It’s been the ultimate fight for a Bradford County firefighter, and on Thursday — a year after his diagnosis — he successfully completed his treatment for cancer. Source: Veteran Bradford County firefighter rings the bell year after cancer diagnosis
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Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit
When Matthew Kennedy and his family heard his diagnosis, they were sure they’d misunderstood. A healthy 48-year-old firefighter/EMT has stage-four cancer? Source: Cancer can’t douse Vancouver firefighter’s spirit
Survivor Winner Donates Entire Million Dollar Prize to Veterans: ‘I Am Very Fortunate’
“There are people who need that money more,” Mike Gabler told host and executive producer Jeff Probst during the _Survivor_ after-show on Wednesday Survivor 43 winner Mike Gabler made history on Wednesday night after he revealed he’d be donating his entire $1 million prize to veterans. The heart valve specialist, 52, had been telling viewers…
Once homeless San Antonian wins recognition for helping others
The Texas Homeless Network recently recognized Kameron Rhys for his work helping some of San Antonio’s most vulnerable residents. Each person who enters the homeless resource center in downtown San Antonio has traveled a unique path to get there. No matter their history, Kameron Rhys, 26, greets them with a smile. “He’s the first face…
Raising Childhood Cancer Awareness: Her Son’s Story
As September draws to a close and October begins, Geri Edwards, an employee with Iredell Health System, wishes to bring special attention to a topic close, and sadly too close, to her heart — childhood cancer. September was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. And though September has just concluded, we should at all times be…
Chef takes a leap for charity: Lymphoma survivor who skydived to raise funds urges people to trust their gut if they notice anything
When chef Fabian Menkenhagen came to Belfast in May 2010 “for a year before heading on”, little did he know he would find love, make here his permanent home, and face the challenge of his lifetime following a shock cancer diagnosis. Fabian, a chef at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast, lives in Mallusk with his partner…
Boutique owner hopes to empower others with breast cancer
When Annmarie Beard discovered a lump in her breast, she didn’t wait. She called her doctor right away. When Annmarie Beard discovered a lump in her breast, she didn’t wait. She called her doctor right away. She was told the earliest she could be seen was three months later. Frustrated, she called the place where…
Doctors help newlywed overcome her cancer diagnosis. She’s now a soon to be mother
Hope Mavridis and her doctor have been through an experience that has bonded them for life. FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Hope Mavridis believes in miracles. She said her doctor helped make her miracle possible. “I have a love for Dr. Davis that I can’t explain,” Mavridis said. “She is an angel.” They have been through an…
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…
Tulsa Woman Gives Back To Community After Turning Life Around
TULSA, Okla. – A Tulsa woman is celebrating seven years of being clean from a life of crime and drugs, by using her time to give back to the homeless. But she wasn’t alone. Raittia Rogers Evangelism Ministries was joined near the Tulsa Day Center by two volunteers, who are just 10 and 14 years old. She hopes they develop the…