Author : Carrie Madrid

  There is nothing better than running to the concession stand for a favorite candy, soft-serve ice cream, iced cold Gatorade, fountain soda, or a hot item off the grill after recording the final out of a Little League® game. As the go-to spot for most local league complexes, the concession stand helps create rewarding volunteer opportunities and is an integral contributor to reaching fundraising goals. For Orangecrest (Calif.) […]

The CARE Project, Inc., a Riverside-based nonprofit supporting breast cancer survivors, has awarded a $5,000 grant to the children of Danny Riggs, who died from metastatic breast cancer. The donation is part of their “Adam’s Angels” program, which offers financial relief to children who’ve lost a parent to the disease, allowing them to focus on […]

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Evelyn Erives sits down with Carrie Madrid, a breast cancer survivor and the inspiring founder of The Care Project, a Riverside-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. In this heartfelt episode, Carrie shares her personal journey from diagnosis to advocacy, shedding light on the emotional […]

The “Best of Inland Empire 2025” survey (a reader-choice / favorite poll) highlights top businesses, institutions, and nonprofits across the Inland Empire. Winners span a wide spectrum — restaurants, entertainment venues, professional services, arts, health care, and more — reflecting what the community regards as best in class for 2025. These awards both recognize excellence […]

The CARE Project, Inc. Hosts Casino Night with Care to Honor Breast Cancer Thrivers and Community Leaders Most people know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but did you know that 1 in 726 men will also be diagnosed? Breast cancer does NOT discriminate, and neither does The CARE Project, “said Founder […]

Jeanice Lee talks to Carrie Madrid, Founder and President of The CARE Project Inc. Madrid shares her personal story that inspired her to create this organization to fill the gap in helping women and men going through breast cancer. She shares how they assist with co-pays, utility and cell phone bills, compression garments for lymphedema […]