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Bangaru stands with her family at the walkathon

Walking for a Cause: Nidhisha Bangaru leads sinus cancer walkathon

Nihal Mark, Staff Writer Nov 29, 2023

In a heartfelt initiative to raise awareness and funds for sinus cancer research, senior Nidhisha Bangaru  spearheaded a walkathon dedicated to her late father, who passed away from this rare form of cancer. The walkathon, which took place on Nov. 19, promised to be a community-driven event, rallying...

Advisor of Relay for Life, Coffey, stands in front of bulletin board.

Michael Towers wins No Shave November

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

Run by Relay for Life, Westford Academy’s second No Shave November contest has ten male participants fundraising for the largest beard. The money raised will be going to the American Cancer Society. Jim Antonelli, David Delong, Ned Greene, Timothy Knittel, Wayne Kotary, Erik Ruhmann, Scott St. Denis,...

Haight returns from illness

Oct 7, 2013

Kathleen McAleese Managing Editor Cancer has managed to touch the lives of so many people in our community, and most students know someone affected by the disease. Cancer does not discriminate between aunts, uncles, parents, siblings, or in the case of Westford Academy, a favorite teacher. Jeff...

TeamWalk steps up against cancer

TeamWalk steps up against cancer

Jun 4, 2013

By Victoria Walker Staff Writer At 9:15 on Sunday, May 19, while many WA students were sleeping off prom, the annual carnival, and the Apple Blossom Parade, a group of around thirty met on the front steps of the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, set on a goal of curing cancer one step at a time....

Volleyball strikes down Cancer

Volleyball strikes down Cancer

Nov 16, 2012

By John Devereaux Staff Writer On Friday, October 26th, there was a volleyball game which helped raise money for cancer. This event was called Coaches vs. Cancer. Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity volleyball teams won against their rivals Acton-Boxborough. JV girls' volleyball team had an...