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Second Annual Food Drive and Ruck Walk a Success!

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On Saturday, April 24, The Green Cocoon (TGC) partnered with Integrated Fitness of Dover (IF) for its second annual Food Drive and Ruck Walk to support the Dover Food Pantry. With the help of the Integrated Fitness coaches and the community, over 140 lb. of non-perishable food items was collected!

A Perfect Distance for All to Walk

The donated food was carried in backpacks by The Green Cocoon staff, IF coaches, athletes, and friends to the Pantry. The two-mile trek from the IF Studio to the Dover Food Pantry was the perfect distance to challenge most—3.4 miles.

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“We were thrilled to be a sponsor of this year’s event,” said Jim Materkowski, President and Owner of TGC. “Getting donations from the community here in Salisbury to help people in the Dover, NH area, shows how much people care about others.

Thank You to the Community

Thank you to the employees who walked in the Ruck Walk and who donated food. A special thank you goes to Jarrod Curtis of Verizon Wireless for the huge donation of food.

Candace Lord, co-owner of IF said, “Although the numbers were a little lower this year due to the pandemic, we still donated a lot of food to a great cause. We are looking forward to having this event again next year!”

A tentative date has been set for Saturday, April 23, 2022. Watch for confirmation on our Facebook page.

Second Annual Food Drive & Ruck Walk to Benefit Dover Food Pantry

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The Green Cocoon is excited to join the coaches, clients, and volunteers of Integrated Fitn es s of Dover for their 2nd annual Food Drive & Ruc k W alk, April 24 at 9 a.m. You are invited to bring your backpack/rucksack (filled or ready to be filled) to 44 Dover Point Road, Dover, NH. Walkers will carry all goods in rucksacks and walked two miles from Integrated Fitness to the Dover Food Pantry. Then items will then be donated to the pantry and the group will walk back to Integrated Fitness. Last year, the Walk attracted over 30 walkers who donated over 400 lbs. of food!

Additionally, if you can’t walk you can drop off canned food and non-perishable items up until the day of the Walk. There is a box in the entryway at Integrated Fitness for donations or bring them with you the day of the Walk.

Please practice social distance protocols while walking. Masks are required to unload the food once at the Pantry. Paper masks will be available.

To get involved, email info@integratedfitnessnh.com. Download the flyer and share it with friends!

The Green Cocoon Sponsors Rett’s Roost 2019 Superhero 5K

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The Green Cocoon was a sponsor of Rett’s Roost (Rett’s) 2019 Superhero 5K held on September 22 at the Throwback Brewery in North Hampton, New Hampshire. Rett’s is a nonprofit that helps children with cancer and their families.

Sponsoring this event has become a tradition for The Green Cocoon. We’ve been a sponsor for the last few years and plan to continue to do so as long as possible.

Because of the theme “Superhero 5K,” there were many people dressed in brightly-colored costumes. Due to the fundraising efforts of so many volunteers, over $18,000 was raised for Rett’s retreats!

Thank you to everyone who came out to run/walk, who donated their time and money and to Capstone Photography for taking such great photos from the day.

See you next year!

The Green Cocoon Attends Breast Cancer Awareness Event

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The Green Cocoon (TGC) owners Jim Materkowski and Candace Lord attended a breast cancer awareness event, “Evening by the Sea.” The event was held on August 11, 2019 at Wentworth by the Sea in Rye, NH. Moreover, it was a fundraiser put on by My Breast Cancer Support. The nonprofit organization provides financial and emotional support to breast cancer patients. These patients live not only in the Greater Seacoast area of New Hampshire but also in Southern Maine.

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“The team at The Green Cocoon not only loves working in our community, but also working with our community,” said Lord, herself a breast cancer survivor. “Awareness is very important to me as I am currently undergoing chemotherapy with one treatment left. Furthermore, my prognosis is great and I want to do whatever I can to help other women going through the same thing. Equally important is early detection.”

At the fundraiser attendees enjoyed music, complimentary champagne, hearty appetizers, dessert tastings, and gourmet coffees. Not to mention they were able to bid on silent auction items as well as win raffle gifts.

The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer

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The Green Cocoon, LLC (TGC) and Spray Foam Distributors of Boston (SFDoB) held a “Shave It Off to Beat Cancer” fundraiser on August 6. The event was held at SFDoB’s location in Waltham, Massachusetts. The fundraiser honored Candace Lord, TGC Vice President, and Kerry Blye from North East Foam Solutions. Moreover, both ladies were recently diagnosed with cancer and their prognoses and attitudes are excellent!

Shave It Off to Beat Cancer

Knowing that her hair would fall out soon, Lord decided to make the first move and shave it off and raise money for cancer research. She, along with family and friends, raised over $4,000 for research and all of the proceeds went directly to the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center.

Community Support Is Everything

Thank you to all of our friends, family, and co-workers who came out to show your support for this great cause. A special thank you to Keith’s Canteen who stopped by to feed all of us for FREE!

Candace Lord, The Green Cocoon Vice President, gets her first pony tail cut.

Just call him Friar Jon, The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

Before his head shaving, The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

After his head shaving, The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

A unique head shaving, The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

George likes his new look, The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

Candace Lord, The Green Cocoon Vice President, gets her head shaved to beat cancer!

Candace is rocking her new hair style - The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event — Candace is rocking her new hair style – The Green Cocoon Hosts Shave It Off to Beat Cancer Event

The Green Cocoon hosts Shave It Off for Cancer Event - Keith's Canteen was a sponsor — The Green Cocoon hosts Shave It Off for Cancer Event – Keith’s Canteen was a sponsor

The Green Cocoon Sponsors Rett’s Roost 5K 2018

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The Green Cocoon was a sponsor of Rett’s Roost 5K held on September 23. Rett’s Roost is a nonprofit that helps children with cancer and their families.

The event was held at the Throwback Brewery in Portsmouth and raised over $25,000!