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A 46-year-old Albany woman who beat stage 3 colon cancer is teaming up with her surgeon to spread a message that could save thousands of lives. Their mission: get people screened before it's too late.
A powerful new art exhibit in Albany, Australia brings long-forgotten voices to the surface. Five portraits now celebrate the women who built lives and community at a remote whaling station from the 1950s to 1970s.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in downtown Albany to pick up trash and beautify their city in celebration of Earth Day. The annual cleanup brought together community members who fanned out across the streets to make their neighborhood cleaner and greener.
Ross Stores and Boys and Girls Club are teaming up for the 12th year to help local kids succeed in school. Last year, Albany raised over $2,400, and this year they're aiming even higher.
Over 220 cancer survivors and their loved ones will gather for a free celebration dinner in Albany, Georgia, where hope takes center stage. The annual event brings together families touched by cancer to share meals, stories, and the kind of magic that only happens when survivors unite.
Samaritan's Purse is mobilizing volunteers in New Albany, Mississippi to help families rebuild after a devastating ice storm. No experience needed—just a willing heart to serve your neighbors.
A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."
The University at Albany men's lacrosse team secured their third consecutive America East Tournament title with a thrilling 14-11 comeback victory over Vermont. The win earns the Great Danes their 12th conference crown and a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
A spectacular light installation spanning 12 kilometers of Western Australia's coastline is drawing thousands to Albany. Finnish artist Kari Kola created the world's largest light show, blending Indigenous culture with cosmic wonder.
Researchers have cataloged 115 edible forest species and generations of indigenous knowledge in South Africa's Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany region. The groundbreaking database reveals how traditional wisdom could unlock new opportunities for nutrition, conservation, and community livelihoods.
Retired professionals across Long Island are turning free time into community impact, with 500 AARP volunteers and 2,500 Northwell helpers leading a post-pandemic volunteer surge. From hospital pet therapy to lobbying in Albany, these experienced do-gooders prove that retirement is just the beginning.
More than 400 cancer survivors and their families gathered in Colonie, New York, to celebrate hope, resilience, and life itself. Former NBA player Derrick Rowland shared how his prostate cancer diagnosis taught him to cherish every ordinary moment.
Four Australian family members spent ten months picking up trash every Friday along a 43-kilometer stretch of highway, collecting over five tonnes of rubbish to reach their sweet reward. Their mother's daily litter-picking habit inspired a mission that's cleaning up the country one bag at a time.
What started in Kate and Rick Robertson's garage has grown into a community robotics center serving hundreds of students across New York's Capital Region. Their Innovation Station hosted Robotics Night at RCS High School, inspiring young engineers from kindergarten through high school.
A quick-thinking fire crew pulled an injured swimmer to safety after a dangerous fall at a New York gorge. Despite the treacherous terrain and a 45-minute technical rescue, everyone made it home.
Ginger Miller is just 16 gigs away from becoming the world's oldest active female drummer, and she's booking summer shows to honor her late son. A percentage of every performance goes to cancer research in his memory.
Eight high school juniors, most of them volunteer firefighters themselves, are lobbying state senators to pass a bill expanding tax relief for New York's dwindling volunteer emergency responders. With just days left in the legislative session, these teens are racing against the clock to protect the future of volunteer fire and ambulance services.
Indiana University defeated Miami to claim its first-ever football national championship, sending the town of Bloomington into joyful chaos. Fans lined up for hours to buy merchandise while students celebrated until 4 a.m., making Tuesday morning classes optional for many exhausted Hoosiers.
Clare Reilly just became the first person to complete Australia's grueling 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi trail in a wheelchair, proving that multiple sclerosis doesn't define what's possible. Her journey through forests, mountains, and dunes is raising funds for MS research and rewriting the rules on adventure.
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