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When Carolyn Bongirno was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30s, she discovered how her own struggle mirrored the hardship experienced by the families and children of those with cancer. To raise awareness and funds for cancer, Bongirno combined her desire for better cancer education and her love for ice skating to create the Skate for Hope Awareness and Research Fundraising Show Saturday at 5pm on May 2. Coupled with donations, the annual, star- studded ice skating performance has raised over $543,000 for cancer research. Two-time national champion and Bowling Green resident Alissa Czisny will perform this year.
$11. BGSU Ice Arena, 417 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green. skateforhope.org
