Vespa Raffle Brings a Little Zip to a Good Cause

Coopersburg dealer Eurosports raises awareness for breast cancer research with a little help from Vespa Scooters.

Daren M. Vazquez spends most of his day selling macho motorcycles such as Triumphs, Ducatis, Moto Guzzis and Piaggios. But recently the marketing manager for Eurosports in Coopersburg has been keeping his eye on a little pink Vespa. “Vespa is one of the most trendy products out there,” said Vazquez, a Nazareth native. “It created pink Vespas just for breast cancer awareness. It’s a neat way to get their name out." The Vespa ("Wasp" in Italian) was born in 1946 in Italy as a low-cost product for the masses. Owned by Piaggio, the Vespa has become the No. 1 scooter company in the United States, according to the company. Today, one costs around $5,000, with the special pink model at nearly $6,000, Vazquez said. That popularity is helping …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Guide

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events Planned

Walk, run, party or buy a T-shirt as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and events and fundraisers are planned across the Lehigh Valley. Breast cancer affects one in eight women at some point during their life. Here's a look at what's coming up: Saturday, Oct. 8 - Fourth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer (CVC) Golf Tournament: At Whitetail Golf Course in Bath. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; a cookout and award ceremony is at 1:30 p.m. Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The local event was begun by KyleKern and friends. Golf packages are $85 per person; cookout only is$30. The Coaches vs. Cancer of Lehigh Valley Campaign will be kicked off with the Tip-Off Breakfast Oct. 30 …

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