Isaac Goby’s fistful of hair dangled next to his face mask, concealing the smile beneath. The fifth-grader was elated to donate his blond locks to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a childhood cancer fundraiser championed by his school, Calusa Elementary in Boca Raton. “I did this because my neighbor has cancer and I wanted my hair to…
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‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
Thousands of cyclists set off on a two-day adventure this weekend with the goal of raising more than $3 million for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Source: ‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
Moms donate thousands of ounces of breast milk to help mother undergoing cancer treatment
(WASHINGTON) — A woman who was diagnosed with cancer months after giving birth has received thousands of ounces in breast milk donations from fellow moms she’s never met. Rhiannon Lindley, 27, recently put a call out on her Facebook page asking for milk donations and the response “blew her away.” “It’s hard to describe how…
Pole vault superstar Eliza McCartney turns pancake chef for children with cancer
The Olympic star paid a visit to Camp Quality, lending a hand in cooking breakfast. Source: Pole vault superstar Eliza McCartney turns pancake chef for children with cancer
Jacksonville man continues to inspire long after dancing through cancer
A Jacksonville man who survived stage four brain cancer has found a career helping encourage the same people who saved his life. Source: Jacksonville man continues to inspire long after dancing through cancer
A cancer fighter, and the gift of a dream wedding she thought she’d never have
While still on her own difficult two-year road, Nikitia started her own non-profit called Kindred Angels. Source: A cancer fighter, and the gift of a dream wedding she thought she’d never have
Mother, military wife finds renewed passion during breast cancer battle
A cancer diagnosis can force you to redefine yourself, and that’s exactly what happened to one local military wife. Source: Mother, military wife finds renewed passion during breast cancer battle
‘Teen Mom’ Mackenzie McKee Posts Message About Mom’s Cancer Battle
‘Teen Mom’ star Mackenzie McKee posted a heartfelt message on Instagram about her mother Angie Douthit’s battle with cancer. Source: ‘Teen Mom’ Mackenzie McKee Posts Message About Mom’s Cancer Battle
Giuliana Rancic on how cancer helped her ‘appreciate the good things in life’
The E! News host also looked back on her humble beginnings. Source: Giuliana Rancic on how cancer helped her ‘appreciate the good things in life’
At 8, this Belleville girl has already beaten cancer and leukemia. Now she tackles school.
A Southern Illinois child has returned to school after a bone marrow transplant from her sister helped her defeat a rare and often fatal cancer and leukemia. Her family is grateful for the community’s support. Source: At 8, this Belleville girl has already beaten cancer and leukemia. Now she tackles school.
Family rallies behind daughter during cancer fight
On Boxing Day, the Aarts family will pack up their car and make the drive from Neepawa to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. It’s a routine occurrence for the family, but not an enjoyable one, as Chantel and her husband Travis take their daughter Makayla to her monthly chemotherapy sessions. Source: Family rallies behind…
PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise
PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise Source: PINKY SWEAR FOUNDATION: Foundation gives area children with cancer special holiday surprise
