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Walking Toward a Cure: Range Resources Partners with Local Nonprofits

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Jamie and Maddie Schisler with Range Resources employee Rebecca Muzika at Washington County’s March for Babies 

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Range’s Laural Ziemba and her mother, retired Washington County Clerk of Courts                                                              Barbara Gibbs at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Mother’s Day 2017

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 Rebecca, Jack, Olivia & Mike Mackin at Walk MS 2017

With spring in full swing and the last vestiges of winter bleakness replaced with new life: greenery and flowers in full bloom – it’s fitting that a number of organizations welcome the season with a series of fundraising walks, marches, and runs – all for a cure. 

For families who walk to remember a loved one, who march to raise money for a worthy cause, and who race toward better health for patients who are still fighting, these fundraisers represent not only an opportunity to raise dollars for research and greater awareness, but also a chance to take action, to do something, to take back some control over an illness or event that can seem daunting, debilitating, overwhelming, and hopeless.  Gathering with like-minded members of the community in pursuit of a common goal is where hope can be found once again, and new resolve in the search for a cure. 

Employees of Marcellus Shale driller Range Resources regularly volunteer with local nonprofits to help raise money and to be part of ongoing efforts to improve the communities in which Range operates.  In April and May 2017, employees participated in the Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure; Walk MS: Washington 2017 in South Strabane Township; and the March of Dimes Washington County March for Babies in North Strabane Park.

In the weeks leading up the Race for the Cure, Range employee Annette Moran oversaw a weeklong fundraising effort at the company’s Southpointe office in Washington County, the proceeds of which were all directed toward the Race for a Cure.  A two-time cancer survivor, Annette lives in Bethel Park, PA. 

“During these 17 years since my initial diagnosis, I have seen so much progress in cancer treatment; research; and an increase in the number of survivors, partly due to the funds that are raised by the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure,” says Annette.  “Cancer treatment is a tough journey, to say the least.  You better believe I will continue to raise awareness for this cause and I am very fortunate that over the past several years, Range has helped me with all the fundraising that I’ve wanted to do in the office, and has supported me in every way possible.”

Cecil Township resident and Range employee Laural Ziemba also participated in this year’s Race for the Cure on Mother’s Day.  She’s there every year.  “My mom is one of five children, four of whom were impacted by cancer at some level.  Two of my aunts lost the battle, but two of them are 20-year survivors.”  

Range employees were in South Strabane to participate in Walk MS: Washington 2017 and in North Strabane Park for the March of Dimes Washington County March for Babies. 

“I have watched my mother-in-law battle Multiple Sclerosis for many years now, and it takes away so many basic things that we all take for granted,” says Range’s Mike Mackin.  “Along with the Range team that participated in the walk, I personally wanted to help raise funds and awareness so that years down the road, someone else doesn’t have to endure the pain, sickness and struggle that accompany MS.  And each step taken at Walk MS brings us closer to a cure.”

Finally, as a result of this year’s Washington County March for Babies, organizers report they raised over $90,000 for the March of Dimes and their continued fight against premature birth.  First time “marcher” and Range employee Alicia Schisler was there to represent Range, but also to march for her now four-year-old twins Jamie and Maddie, born prematurely in May 2013.  “It was great to connect with members of the community and employees from other local companies – Mylan had a big presence there, Columbia Gas was marching for babies.  I’m already looking forward to Range’s return to the event next year!”  

March of Dimes Senior Development Manager Eric Ficus is looking forward to next year too.  “We were so excited to have Range Resources join the walk this year, and we want to thank the employees and the leadership at Range for supporting the Washington County March for Babies.  Without the continued support from companies such as Range Resources our mission would not be possible.”

Over the past five years, Range’s corporate giving program has donated nearly $10 million to nonprofit and civic organizations in the areas where the company operates.  Most recently, Range was honored with the Washington County United Way Chairman’s Award for having the top campaign in Washington County.  

This article is written and sponsored by Range Resources.

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