1. AJrOr.AtE :: CHAR TIES
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York City, ACS works to eliminaie
cancer through pfevention, edu-
cation and advocBcy throughout
the United Statesl
Since its beginiping in 1946,
ACS has spent mPre than $4 billion on funding research into
causes and cures!-more than any other nongovernmental,
nonprofit in the UlS.
are Organtzed t0 engage their communtties to deliver patient
programs and rarfe money on a local level ACS relies on the
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RELAY
FOR LIFE
There are morq than 120 American Cancer Society units across '
the country, negiqnal and local offices, like the one in Collier County, : American Cancer Societv, Callier unit
American Cancer Society
Seeking cauges, cures and commitment jn the fioht 2gslnst cancer for almost 70 years
by Satn Bor-uyer
he Ameftcan Cancer Society (ACS) has been working for , 2.5 million volunteers as well as professional staff. ACS
the last
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5 years to bring awareness to all forms of the conducts crucial research and provides Datients with the
deadly disease. Originally founded by doctors and business : one-on-one assistance during treatment
professipnals in New
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i lts most popular fundraising event is Relay for Life;
i there will be local relays throughout April in Naples,
: Bonita, Golden Gate and lmmokalee. E
: 239-261-0337 . 24/7 suppott helplute 1-80A ACS-2345
: Cancet.org or RelayForLife org/NaplesFL

2. Waterside Shops
stroll, shop, sip, dine and morer at this one-of-a-kind destlnation.
by Sam llowyer
aterside Shops js an upscale
shopping experience witn
more tnan 60 shops and
restaurants to choose from
The luxurious surroundings make customers
feel like they are taking a needed vacation
while picking up a gift or new ensemble for
their wardrobei With high_end designers
including Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Lily
Pulitzer, J CreW Talbot,s and Louis Vultton,
shoppers are guaranteed to leave with
items of the utfnost quality.
Waterside is equipped with superior
amenities including valet parking, com_
plimentary whqelchairs and strollers and
friendly concierge services Local shop_
pers can enjoy fiding their bikes through
Waterside to enjoy the landscaped exterior
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and spectacular fountains, and then park
their bikes in one of the five parking stands.
Watersjde is also pet-friendly and encour_
ages shoppers to bring their pooch for an
afternoon of luxury shopping. While you,re
out walking through Waterside and enjoy_
ing tne Florida sun and shaded courtyards,
your car will remain cool in covered and
easrly accessible parking garages. :
The shopping center launched a j
philanthropy event last year, Sip and Shop
Sundays, which give shoppers a chance to
enjoy drinks and live entertainment every
Sunday from i to 2 p.m. Guests 21 and
older are welcome to enjoy a bloody Mary
or mimosa while they stroll and browse
knowrng that the proceeds from the bar
sales benefit a different local nonprofit
organtzation from October through
March. Sip and Shop Sunday was created
ro ennance Waterside Shops visitors,
expeIence, while further strengthening
Waterside's community relationships.
Coins dropped into its fountains are also
donated each year to a selected charity
through the coins for a cause program.
Set in the exclusive city of Naples, this
shopping venue js worth exploring on your
next outing. Customers on a mission and
window shoppers alike are invited to wander
past cascading waterfalls, lush greens and
dramatic architecture while taking in the
beauty that is Waterside Shops. Et
Deta i ls ; wate rside shops
5415 Tamiami Trail in Naples
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3. Helping dhildren who've been removed from families due to negligence and abuse
riends of Foster Chlldren Forever fulfills the needs of
childien who enter the foster care system in our community
by focusing on the children they serve with targeted educa-
tional and enrichment opportunities thai allow each child to
aims to bolster education as a key to breakrng the cycle:of
i high-energy Boots & Boogie Bash, to be held April 2
fulfill his or hi3r potential
When it wqs launched
in 1999, Frierf ds provided
for a handful of children,
but now serves more
than 800 chil0ren annu-
ally with the guidance
FRIENDS
of Foster Children
B)flEVER
: and neglect.
: Friends of Foster Children Forever's signature event iS the
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of three full-!ime staff and more than 100 volunteers The Frlends ; is looking for members of the community to donate, volunteer,
of FosterChildrenhastwospecificprograms ProjectEnrichment ;getinvolvedwiththefosterchildrenof SouthwestFlorida.S
allows chrldren to take part in a wide variety of opportunities, such :
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