Good News Notes: “Even as so many things have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic, cancer never sleeps but hope has not been canceled; that’s the message behind an event organized in Knoxville Saturday called, Lights of Hope Across America. The event honors and remembers loved ones who have faced cancer. The American Cancer Society Cancer…
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UMass Boston hockey players will roll to raise funds for cancer charity
Good News Notes: “Two varsity hockey players at a Massachusetts college are donning inline skates and planning to roll from Boston to Michigan to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Andrew Walker and Jacob Adkins, roommates at the University of Massachusetts Boston, departed from campus on Monday for a roughly 875-mile skate to Mason,…
Cancer prevention guideline emphasizes more physical activity, less meat and alcohol
Good News Notes: “An updated American Cancer Society guideline increases the amount of weekly physical activity recommended to reduce cancer risk. The guideline — published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians — also suggests individuals reduce consumption of red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, processed foods and alcohol, and includes evidence-based strategies to reduce barriers to…
Oxford teachers camp on school roof after students reach charity fundraising goal
Good News Notes: “Two Oxford Middle School teachers are camping on the school roof Thursday night after students hit a fundraising goal. Josh Smokovitz and Jason Cady told students they would spend the night on the roof if their classes raised the most money for the American Cancer Society. Of the $7,510.14 raised, their students…
FlowPlay Vegas World initiative generates $100,000 for cancer charity
Good News Notes: “Immersive gaming platform specialist FlowPlay has announced that its Vegas World in-game fundraising initiative has generated more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society in 2019. The company and its community of gamers continue to grow their support for the American Cancer Society and have raised more than $200,000 for the organization since 2016.” “During…
How Billy Porter Uses His Platform of Positivity to “Make the World a Better Place”
Good News Notes: “For Pose star and singer Billy Porter, having a philanthropic mentality isn’t seasonal; it’s just how he lives his life. So when PayPal called the 50-year-old actor to partner for their GivingTuesday campaign, it was a perfect collaboration.” “The company’s team-up with Billy combined with its emphasis on continual altruism seems to have…
News 2 Gives Back: Helping our friends at the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge
https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/news-2-gives-back-helping-our-friends-at-the-american-cancer-societys-hope-lodge/2081784820
Group delivers inspirational ‘love bags’ for cancer patients at North KC Hospital | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
https://fox4kc.com/2019/05/11/group-delivers-inspirational-love-bags-for-cancer-patients-at-north-kc-hospital/
American Cancer Society launches ResearcHERS to fund women-led cancer research and inspire future scientists
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/promotions/chi-ugc-article-american-cancer-society-launches-researchers-2019-03-08-story,amp.html
The Battle To Become A Soldier
Leukemia survivor becomes U.S. Marine, achieves childhood dream