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Acts of Kindness•21m ago

Derby Crematorium Recycles Metal for £17K Charity Gift

A crematorium's metal recycling program just gave £17,000 to a charity founded by a teenage cancer patient. The scheme turns coffin fittings into hope for families facing the unthinkable. #

Google: charity donation•2 min read
Ireland Village Raises €3,252 for Cancer Support
Acts of Kindness•21h ago

Ireland Village Raises €3,252 for Cancer Support

A small Irish village just showed what community spirit looks like, rallying together to raise thousands for cancer support while celebrating youth sports achievements. From abseil challenges to camogie practice, Portlaw proved small towns make big impacts. ##

Google: fundraiser success•2 min read
Laredo's All-Volunteer Nonprofits Serve Thousands in Need
Acts of Kindness•1d ago

Laredo's All-Volunteer Nonprofits Serve Thousands in Need

In Laredo, Texas, three nonprofits run entirely by volunteers provide life-saving support to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and elderly residents without spending a dime on staff. Their secret: passionate community members who turned personal hardship into hope for thousands.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Free Retreat Helps Cancer Survivors Navigate Life After Treatment
Solutions•3d ago

Free Retreat Helps Cancer Survivors Navigate Life After Treatment

Cancer Support Community Iowa is offering a free day-long retreat for recent cancer survivors struggling with the transition from active treatment to everyday life. The program equips participants with tools for physical health, emotional wellness, and connection with others who understand their journey.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Kansas City Cancer Survivors Take the Runway at Bra Couture
Acts of Kindness•3d ago

Kansas City Cancer Survivors Take the Runway at Bra Couture

Cancer survivors in Kansas City are turning their journeys into works of art at the annual Bra Couture KC runway show and auction. The uplifting event celebrates strength, creativity, and survival while raising funds for cancer support.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Cancer Survivor Leads Ohio Horse Therapy for Patients
Acts of Kindness•4d ago

Cancer Survivor Leads Ohio Horse Therapy for Patients

After breast cancer treatment, Erich Hunker found healing at an Ohio equine center and is now launching a free support program using horses to help other cancer patients and survivors. The program starts in April and uses the calming power of horses to restore emotional balance.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Toledo Victory Center Gives Away 3,000th Free Wig
Acts of Kindness•Apr 5

Toledo Victory Center Gives Away 3,000th Free Wig

A Toledo cancer support center just reached a milestone three decades in the making: 3,000 free wigs given to patients facing their toughest battle. The Victory Center's recent fashion show fundraiser brought in $82,000 to keep these lifesaving services running at no cost to families.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Florida Cancer Luncheon Raises $60K, Honors 5 Heroes
Solutions•Apr 4

Florida Cancer Luncheon Raises $60K, Honors 5 Heroes

A Southwest Florida fashion show and luncheon brought together a community fighting cancer with compassion, raising $60,000 while celebrating five extraordinary advocates who've transformed patient care through dedication and heart.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•3 min read
Free Wigs and Healing Touch: Cancer Agency Helps Survivors
Acts of Kindness•Mar 31

Free Wigs and Healing Touch: Cancer Agency Helps Survivors

Little Red Door Cancer Agency provides free wigs, massage therapy, and wellness programs to cancer patients and survivors in Indiana. From Michelle's Boutique to specialized oncology massage, survivors like Reneé Jackson-Lester are finding comfort and confidence during their toughest battles.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•3 min read
Lake Buena Vista Relay Celebrates 20 Years Fighting Cancer
Acts of Kindness•Mar 26

Lake Buena Vista Relay Celebrates 20 Years Fighting Cancer

A daughter who gained 10 extra years with her mom thanks to cancer support now leads Florida's Relay for Life, turning gratitude into hope for hundreds of families. The 20th anniversary event has already raised $40,000 toward an $80,000 goal for the American Cancer Society.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•3 min read
Shreveport Cancer Survivors Get Weekly Walk Support
Health & Wellness•Mar 25

Shreveport Cancer Survivors Get Weekly Walk Support

Medical students in Shreveport walk every Saturday with cancer survivors, building friendships that last long after treatment ends. The program celebrates its fifth year with a special walkathon this weekend.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Tommy Tutone's 867-5309 Now Helps Cancer Patients
Videos•Mar 24

Tommy Tutone's 867-5309 Now Helps Cancer Patients

The most famous phone number in pop music history has found a new purpose. Tommy Heath, who sang "867-5309/Jenny" in 1982, partnered with the Cancer Support Community to turn the iconic digits into a free cancer support helpline.

Upworthy•2 min read
Cancer Survivor Helps 32 Years After Stranger's Kindness
Community Heroes•Mar 23

Cancer Survivor Helps 32 Years After Stranger's Kindness

A stranger's simple gesture during cancer treatment inspired Vandana Gupta to create V Care Foundation, which has spent three decades supporting cancer patients with medical aid, prostheses, and emotional care. Her Mumbai-based nonprofit ensures no one faces cancer alone.

The Better India•2 min read
Cancer Survival Hits 70% as Support Community Transforms
Community Heroes•Mar 16

Cancer Survival Hits 70% as Support Community Transforms

Seven in ten people now survive cancer five years or more, nearly doubling the rate from the 1970s. At Indianapolis' Cancer Support Community, hope has replaced grief as the center's mission shifts from end-of-life care to helping survivors reclaim their lives.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•3 min read
Cancer Support Community Hosts 36th Annual Angel Gala
Acts of Kindness•Mar 14

Cancer Support Community Hosts 36th Annual Angel Gala

The Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley is celebrating three decades of helping cancer patients with their 36th Annual Angel Gala this April. The event brings together survivors, supporters, and donors to honor the community that makes free cancer care possible.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Former Cricketer Raises $100K After Terminal Diagnosis
Community Heroes•Mar 11

Former Cricketer Raises $100K After Terminal Diagnosis

Luke Woodcock went from struggling to catch a cricket ball to facing a terminal brain tumor diagnosis. Now his community is rallying to fund experimental treatments and give him precious time with his kids.

Stuff NZ•2 min read
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Community Heroes•Mar 9

Lake Placid Skate Event Raises $26K for Cancer Travel Fund

A skating fundraiser in Lake Placid raised over $26,000 to help cancer patients afford travel to treatment centers. Cancer survivor Michael DeYear shared how the fund helped him access lifesaving care without financial stress.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
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Solutions•Mar 9

Palm Beach Luncheon Raises Record $1.3M for Cancer Care

A Palm Beach charity luncheon just shattered records by raising $1.3 million to support people facing cancer. The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope's annual "Shop the Day Away" event brought together a community determined to make a difference.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Gatesville Survivor Starts Breast Cancer Support Group
Acts of Kindness•Mar 7

Gatesville Survivor Starts Breast Cancer Support Group

A breast cancer survivor in Coryell County launched a new support group to help others facing the disease. The group offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and families to connect and heal together.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
Young Breast Cancer Survivors Unite at New Orleans Summit
Health & Wellness•Mar 6

Young Breast Cancer Survivors Unite at New Orleans Summit

Hundreds of young women diagnosed with breast cancer are gathering in New Orleans to find answers, support, and community through the Young Survival Coalition summit. The event addresses unique challenges like fertility, family planning, and genetics that younger survivors face.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read

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