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Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:45pm

The Levine Cancer Institute and Carolinas Imaging Services are presenting their Free to Breathe 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk this weekend.

Those who participate in the fundraiser help to raise awareness and fund vital research programs dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival.

Runners and walkers can join the fun at Park Road Park, located at 6220 Park Road in Charlotte, Saturday May 18, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Online registration is $10 for children ages 12 and younger. For all others, the cost is $25.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Race benefits two boys in need of transplants

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:00pm

The Active Charity Foundation is holding a fundraising 5k Run and Walk this weekend.

Proceeds from the Blue & Green 5k Kidney Run/Walk go toward the expenses a local family faces after learning that their two boys have a rare kidney disease.

Brothers Evan (15) and Eli (11) need kidney transplants and their father's medical insurance does not cover everything.

$200,000 is needed to help this family, and the Foundation is hoping to raise $50,000.

Participants are encouraged to wear blue or green in support of Evan and Eli, respectively.

Registered runners and walkers can join the race at the Colonel Francis Beatty Park, located at 4330 Weddington Road in Matthews, Saturday May 11, at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

Online registration is free.

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Mexican culture celebrated with free festival

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 8:00am

Mexican culture celebrated with free festival

The McAlpine Creek Park is inviting the public to a family friendly celebration of Mexican culture this weekend.

The 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fanta Festival features internationally known and local Regional Mexican music acts, traditional folkloric dancing, and tasty authentic foods.

In addition to goods and services offered by non-profit organizations and small-businesses, a full assortment of cultural goods can be found at the marketplace.

Children ages 6 through 12 can enjoy a free Soccer Clinic, while the whole family can join in an assortment of interactive games.

Festival-goers can catch the fun at McAlpine Creek Park, located at 8711 Monroe Road in Charlotte, Sunday May 5, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information on the Festival, call 704-941-6735.

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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:16pm

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

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Local student awarded Air Force ROTC scholarship

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 4:03pm

Local student awarded Air Force ROTC scholarship

Brian W.

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BeachFest Matthews 2013

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 3:48pm

Are you ready to enjoy the warm spring weather? Then come put your toes in the sand April 26 and 27 at BeachFest Matthews at Stumptown Park in Downtown Matthews.

As part of the two day festival we are bringing the beach, live beach music and shagging to you. There will also be rides to enjoy, sand volleyball to play, arts and crafts to create and a sand sculpture to see at the festival.

Scheduled to perform during the two day event are:

Friday, April 26th: 6pm-10pm
The Fantastic Shakers, Ken Knox and The Company

Saturday, April 27th: 10am-10pm
DJ Darryl Elkins, Band of Gold, The Extraordinaires, The Tams

The Sandy Feet 5K & Fun Run will be April 27 at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively. Proceeds will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity of Matthews.

Trade Street from the intersection of John to McDowell will close at 5:30 p.m.

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