{"id":114342,"date":"2022-10-25T23:09:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T03:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114342"},"modified":"2022-10-25T23:11:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T03:11:48","slug":"service-electrics-team-chocolate-chip-cookies-making-strides-to-fight-breast-cancer-in-memory-of-their-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114342","title":{"rendered":"Service Electric\u2019s \u201cTeam Chocolate Chip Cookies\u201d Making Strides to Fight Breast Cancer in Memory of Their Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo provided courtesy of Service Electric Cable TV & Communications<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA – October 25, 2022 <\/strong>– It\u2019s been 8 years since Service Electric\u2019s \u201cTeam Chocolate Chip Cookies\u201d had their first walk together to fight breast cancer. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, 40 members of the team once again walked in the Lehigh Valley\u2019s \u2018Making Strides Against Breast Cancer\u2019 walk. The core of the team is made up of Service Electric employees who are honoring their friend and former coworker, Kathy Ruch. Kathy lost her battle with cancer in 2015, but the team continues to walk and raise money to support \u2018Making Strides Against Breast Cancer\u2019 each year.<\/p>\n

It started in October of 2014 when Team Chocolate Chip Cookies had their first walk together to honor their friend who was, at that time, fighting another battle with breast cancer after decades of remission. The morning of that walk was sunny and beautiful with events that included an opening ceremony, photo booth, refreshments and lunch, plus a special recognition for survivors like Kathy, who made sure that every teammate received a bundle of her delicious chocolate chip cookies.<\/p>\n

Team members were excited for the event, commenting, \u201cKathy was the best; she kept us on our toes, cared for us all, could laugh and cry in an instant, and was an amazing baker, friend and colleague.\u201d Another team member said, \u201cWe are very proud to honor our SECTV sister Kathy and support an event that helps women overcome trials with breast cancer. Some of these women are SECTV employees, and we\u2019re here to support all of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

So far, Team Chocolate Chip Cookies has raised more than $50,000 since 2014, including a record $7,500 in 2022. They intend to continue this tradition, raising money every year until a cure is found. The team holds fundraising events throughout the year, plus Service Electric is an event sponsor for \u2018Making Strides\u2019 and matches team donations.<\/p>\n

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About Service Electric Cable TV and Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Established in 1948 and still family owned, Service Electric is the largest privately held internet provider to homes and businesses in the Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA and Hunterdon County, NJ. Service Electric continues to build its positive reputation in the community through support of a variety of charities and nonprofit organizations, giving more than a million dollars each year in donations of goods, services and monetary funding. Beneficiaries include Valley Youth House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Susan G. Komen, Hispanic Center, Cay Galgon Life House, Diakon Adoption and Foster Care, and many more. SECTV also offers unique services to the Greater Lehigh Valley region including hundreds of high school and collegiate sports each year, plus exclusive coverage of Musikfest, IronPigs baseball and Phantoms hockey. www.sectv.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nService Electric Cable TV & Communications
\nJim Macdonald
\nhttps:\/\/www.sectv.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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