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Relay for Life of Taylor County is April 26th at Abilene Christian University

Shay Hill — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:18:48 +0000

Relay for Life is coming up next month so it’s time to get your team together and start raising money for the American Cancer Society. This is an incredible event that I was a part of, for the first time, last year. I plan on making the ‘survivor’ lap again this year.Last year at Relay [...]

Shay Shares Her Reasons for Supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Shay Hill — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:44:43 +0000

As I sit here on the eve of our St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Radiothon I am thinking about how I will tell everyone just how great this hospital and it's people are. It's actually hard to put it into words; I wish I could just take everyone there for one day to experience it for themselves. If I could do that we would never have to ask for money again it would just be something everyone would do without prompting. However, I can't do that so I'll try to give you a reason or two here, as to why I think this is the best charity to donate your hard earned money to.

American Cancer Society is Hosting Abilene's First Bark for Life Relay February 23rd.

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:48:48 +0000

You know what 'Relay for Life' is right? Well just imagine the very same thing, but only with the family pet. The American Cancer Society (ACS) in Abilene is holding the first ever 'Bark for Life' here at 'Camp Barkley' next to Grover Nelson Park. Unlike 'Relay for Life,' the Bark for Life will go from 9 AM until 1 PM whereas Relay for Life goes from 7 PM until 7 AM. The four hour four legged event will be much like the human event a "fun and festive atmosphere" complete with a survivor lap and games.

Cancer Services Network is Holding an 'Understanding the Affordable Care Act' Workshop Dec. 12th

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:10:55 +0000

Understanding the 'Affordable Care Act' (ACA) especially for for people living with cancer, could take a law and/or medical degree. The Folks at Cancer Services Network are holding workshop to help you better understand the ACA, December 12th, 2012. The workshop will cover topics like; Cancer Treatment Overviews, the Costs of Cancer (direct medical costs and related non-medical costs), Daily Living Expenses and so much more. This will be a 'brown bag' luncheon workshop with drinks and desert provided.

Five Fall Foods that Fight Cancer

Shay Hill — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:00:02 +0000

It seems that once you are diagnosed you receive all kinds of emails about cancer and it's prevention. That's great but what about those who haven't been diagnosed? Well I'm here to help you out, I'll pass along the information that has been given to me, especially if it's easy. I recently received information about [...]

'Movember' Is Back To Raise Cancer and Mustache Awareness

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:09:56 +0000

Attention men: Have you always wanted to see if you could grow your mustache out to a Tom Selleck-level of awesomeness?

Well, now is your chance, as November is “Movember,” that time when men of shaving age let their lip sweaters go in order to raise funds and awareness for health issues that affect guys, in particular prostate and other cancers.