Knoxville Lights of Hope event honors those struggling with cancer

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…

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…

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…