It was one of the happiest times of her life, a Dexter woman learned she was going to have a second baby. But just a couple months into her pregnancy a potentially deadly diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. But her story became one of strength, hope and love. Source: Pregnant and diagnosed with cancer, Dexter…
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8-YO and mom hand out supplies to Oakland’s homeless
Eight-year-old A.J. Jackson is a little boy with a big heart, especially when it comes to homeless people. “When I see them on the street I feel bad because they are on the street. They don’t have any shelter or food or water. I just wanted to help them,” said A.J.For the past few months,…
Toddler cancer-free months after parents got married at hospital during his treatment
Logan Kinzel, 2, is now living the live of a typical kid, after spending six months in the hospital being treated for a second battle with brain cancer.”He’s cancer free, he doesn’t have cancer,” said Celia Kinzel, Logan’s mom. Logan’s illness was reported around the world in December, when his parents decided to get married…
In sickness and in health…Couple diagnosed with cancer days apart, battle disease together.
A couple is battling cancer together after receiving their diagnoses just days apart. Source: Couple diagnosed with cancer days apart
Fundraiser held for baby with rare syndrome
A fundraiser was held Sunday for a baby with a rare syndrome.Baby Oakley is the child of Allison Schweitzer, she’s an EMT at Louisville Metro EMS. Oakley is one of only two people in the world with “Med 12 Associated Syndrome.” After undergoing brain surgery, he’s having a hard time keeping up. So, Schweitzer took off work to take care…
Mother with cancer finds help for her daughter at Camp Kesem
Kellee Edwards sits on the front porch of her home in the Meadowthorpe neighborhood watching bicyclists and walkers power past. Because of her advanced cancer, she can only watch the people with powerful limbs and boundless energy soaring by. Her future is fuzzy. But she can plan for the future of her daughter, who is…
Despite her need for a lung transplant, she was determined to get her college degree
More than one doctor had told Blaire Strohn to quit school. As a teenager, she’d already lived longer than many others with the serious progressive genetic disease, cystic fibrosis, that has left her with the use of only a fifth of her lungs. “I was like, that’s not me, I’m not a quitter,” Strohn says…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! St. Jude cancer survivor beats odds to become a mom
Considering all she’s been through — an eight-year fight against cancer, her body shot through with toxic chemotherapy drugs and radiation — Tayde Cruz Dodds had no reason to think she’d ever be enjoying an afternoon spent bouncing her smiling, cooing, baby girl on her knee. “Uno, dos , tres — weeee!” the 37-year-old native of Mexico said as she played with…
Roseville Salon Raises Funds for 3-Year-Old Battling Stage 4 Cancer
Wash, cut and blow dry.It appeared to be a typical day of pampering at Teezed Hair Studio in Roseville. But everyone who got styled Sunday helped 3-year-old Frankie Militano. “Very spunky, very energetic … and it’s fun to be around her because you learn new things about her every day,” said Mitchell Militano, Frankie’s dad….
California Bride Embraces Her Alopecia on Her Wedding Day: See the Stunning Photos
Kylie Bamberger is one gorgeous bride! Source: California Bride Embraces Her Alopecia on Her Wedding Day: See the Stunning Photos
Cancer survivor designs license plate to raise money for Bozeman nonprofit
Megan Buck, mother of two, cancer survivor and graphic designer, has created a colorful new Montana license plate to help the Cancer Support Community of Montana. “More often than not people don’t realize how important this kind of support is,” the Bozeman resident said. “People always donate to research, and it is important, but if…
This ballet company helps kids at homeless shelters share a love for dance
About 18 girls and boys put on new ballet shoes and mirrored an instructor’s movements. They turned out their feet to demi-plie — down, one-two, up, three-four — and they pointed their toes in tendu. Many of the children, who live with their mothers at Durham Rescue Mission’s homeless shelter, had never seen a ballet…
