During the Big Squeeze event this Saturday, Oct. 5, the Bassett Cancer Services Program will host an information table from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide program details and education on early detection of breast cancer. (Photo provided)
Massive exploitation to benefit Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cancer Fund
FLY CREEK — Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will hold its annual fundraising “Big Squeeze” event this Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The plant will donate proceeds from Saturday’s sale of gallons and halves of cider to the Bassett Healthcare Network through its “Friends of Bassett” initiative.
During the Big Squeeze event, the Bassett Cancer Services Program will host an information table from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide program details and education on early detection of breast cancer.
Participants also received information about free cancer screenings for underinsured and uninsured women ages 40 and older and men ages 45 and older provided by local CSP recruiters. There is also an opportunity to receive information. Eligible individuals have access to a wide range of services, including mammography, pelvic exams, clinical breast exams, Pap tests, and HPV testing, as needed.
Walk-in appointments are available to both insured and uninsured people who are scheduled to be screened, and eligible participants will be provided with a take-home colon cancer screening kit.
“The success of this Big Squeeze fundraiser allows our venue to promote early detection of breast cancer,” said Bill Michaels, owner of Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard. Ta. “Sadly, we have lost several friends and team members to breast cancer, but we are proud of the factory’s role in supporting the needs of local cancer patients.
“Bassett’s dedication to cancer detection and treatment is evidenced by the fact that we provide more than 19,800 mammograms and 25,500 ultrasounds annually,” Michaels added.
Bassett Healthcare Network is dedicated to promoting the well-being of our patients and communities. In line with its mission, the organization’s hospitals provide compassionate care to all individuals, regardless of their financial status. In particular, Bassett Cancer Center benefits from the support of generous donors who have established foundations such as the Bob Simon and Loretta Anagnost Foundation and the St. Agatha Foundation, both of which aim to support patients undergoing cancer treatment. I am.
In addition to the fundraiser, the factory will offer more than eight varieties of apples grown in New York State. A study by Cornell University found that more than a dozen compounds known as triterpenoids found in apple peels showed the ability to inhibit or eliminate cancer cells in laboratory cultures.
Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is located at 288 Goose Street in Fly Creek. For more information on Saturday’s Big Squeeze event, visit www.flycreekcidermill.com.
