Austin Animal Center Throws Snow Party For Terminally Ill Dog
AUSTIN — The Austin Animal Center will do anything for one of its own, even if it means a blizzard.
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Four Hundred Students Gather To Sing Outside Home Of Teacher Battling Cancer
NASHVILLE, TENN. — A lesson in compassion isn’t something you expect from high school students. But a group of 400 students from Nashville’s Christ Presbyterian Academy showed up outside the home of a cancer-stricken teacher to sing songs of worship when he could no longer teach. Ben Ellis, … Read More
Australian Radiologist Recreates Famous Celebrity Pictures To Help His Patients
AUSTRALIA — A patient broke down in front of Mark Udovitch and her tears changed his life forever.
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After Getting Sick, This 15-Year Old Missed Her Favorite Band’s Concert — Until They Surprised Her
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A 15-year-old girl at nearby Hospice Austin’s Christopher House was confined to her bed and unable to attend the concert.
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Around Us: Chicago Police Honor Girl With Terminal Cancer
CHICAGO — When members of the Chicago Police Department learned about Madison Pruitt’s wish to be a police officer as she battles terminal cancer, they had a whole day set up just for her.
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Marine Poses As Doctor To Surprise His Mom Undergoing Chemo
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — When Mary Glasure had to undergo her first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer this month, the mother of seven admittedly needed a morale boost.
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Washington Woman’s Dying Wish Is Her Three Dogs Get Adopted Together
SEATTLE — A Washington state woman facing terminal lung cancer is desperately trying to find a home for her three dogs, dubbed the “Aussie Posse.”
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‘What’s For Dinner’ A Free Program At K21
WARSAW — What’s for dinner? This question is a tough one for most families.
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American Girl Doll Helps Girl With Cancer
ST. LOUIS — Elsa Wiemerslage is about to start her third round of chemotherapy. By her side is a new doll that looks just like her.
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Pennsylvania Man And Dog Work On Bucket List Together
ERIE, PENN. — It’s been a busy few weeks for Todd Burchanowski, of Erie, and his 8-year-old dog, Reyes, an outgoing mixture of poodle, beagle and best friend.
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Firefighters Escort 6-Year Old To Her Last Day Of Chemo
MORAGA, CALIF. — When a group of firefighters met 6-year-old Finley Brown at a summer festival in Moraga, California, they were instantly charmed.
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UCLA Frat Boys Help A Little Girl Battling Cancer
LOS ANGELES — Twelve-year-old Lexi Brown has cancer, and she recently spent some time at the MattelChildren’s Hospital UCLA in California.
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Local Family Seeks Help In Mother’s Battle Against Cancer
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2012, at the age of 26, Wawasee graduate Adrian McDaniel found herself in the doctor’s office receiving a diagnosis that would change her life. McDaniel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma — formerly known as Hodgkin’s disease. The disease is a form of cancer that … Read More
Argos Not In Giving Mood
BOURBON – Argos won the girls basketball game Tuesday night over Triton, 57-25. Triton then handed a check to Ounce Of Prevention of Marshall County for the sum of $1,331 to go toward those dealing with cancer.
Read MoreDiabetes And Cancer Management Presentation
WARSAW — There will be a presentation on diabetes management for individuals with or without cancer from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at K21 Health Service Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, in conference room A. The presentation will focus on how the food you eat affects your blood sugar levels and ways to manage the disease through meal planning.
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Cockopalooza Events Promise a “Party With a Purpose”
ELKHART – The Pillars of Elkhart have partnered with the Cockopalooza committee for the 12th annual Cockopalooza cancer-fighting events happening over the next several weeks. The group, comprised of all volunteer members, will be hosting events in downtown Elkhart to support local non-profit agency, United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, focusing on juveniles battling cancer.
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