Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Of Fort Wayne Hosts Pink And Powerful Kick-Off And Networking Event
On Monday, August 12 from 5-7 p.m., the American Cancer Society will host an evening reception and networking event.
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Daffodil Days Continues Raising Money For American Cancer Society
Daffodils are the first flowers of spring and are symbols of hope.
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Goshen Health’s Denham Receives Innovation Award
The American Cancer Society presented Dr. Fiona Denham, breast surgical oncologist at Goshen Center for Cancer Care, with their Innovation Award.
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Winona Lake Firm Handles PR That Benefits American Cancer Society
More than $165,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society at the 2023 Las Vegas Barrett-Jackson Auction, June 22-24, as a result of a collaboration between Lancer Craft Boats and Clear Vision Media, according to a news release from Clear Vision Media, based in Winona Lake.
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American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout” Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS—Each year, more than 11,000 people in Indiana die from tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable disease in Indiana. In an effort to reduce the number of Hoosiers who smoke, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is asking individuals to commit to being tobacco-free by taking … Read More
Cancer Fighters Walk For A Cure
WARSAW — Several hundred people were on hand at noon on Saturday, June 8, for the kick-off of the 11-hour event 2019 Relay for Life at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Brian Spangle, one of the event’s organizers, said he was thankful for the cooperation the weather was giving … Read More
Relay For Life Slated For Saturday At Fairgounds
WARSAW — The 2019 Relay for Life will be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 8 from noon to 11 p.m. The community is encouraged to come and take a few laps with the relayers to show their support for those battling cancer, and in memory of … Read More
Daffodil Days Are Back
KOSCIUSKO — The American Cancer Society is bringing back the much loved, and much missed Daffodil Days. Carol Huffer, the previous coordinator of Daffodil Days, said she was recently contacted by the South Bend office of the American Cancer Society to see if she thought Daffodil Days would … Read More
Student Fundraiser Raises Money For American Cancer Society
SYRACUSE — Cancer, it can certainly be said, “hits very close to home” and deeply affects many people, whether locally or elsewhere. So raising money for research into ways to fight cancer more effectively was a logical choice for a fundraiser. A trio of Wawasee High School students … Read More
Hunting For A Cure
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Coyotes for Charity hunters from Miami, Wabash, Fulton, Kosciusko, Grant, Howard, Marshall, Carroll, Cass and Huntington counties have harvested 366 coyotes this past season. The coyote pelts were prepared for auction by Larry Frank, Macy, and Bo Bodenheimer, North Webster. Bodenheimer is a U.S. receiving agent for North American Fur Auctions in Toronto, Canada, where the pelts were sent to be sold.
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Kosciusko County To Hold Relay For Life
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kosciusko County will hold a Relay For Life on May 21 at Center Park in Warsaw.The registration for the event will be before the race starting at 11 a.m. at Center Park. To learn how you can help “paint the world purple” … Read More
Stephen W. Bruner
Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.
Read MoreGreat American Smokeout This Thursday
WARSAW — The American Cancer Society is hosting its annual smoking cessation program called the American Cancer Society Great American Smoke Out, held the third Thursday in November. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 42 million Americans smoke cigarettes. The organization also attributes tobacco use as the … Read More
Quit Like A Champion: Great American Smokeout Nov. 19
By DANIEL GRAY Director, Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 19, which encourages smokers across the country to quit smoking in order to lead a healthier life. Now more than ever, focus should be placed on helping women quit … Read More
Coyotes For Charity
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Coyotes for Charity hunters from Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami and Wabash counties harvested 410 coyotes this past season in their annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This is the 12th year for the project, which started with four hunters and has grown to more than 120.
Read MoreAmerican Cancer Society Encourages Sun Protection
By AMY JO STEINBRUECKER American Cancer Society Summer is upon us and the Friday prior to Memorial Day weekend has been designated by the American Cancer Society and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention as “Don’t Fry Day,” to encourage sun safety awareness. As you head outdoors … Read More