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Bras Across The Canyon 2012 Photo Gallery

Townsquare Media — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:30:20 +0000

On October 20th 98.3 The Snake, KOOL 96.5, News Radio 1310 KLIX, and 95.7 KEZJ took over the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls for Breast Cancer Awareness. The idea was simple: between noon and two bring a bra and a $1 donation for the Mustard Tree Wellness Clinic and march the Perrine Bridge to raise awareness for Breast Cancer.

The first ever Bras Across the Canyon was a success thanks to you!

Backpacking Across The States to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Brad Weiser — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:05:32 +0000

At the recent Bras Across The Canyon event, I was blessed to meet so many great people. Some shared stories of pain, others of triumph and all of them were inspiring. Among those that attended were two self professed “regular guys” from Oregon who are anything but ordinary. Their names are Nick Coats and Gianluca [...]

Thank You! $24,771

Terry Morgan — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:17:32 +0000

"No child should die in the dawn of life" And thanks to you, the life saving research continues at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. This year you raised $24,771 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!

Ben and Hayden's St Jude Story [Video]

Jackie — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:33:14 +0000

This story really touches my heart. Please watch it to learn more about childhood cancer and what St Jude is all about.

St. Jude Virtual Tour

Brad Weiser — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:30:47 +0000

Learn more about St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Click Here

We need you to become a Partner In Hope. Call 1-800-942-8771 or Click Here to become a Partner In Hope online.

Carrie Underwood on St. Jude [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:05:47 +0000

Carrie Underwood is one of the many country artists who have visited St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. She's seen first hand, the care and life saving research being done at St. Jude

Become a Partner In Hope: Call 1-800-942-8771 or Click Here to give

How Has Cancer Affected You?

Jackie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:35:30 +0000

Everyone I know has been directly effected by cancer. I have seen friends lose sisters, Uncles, Grandparents, friends, etc. I think death teaches us a lot about who we are and what life really means to us. While loosing someone from old age seems natural, cancer seems so ridged. Cancer robs us of something that can't be replaced...our loved ones.

A 19-Year-Old Who Survived Cancer Just Won the Lottery

Jackie — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:04:29 +0000

According to the Baltimore Sun 19-year-old Nick Ruth of Towson, Maryland was diagnosed with leukemia eight years ago, and beat it four years ago. His cancer has been in remission ever since. And now . . . he's also WON THE LOTTERY.

Christian Bale Fulfills the Wish of a Dying Boy Who Wants to Meet Batman

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:03:58 +0000

Last November, 4-year-old Jayden Barber was diagnosed with a terminal case of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) leukemia. Jayden's dying wish was to meet Batman, so friends and family teamed up to have local actors pose as Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and Captain America and meet Jayden as he rode in a Batmobile and flashed the Bat signal.

But shortly after that event, Jayden got a call from the "real" Batman, Christian Bale, who flew Jayden and his entire family to Disneyland, where the two finally got to meet. And you'll never believe what happened next.

Kellie Pickler Shaves Head and Still Looks Amazing

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:41:43 +0000

Kellie Pickler’s hair is gone y’all! Rootin tootin! Lord have mercy! Ain’t that a stitch! Whatever else southern folk would say when something crazy happens. On Good Morning America yesterday, Kellie Pickler shaved her head completely bald in a show of solidarity for her friend Summer Holt Miller who will begin chemotherapy tomorrow after being [...]

Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw Stand Up to Cancer With Performances on TV Special

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:00:23 +0000

Two titans of country music — that’d be Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw — will do their part and stand up to cancer on Sept. 7. And just how will they show their support? With performances at the third annual ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon, aka SU2C, that’s how!

Young Cancer Victim Honored With His Own Burger Recipe [PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:15:16 +0000

In honor of a young boy who died of cancer last year, New Jersey DJ Matt Ryan from radio station 94.3 The Point is helping to make one of the child’s dreams a reality. When 9-year-old Mark Levine was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, he spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals [...]

Mother Induces Labor So Baby Can Meet Dying Sister

Kathy Landin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:07 +0000

Most parents and doctors wouldn’t even consider inducing labor early unless it were absolutely medically necessary. But, one mother decided that giving birth early was important to another member of the family. Namely, her daughter who was dying from a brain tumor.

Joe Paterno Afflicted with Lung Cancer After Firing From Penn State

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:39:24 +0000

Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.

Lindsey Miller, a Woman With Cancer, Asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt on a Date [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:45:06 +0000

Lindsey Miller, who looks healthy but is suffering from liver cancer, wants to start dating again. And to announce she is back on the scene, the 26-year old shot a YouTube video in which she asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who played a cancer patient in ’50/50,’ out for a cup of coffee. Will Gordon-Levitt say yes? Watch Lindsey’s video below and keep your fingers crossed for her.

Can Sitting Too Long Increase the Odds of Getting Cancer?

Kathy Landin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:30:19 +0000

A new analysis found that prolonged sitting and a lack of physical activity could be the cause of more than 90,000 new cases of breast cancer and colon cancer reported each year. The new data, being presented Friday at the annual conference of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), linked inactivity to 49,000 cases [...]

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Bring One Night of Fun to a Child Battling Cancer

Brad Weiser — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:06:22 +0000

Today, we met Sabrina Underwood. To say this amazing young woman has had a lot of tough times is an understatement. When she was just 3, she was diagnosed with leukemia. After several years of treatment, her mom smiles with a tear in her eye… remission. You’d think several cancer-free years of life would be [...]

500 Motorcycles Will Escort Buses to Camp Rainbow Gold

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:31:20 +0000

Camp Rainbow Gold was established 25 years ago by the American Cancer Society. It's a week long celebration of life for nearly 85 cacer survivors that provides them an "escape from the rigors of thier illness." The camp is free to these children and their families and is fully staffed by a medical team and a licensed social worker to make sure that the children are supported both emotionally and medically.

Every year, a bunch of bikers with big hearts get together and rally around the busses and escort them to camp. This year, around 500 bikers are expected to participate in the Motorcycle Escort to Camp Rainbow Gold.

Dying Girl With Cancer Wins Supporters With Bucket List Blog

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:45:05 +0000

Alice Pyne may not have a lot of time, but she's determined to make the most of what she has.

Alice is a 15-year-old British girl with terminal cancer who is made waves with a bucket list she's posted online.