YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Danielle Covelli, marketing director for Covelli Enterprises, discusses the origins and growth of the annual Panerathon. The event, launched in 2010 in partnership with Mercy Health, supports the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, which aims to bring high-quality breast cancer care to the Mahoning Valley.
What began with a few hundred participants has grown to more than 13,000 last year. To date, the event has raised more than $5 million. Covelli emphasizes the role of the local community in the event’s success, noting its continued support through participation, sponsorship and volunteerism.
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