009: Rica's Double Century
Mendes Rode Bike to Raise Money to Battle Cancer
Lewisboro Ledger | September 30, 2009
Rica Mendes of South Salem rode her bicycle 200 miles on Sunday, Sept. 13, in a solo Grassroots LIVESTRONG event to raise money for Lance Armstrong Foundation's fight against cancer...
Read the full article here: http://www.transalt.org/newsroom/media/3454
Lewisboro Ledger | September 30, 2009
Rica Mendes of South Salem rode her bicycle 200 miles on Sunday, Sept. 13, in a solo Grassroots LIVESTRONG event to raise money for Lance Armstrong Foundation's fight against cancer...
Read the full article here: http://www.transalt.org/newsroom/media/3454
Other articles
- Bicyclist's $2.9 million verdict puts the chill in municipal trail access
Read more: http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Bicyclist-s-2-9-million-verdict-puts-the-chill-587435.php - Bloomin' Metric raises everyone's awareness about cycling
Read more: http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bloomin-Metric-raises-everyone-s-awareness-about-496889.php