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Wāhine Toa Firefighter Calendar is looking to raise $300,000 for its second year - Thu 29 Oct

Ryan Bridge TODAY

Summary

Amy Acton announces her candidacy for governor of Ohio, emphasizing her commitment to combat corruption and reduce costs for residents. She pledges to lower taxes and prevent data centers from increasing energy bills, advocating for a shift away from billionaire interests in the state. Acton encourages Ohioans to vote by November 3rd.

In a separate segment, Kieran Morris highlights the return of the Women's Firefighter Calendar, which aims to raise funds for Breast Cancer Cure in New Zealand. Co-organizers Samara and Zoe share that they have set an ambitious fundraising goal of $300,000 after exceeding last year's target of $100,000 within the first 24 hours of sales. They discuss the personal motivations behind their involvement, particularly the increased risk of breast cancer among firefighters due to exposure to carcinogens.

The calendar not only garners local support but also attracts international interest, with sales reported from various countries around the world. The atmosphere during the photo shoot is described as supportive and empowering, with all proceeds from the calendar sales directed towards breast cancer research.

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