Charity

Last summer the craze around the country was to dump a bucket of ice cold water on your head to show your support of ALS, the crippling disease that was first brought to people's attention by the great Lou Gehrig.

There is an important fundraiser happening Saturday that involves a 125 mile motorcycle ride, horses, and veterans and it covers 4 counties. The Verde View Equestrian Center Horsepower For Heroes and Red Knights Chapter 40 presents "Lifting Up" Everyday Heroes and a huge motorcycle charity ride that kicks off in Greene.

Jim Steel was a man who's future held no hope and therefore his focus was on making the most of the time he had remaining. Jim body was consumed by ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is is terminal. There is no cure and this horrible disease took my friend Jim's life on November 27, 2007.

The Volunteers of America announced this week that they'll be closing all 11 of their upstate New York thrift stores by this September.

One man from Florida reached an amazing milestone - he just donated his 100th gallon of blood!

That sandwich you take for granted could be heating up to win a local bars or restaurants some nice cash and support a good cause at the same time.  Tioga Downs Casino is hosting their first ever Belly Busting Burger Battle track side on July 19th and all proceeds will benefit local children attending The Salvation Army's Long Point Camp on Seneca Lake.

This Saturday, June 6th runners from all over the Southern Tier will converge in Greene for the 5th Annual ‘Greene Running 4 A Reason’ 5K Run/Walk, which is a USATF/RRTC certified course.

Need a little Monday morning inspiration? 92-year-old Harriette Thompson just became the oldest woman to ever complete a marathon.

Thanks to Randy Houser, Army vet Aaron Woods doesn't have to worry about putting food on the table for the next year. In an incredible act of kindness, Randy surprised Corporal Woods and his family in Boise, Idaho with free groceries for 12 months.

The food may be just be starting to cool from Endicott Restaurant Week which wrapped up last night in the village, but today Binghamton received some very good news with figures in from the 11th and most recent Binghamton Restaurant Week that ended April 2nd.

The shoe company, TOMS, is doing a really great giveaway during the month of May to help children in need! The best part? You can help change someone's life!

Nepal is still reeling after a devastating earthquake rocked the country on Saturday, with the death toll climbing to more than 4,200 people. That's only an estimate as the news from the region is grim.

If you're planning that wedding and want to help out a good cause at the same time, you might want to check out "Brides Against Breast Cancer," a national nonprofit that tours the country donating wedding gowns with the proceeds directly going towards programs and services for people who are impacted by cancer.  The Johnson City YMCA hosts a tour stop on May 9th.

The Binghamton YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all and you're invited to support the YWCA with a delicious  meal enjoy a delicious meal and hear stories of hope and triumph at the 5th Annual Purse and Passion Brunch.