Tag: Cancer
‘She’s not alone’: Boss shaves head to support employee with cancer
CULLMAN, Ala. - A cancer diagnosis is an incredibly stressful ordeal, both for the patient and their family - treatments, work obligations, health complications and...
BCRFA donates $1.05M to UAB’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - On Friday, Jan. 10, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) presented its largest donation ever of $1,050,000 to the...
In memory of Laura: Pre-sales needed for new GYN cancer awareness...
Laura Crandall Brown was just 25 years old when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Now, the foundation she helped start with her father,...
Relay For Life 2019 set for Friday evening
"If you or someone you know has ever had a screening test such as a mammogram, a PSA test, a colonoscopy or have received...
‘We’ll keep doing this until we put ourselves out of business’;...
The annual Relay For Life Survivors’ Breakfast took place Wednesday morning. The Relay For Life Survivors’ Dinner will be this Friday evening at 5...
No rain, no gain: runners turn out for Colors of Cancer...
Samantha Crawford poses with Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation President Louise Cole after finishing first in Saturday morning’s Colors of Cancer Day 5K race....
Expanded Colors of Cancer Day set for April 7
CULLMAN - This year’s Colors of Cancer Day will include three events, with a chance for everyone to participate and help raise funds for...
Blessings: local woman’s family raises money for her medical bills
Haleigh Beth Moore, left, with Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper, right, who drew the winning raffle ticket for “Haleigh’s Blessing Basket” Friday evening. /...
UPDATED: Bearcat coach Mark Britton diagnosed with cancer
Updated 10-4-17 4:43 p.m.
CULLMAN - Longtime Bearcat coach Mark Britton has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. The news comes less than two weeks since...
Area residents benefit from Look Good Feel Better program hosted at...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management instructors Amy Moore, left, and Sabrina Flanigan, right, with two of the attendees of the recent Look Good...
Wallace State Salon and Spa Management hosting special program for women...
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program will host an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps women...
An ogre, a biker gang and a bunch of men dressed...
CULLMAN - With colder temperatures and light to moderate rain, Friday was a less than ideal day for outdoor events. The show went on,...
Good food, worthy cause at Colton’s Cookout for a Cure
Beth Evans holds a collage of photos of her son Colton
CULLMAN - Outside Werner’s on Saturday morning, the scent of barbecue hung in the...
Annual Colors of Cancer Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - For Cullman area residents battling cancer, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation (CCBBF) offers help through financial support for the expenses involved...
Wallace State hosting program for women affected by cancer treatments
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College’s Salon and Spa Management program is now offering an outreach program through the American Cancer Society that helps...
Relay For Life of Cullman County hosting 2017 Kickoff Celebration Jan....
CULLMAN - The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Cullman County will kick off the 2017 fundraising season on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017,...
Care for Claire Bear: group raises more than $5,000 for local...
CULLMAN - Family, friends and local residents gathered this weekend to raise funds for a local 23-month-old girl who has captured the heart of...
Options for women fighting to survive
Wendy Jones, left, and Chelsea Lanier both won makeovers from Options.
Judy Watts loves making people feel better. She is a proud cancer survivor...
2 fundraisers set for Hanceville teen fighting cancer
I know what it's like to be a cancer mom, and I know they'll appreciate the help and support.”
Karen Cook
HANCEVILLE - In Oct. 2015...
14-year-old Lexie York claims God is bigger than cancer
I don’t know why you get so worked up. God told me I’m going to be fine; cancer is not going to kill me.”
Lexie...
CRMC Continues Mission to Care for All Area Citizens
CULLMAN — A cancer diagnosis of any kind sends chills down most people’s spine and triggers much stress. That diagnosis coupled with not having...