Friday, May 17, 2013
Jolie announced Tuesday she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent her chances of breast cancer.
Actress Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday in a New York Times op-ed piece that she recently underwent a double mastectomy to cut her chances of developing breast cancer after discovering she carries the "faulty" gene, BRCA1. Jolie wrote she decided to receive genetic testing since she was at a higher risk of breast cancer — her mother fought the disease for almost a decade before dying at age 56 — and because she wanted to make sure she would be there for her children, according to her New York Times column. Patch caught up with Selvi Palaniappan, MS, CGC Coordinator at Northside Hospital Hereditary Cancer Program, to learn more about these cancer genes. P: What are the BRCA genes? SP: They are two different genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Delaney Karnes, 17, raised $700 for childhood cancer research.
Centennial High School junior Delaney Karnes went back to school on Monday sporting a different hairstyle. The 17-year-old spontaneously shaved her head bald to raise money for childhood cancer research over the weekend. Moved to participate in the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser at The Harp Irish Pub on Sunday, March 10, Karnes ended up collecting $700 toward research, said Lynn McIntyre, who attended the event. "Her mother said she has a heart for helping people," McIntyre said of the local student, who wants to study cosmetology after high school. Including Karnes contribution, approximately $50,000 was raised during the St. Baldrick's event. "She sure had a great deal of confidence and courage," said McIntyre. "I was so proud of …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Swallowtail Green Cleaning joins with non-profit to clean homes for women with cancer.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
A North Fulton cleaning service has partnered with an international non-profit to offer free maid services for those afflicted with cancer. Cancer affects millions each year. Women undergoing treatment for cancer have no energy to clean their own homes. Their immune systems are compromised and they are often sensitive to scents. Scents of toxic chemicals like bleach and other scents of harsh cleaning products can make a negative difference in their day to day health issues. Johns Creek-based Swallowtail Green Cleaning realized this and partnered with Cleaning for a Reason to give their time, energy and resources to clean the homes of women with cancer completely for free. Patients who live in Johns Creek, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, …
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Ten local businesses worked together this year to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Spencer Pest Services with its Pest Control for a Cure Program is just one of 10 local small businesses who have joined forces to raise money to cure cancer. The group, Stick it 2 Cancer, was formed by In-Depth Wraps owners, Torri and John Westmoreland, after John was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He kicked cancer to the curb and the couple is passionate about helping others do the same. In-Depth Wraps, Big Frog of Cumming Custom T-Shirts & More, Bodyplex Fitness, Brandywine Printing, CPR Momma, jTech Networks, Lenny’s Sub Shop, Rooter Plus, Somedia Solutions and Spencer Pest Services all work together to host exciting fundraisers with one goal in mind: create a cancer-free world. "As business owners, we have all been affected …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Grant recipient Terri Jo lost her battle to cancer in August before receiving the $500.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
In efforts to give back to the local community, Roswell's Spencer Pest Services initiated a $500 cash giveaway to one deserving fan on Facebook to help cover cancer treatment expenses. Fans of Pest Control For A Cure - a program started by Spencer Pest Services dedicated to curing cancer - nominated friends or family who were battling cancer. Top stories were selected and Facebook fans voted on a winner: Terri Jo who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancer earlier this year. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with cancer in August, at the young age of 25. Her family decided to have her $500 grant donated to the Hope Lodge, where Terri Jo stayed during her treatments. The Hope Lodge is part of the American Cancer Society and offers cancer …
Friday, May 25, 2012
The announcement was made during the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce monthly "Eggs and Enterprise" breakfast, Tuesday, May 22.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
North Fulton Hospital was recently granted a three-year Accreditation Award with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) - effectively making it a Community Cancer Center. The hospital was voluntarily evaluated through a rigorous on-site survey process in April. During the survey, the CoC gathered extensive performance information and determined that the hospital had demonstrated its ability to provide high-quality comprehensive cancer programs that offer the entire spectrum of cancer-control activities - from prevention and early diagnosis to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up. “We are thrilled to share this news with our community,” said Deborah C. Keel, CEO of North Fulton Hospital. “By …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Relay for Life of Roswell was held Friday, April 27-28.
Roswell Relay for Life participants met at Roswell High School Friday night, April 27 and despite a thunderstorm the group raised funds to fight cancer. Relay - a 12-hour event - supports cancer research, while celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. As of Sunday, April 29, the event had raised $174,000, just $7,000 shy of its $181,000 goal. Event organizers have until the end of August to raise and turn in funds toward this year's goal.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
A crowd of onlookers at Relay for Life of Roswell watched as Phillip Hurd proposed to Karrie Layton during the opening ceremony of the Relay Friday night.
Friday was a big day for Karrie Layton, a teacher at Dunwoody Springs Elementary School. She celebrated her birthday and her boyfriend, Phillip Hurd, popped the question in front of hundreds of Relay for Life of Roswell event participants during the opening ceremonies, Friday evening. "Relay is her passion," said Katha Stuart, an event co-chair, on why Hurd chose Relay for Life as the site of his proposal. With help from Relay organizers, Hurd, an auditor at Georgia Institute of Technology, orchestrated a plan behind the scenes, and right on cue, he professed his love, dropped to his knees and asked Layton to marry him. She said yes. Watch the video to see the entire proposal.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Hina Patel was honored by the Georgia Chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Hina Patel, a counselor at Crabapple Middle School in Roswell was recently nominated for the Georgia Chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Volunteer of the Year Award. Patel and Mimi Gamel, a CMS graduation coach, are sponsors of the Builder’s Club which led the Pennies for Patients effort at the school raising almost $7,800 for the LLS this year. Patel is one of 22 Atlanta area volunteers nominated to receive this award. As such, she attended a volunteer recognition event on Sunday, April 22.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The committee for the Relay for Life of Roswell recently announced its co-chairs and presenting sponsor for 2012, its tenth year.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Relay for Life of Roswell is in the final stages of planning before hundreds of locals decend upon Roswell High School to bring awareness and raise funds in the fight against cancer, April 27-28. This week the local relay committee announced this year's honorary event chairs and presenting sponsor. Meet the Chairs: This year’s honorary chairs will help launch the event during the Opening Ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. on April 27. Meet the 2012 Presenting Sponsor: Brian Martin, owner of Slate Table & Tap, an American-style restaurant on Canton Street in Roswell, decided to support this year’s Relay For Life of Roswell as its presenting sponsor. "We are really grateful to have Brian and his team as this year's presenting sponsor," said …
Shellia
4:04 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
I don't resent her for her choice nor her ability to finance it, I don't believe she is representative of your typical woman, that is all. I do believe if anything I was speaking to the fact that insurance does not offer preventative care. I am sure she is a lovely person, I know she seems quite intelligent, I was only saying her actions are not forwarding the cause of women and I don't see her … more ›