Health

Polka Dot Mama Foundation Breaks World Record with Cancer Screening

Cary, NC – This May, Cary-based Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation broke the world record for largest skin cancer screening and now want to make this an annual public health event. Read more

Cary Business

New Community Class Teaches Business Skills, Partners with Mentors

Cary, NC – LaunchCARY, a new program for developing entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community, graduated its first class this month, all in a partnership with Dorcas Ministries, Wake Technical Community College and Cary’s Rotary Clubs. Read more

Dance

Cary Dance Studio Training Local Celebrities for Fundraiser

Cary, NC – The Triangle’s annual fundraiser for the National Inclusion Project returns this April, and Cary’s Fred Astaire Dance Studio is training the local celebrity participants to give audiences an entertaining night. Read more

Lucy Daniels Center

Cooking Competition Raises Money for Childhood Development Center

Cary, NC – Now in its third year, Cooking for a Classic has brought in funds and attention for the Cary-based Lucy Daniels Center. The latest competition highlights new initiatives at the center and gives participants a chance to win a VIP dining experience. Read more

Orangetheory Cary

Orangetheory Partners with American Heart Association for Fundraising Workout

Cary, NC – February is American Heart Month, a time for Americans to focus on their cardiovascular well-being. As part of that effort, Orangetheory Fitness in West Cary is holding a special workout session to raise money for the American Heart Association. Read more

How to Help Hurricane Florence Victims

Cary, NC – Cary avoided the worst of last week’s Hurricane Florence but other towns and cities along the North Carolina coast were not so lucky. Here are some organizations working to help people affected by the storm, and ways you can help them. Read more

Lobsterfest Returns with Fresh Lobsters for Fundraiser

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Food fundraisers abound in Cary over the year, celebrating so many of our favorite comforts and delicacies.  That list includes barbecue, fried chicken, fish, subs, and, yes, lobsters. Read more

9/11 Day of Service

Cary Non-Profits Look for Volunteers on 9/11 Day of Service

Cary, NC – For the past six years, local non-profits have counted on September 11 as a day to boost community volunteers and this year is no different, with an estimated 2,500 Triangle residents giving their time to these organizations, including several in Cary. Read more

The Carying Place

The Carying Place Commemorates 25 Years With Fundraising Race

Cary, NC – Since 1993, The Carying Place has helped working families get housing and education. They continue that mission with their Labor Day Race for Home this September, which is not only a way to raise funds but also a way to teach the community about the work they do. Read more

Waltonwood Cary Parkway

Waltonwood Running Food and School Supply Drive This Month

Cary, NC – With the school year starting soon, local Caryites can help make sure local children get everything they need as Waltonwood Cary Parkway holds a donation drive for food and school supplies this week and next. Read more