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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 4 Groups You Can Donate To Right Now

Townsquare Media — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:42:01 +0000

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings. This year, organizations across the country continue to work toward supporting victims and finding a cure, as many thousands continue to suffer from [...]

2011 American Cancer Society's Baron's Ball

BJ Kelley — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:40:06 +0000

The Shreveport chapter of the American Cancer Society is getting ready for their 4th annual Baron’s Ball. Monies raised go to provide funds for cancer research, free programs, and other services for cancer patients in the Shreveport/Bossier area. The theme for this year is “On Track For A Cure.” And If you’ve never been before, [...]

Volunteers Needed For American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery Program

BJ Kelley — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:09:34 +0000

I got an email today from my friend Glynna over at the Shreveport American Cancer Society office.
They have a great program that helps with transportation of qualifying patients to and from their cancer treatments.
But they ran into an issue Monday morning... They had patients needing to get to their treatments... But no volunteers to drive!

Caddo Parish Relay For Life

BJ Kelley — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:19:00 +0000

Once again this year, walkers will be going around the clock in the battle against cancer. Coming up Friday night, the 29th, it’s the eighth annual Caddo Parish American Cancer Society Relay For Life. There’s been a change of venue… Now, it gets underway at the Byrd High School practice facility at 6pm. If you’ve [...]