The ‘LEVI STRONG’ movement is gaining strength as fishermen wrap their hearts around one of their own. SANDUSKY, Ohio — At Sandusky Bait Company, they offer the usual tackle shop fare. Owners Steve and Tammy Hammer are also big on giving back. “All us fishermen, we try and rally around our own,” Steve says. Case…
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Michigan First Responders Throw Parade for 3-Year-Old Battling Leukemia
First responders in Michigan surprised their number one fan with a special parade, pulling out all the stops for a one-of-kind event to help cheer a 3-year-old boy recovering from cancer treatment. First responders in Michigan surprised their number one fan with a special parade, pulling out all the stops for a one-of-kind event to…
SHS Heart of Gold game helps girl battling childhood leukemia
The Stephenville Yellow Jackets marked “burning the wood” off of their season checklist when they secured a 42-21 win against their rival the Brownwood Lions on Friday night at Tarleton’s Memorial Stadium. Source: SHS Heart of Gold game helps girl battling childhood leukemia – Stephenville Empire-Tribune
Leukemia survivor raises money, awareness
A retired Burke County educator is working to raise money to help people battling leukemia and lymphoma. A retired Burke County educator is working to raise money to help people battling leukemia and lymphoma. On Saturday, Nov. 19, Libby Norvell of Morganton will participate in the Light the Night Walk to raise money for the…
Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson dedicates 3-sack outing to 5-year-old leukemia patient Hudson Gazsi
No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson set a Detroit Lions rookie record Sunday, generating three sacks in a 36-27 win over the Washington Commanders. The first-round selection played with extra motivation from five-year-old Hudson Gazsi, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Sept. 7. “This game is dedicated to Hudson, who is a kid who just got diagnosed…
‘Nicole had a special love’
A Laredoan whose battle with leukemia garnered national attention when she was 14 years old for being bullied has died. Nicole Lauren Pfister, 21, passed away on July 29. She started battling leukemia when she was 13 years old. She went into remission after a three-year battle only to continue her fight about five years…
Leukemia survivor leads group of cyclists encouraging others to join bone marrow donor registry
The Tour de TC covers hundreds of miles visiting transplant centers to raise money and awareness about Be The Match. BOSTON – It’s often a long and frustrating waiting game for people in need of bone marrow or stem cell transplants. Bob Falkenberg, who survived leukemia, found his match through the “Be The Match” program….
Prince George boy battling back from leukemia
Eli is eight years old and lives in Prince George. He’s a going concern, full of love and energy and spunk, just like any other Northern BC kid. He loves cars, super heroes and Paw Patrol. Eli was born with Down Syndrome and because of that his health is always closely monitored for potential issues….
How 7-year-old Beckham Goodale is fighting his leukemia with love
Beckham Goodale, 7, doesn’t let leukemia keep him down on visits to the hospital. He sweetens his trips with candy for his nurses and doctors. Source: How 7-year-old Beckham Goodale is fighting his leukemia with love
Boy, 7, battling leukemia gifted with dream wish of backyard ice rink
Keegan Williams, 7, is in the final stages of treatment for lymphoblastic leukemia. Keegan Williams zoomed around his back yard ice rink with all the exuberance and energy of any 7-year-old boy. But it wasn’t always this way. The Wyoming boy has battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia for more than three years and the treatment has…