Joey Wegner is a two-time cancer survivor who finally got to live out his dream on the baseball diamond — one of the few bright spots over the last year, though the challenges of enduring the pandemic and losing a close friend haven’t shaken his sprits. The Normal Community graduate gave up playing baseball six…
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Patient with Cancer Shares Tips for Being Your Biggest Advocate
Life is like a Mad-Lib, and Jennifer White is taking control of what she can fill in the blank spaces. The Atlanta-based cyber security consultant was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in January 2019. In July of that same year, White, a Boston native, came to Dana-Farber. She currently comes to Boston four times…
Dunlap Soccer Rallies Around Player Diagnosed with Cancer
DUNLAP, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The Dunlap girls soccer team had a big win Wednesday, weeks after its season ended. The team helped organize a fundraiser for 15-year-old Eagles player Tessa Sutton… Source: Dunlap Soccer Rallies Around Player Diagnosed with Cancer
Marine runs five marathons in five days for sister with cancer
A royal marine has run five marathons in five days to raise money for drugs to help prolong the life of his sister who has incurable cancer. Mike Francis, of Taunton based 40 Commando, took on the challenge after completing eight weeks of training. Justine Jianikos, from Pontypool, Wales, has stage four breast cancer that…
Cancer patient dances her way through treatment
Video: Cancer patient dances her way through treatment Rena Williams, 34, dances after each of her chemotherapy sessions to stay positive. Video: Cancer patient dances her way through treatment
Calusa Elementary family donates hair to benefit childhood cancer
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…
‘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
