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A minor league hockey team in Wenatchee, Washington, has raised $60,000 through annual fundraising games to support cancer education programs. Their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night brings the community together while funding vital resources for survivors.
A small Missouri community just set a 13-year fundraising record, raising nearly $34,000 in a single night to support local cancer patients. Pink Out Night brought together businesses, sports fans, and neighbors to make their biggest impact yet.
A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.
Retired firefighter Greg Leitz faced aggressive prostate cancer alone until a single phone call to VCU Massey Cancer Center's chaplain changed everything. His story reveals why emotional support matters just as much as medical treatment.
Over 100 cancer survivors gathered in The Woodlands for an elegant high tea celebration that proves life after cancer can be beautiful. One couple even met at the center and returned to celebrate their new chapter together.
A new charity providing free wigs to chemotherapy patients and people with hair loss conditions celebrated a heartwarming launch in Salisbury. OCTO transforms years of hospital wig donations into an official organization ready to help even more people across southern England.
Steven Spielberg and Hollywood stars rallied to support James Van Der Beek's family after the actor's death from cancer at 48. The GoFundMe campaign has now surpassed its $2 million goal to help his wife and six children.
A hairdresser who lost her hair during breast cancer treatment is now offering free cuts to anyone donating 12+ inches to a children's wig charity. Salons across the West Midlands are turning personal pain into powerful support for young cancer patients.
A hairdresser who wore wigs during breast cancer treatment is giving free haircuts to anyone donating 12+ inches of hair to children who've lost theirs. Carla Whelan's salons across the West Midlands are partnering with the Little Princess Trust to help thousands of young people feel confident again.
The Careity Foundation has spent 21 years helping uninsured cancer patients navigate treatment, providing everything from mammograms to emotional support. At their recent survivor luncheon, 80 people gathered to celebrate journeys of hope and healing.
After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.
A therapist in Leeds discovered her flock of sheep has a remarkable ability to help patients heal emotionally. What started with one grieving widow's first laugh in a year has grown into a unique therapy practice.
Thousands of runners braved freezing temperatures to complete the 19th annual Donna Marathon in Jacksonville Beach, raising over $240,000 for breast cancer support. Families, survivors, and dedicated athletes united in frigid conditions to prove love and hope are stronger than any challenge.
Over 100 volunteers gathered in College Station to pack comfort boxes for women fighting breast cancer, creating warm hugs in cardboard form. The Blessing Box Project, born from founder Dawn Compton's own 2018 cancer journey, has shipped thousands of boxes nationwide since 2019.
Shore Medical Center is offering a free six-week workshop to help cancer survivors and caregivers thrive during and after treatment. The Stanford-developed program starts February 24 and welcomes anyone affected by cancer, regardless of where they received care.
A group of breast cancer survivors in Covington, Louisiana, is transforming a former doggy daycare into a thrift store that will provide free care baskets and support to cancer patients who can't afford treatment. The Pink Ladies are opening their doors January 30th to help women facing the same fears they once did.
A major UK salon chain is giving free haircuts to anyone donating at least 12 inches of hair to help children with cancer. Regis and Supercuts' 65 salons will collect donations all year to create real hair wigs for young people battling hair loss.
A new app called CancerBuddy lets cancer patients swipe to find support buddies who understand their journey. Created by a social worker with 33 years of experience, it's breaking through privacy barriers to build life-saving connections.
Former Charleston basketball player Dalton Bolon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most three-pointers in 24 hours to fund his best friend's cancer treatment. The same friend who rebounded for him every day in college now faces stage 4 colon cancer.
A West Virginia cancer center is bringing survivors, families, and caregivers together through monthly gatherings designed to celebrate life beyond treatment. The "Thrivers Night Out" series offers everything from painting nights to fashion shows, creating a support network that extends far beyond hospital walls.