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Bailey Needs Your Help

Greg DeLange — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:40:23 +0000

This is Bailey (BOO) . She is 2 years old. On October 1st, she underwent neurosurgery to remove a tumor on her brain. Bailey has a very long road ahead to recovery.Doctors estimate she will be At Seattle Childrens Hospital for at least 8 months.Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated. Lets step [...]

Hermiston- Dream it, Hope It, Cure it

Greg DeLange — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:07:11 +0000

No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Hermistons Relay For Life. Each dollar you raise will help save lives. How far will you go to make a difference in the fight against cancer?

33 Amazing Years Ago Today

Chuck Hall — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:44:29 +0000

A lot has happened since my re-birth

Let's Give Her A Hand

Chuck Hall — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Spaghetti Feed and silent auction to help local women

Leukemia Brings Out The Best [video]

Greg DeLange — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:58:21 +0000

Since Ty’s 9th annual poker run “crazy for mazie” is this weekend, Ive been thinking about Leukemia and the impact it has on the victims and their family. One person CAN make a difference! watch this video and see how you can help save a life.

Mazie In The House!

Greg DeLange — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:22:29 +0000

Mazie Draper is a local 3yr old little girl fighting Leukemia. I would like to thank the Draper family for coming into the studio’s for the interview. Except I’m not very happy about Nason (mazie’s brother) he’s taking over my job! Hey Nason,GOOD LUCK WORKING WITH CHUCK! The 9th annual poker run is April 15th [...]

Man Gives A Touching Farewell Gift [Video]

Greg DeLange — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:17:49 +0000

Kristian Anderson sadly died about 2 weeks ago, but this is the video birthday wish he left for his wife. It’s very touching, and it even includes an intro by the New Zealand prime minister and Hugh Jackman. ( WARNING) very touching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VElF37rvSCg&feature=related VIDEO

Crazy For Mazie

Greg DeLange — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:44:08 +0000

Mazie is a local precious little girl fighting Leukemia. It breaks my heart to see one of our babies in trouble… C’mon tri-citians we can do this! thanks to Ty’s Bar and grill they are gathering April 15th at Tys for the 9th annual poker run. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the [...]

Helping Our Kids

Greg DeLange — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:21:34 +0000

March 14, 2011, 16 year old Abigale Hamlin, was diagnosed with AML, Acute Myelongenous Leukemia. She spent 6 months in Seattle Children’s Hospital battling for her life. In remission, she returned home and started her senior year of high school. Abigale was determined to graduate with her class, maintain her duties as ASB President, play [...]

Kevin Accepts Taylor's Invite to ACM's [VIDEO]

Paul Drake — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:47:38 +0000

Taylor Swift has made 18-year-old high school student named Kevin McGuire’s dreams come true after he accepted her invitation to the ACM Awards. Kevin was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13, and he beat the odds. But now it's back. Kevin was so excited about Taylor's invite, he said he was “trying not to throw up.”

Help Kevin Go to Prom with Taylor Swift

Paul Drake — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:59:09 +0000
Taylor Swift has made millions of fans smile around the world, but she has the chance to make one special 18-year-old boy’s senior prom really special. Kevin McGuire of Somderdale, NJ is battling a rare form of cancer for a second time. The drug that treats that form of cancer is in short supply, but [...]

Local 'Tidbits' Editor Is In Trouble and Asking For Help

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:54:11 +0000
Have you ever watched, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and wondered if you would spring to action to help a friend like the community of Bedford Falls did when George was in trouble? We’ll here’s your chance to test yourself. Curtis Combs, a Pasco resident, is the editor of the local publication Tidbits. His wife Dee [...]

2nd Annual Wing Wars Is Back This Saturday With Food, Fun, & Cars!

Big Bear — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:03 +0000

We got a call last year from City Church in Kennewick. They asked if we could help them with a fundraiser to benefit Kadlec's Pediatric Oncology Program. To help pay for uncompensated expenses when children are being treated. We said YOU BET! Wing Wars and the Cruisers to Cure Kids Cancer Car Show were created...and now THEY'RE BACK!

NBC News' Andrea Mitchell Reveals She Has Breast Cancer on Air [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:24:57 +0000

Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports,’ revealed that she’s recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mitchell, 64, made the announcement at the end of her show on Wednesday.

According to Mitchell, the disease has not spread and her prognosis is excellent. It was detected, she said, during a routine screening.

Research: Sitting Can Be as Deadly as Smoking [VIDEO]

The Brad — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:47:54 +0000
If you’re going to light up, at least make sure to stand up. New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking. The results of various studies will take your breath away almost as much as a 20-year two-pack-a-day habit. Cardiologist David Coven says there are [...]

1st Annual Bald Woman

Faith Martin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:23:04 +0000
Did you go to the prom? Do you ever wish you could go back and do it all over again? Well, now you can re-live your prom days gone by and help support the women in our community who are fighting the battle against cancer. This Annual Ball will be held at the Tri [...]

Support The Rack Pack!

Big Bear — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:40:05 +0000

The "Rack Pack" at KGH is taking part in the 3 Day Walk 60 mile walk for the Susan G Komen Foundation in Seattle. This event happens in September and this 18 member team from KGH is doing their part to help! Each team member must raise $2300. So here is how you can help! You can buy a fashionable "Rack Pack" T

Country Great – Mel McDaniel – Dies Battling Cancer

Paul Drake — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:37:38 +0000
Mel McDaniel, Grand Ole Opry member and ‘Baby’s Got Her Blue Jeans On’ singer, has died at the age of 68. McDaniel passed last night after a battle with cancer, GAC reports. McDaniel, born in Checotah, Okla., which is also the hometown of Carrie Underwood, is best known for several hits, including the aforementioned charting-topping, [...]

Foods That Fight Radiation!

Big Bear — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:07:25 +0000
With everything that has happened in Japan and now low level radiation making it’s way to the West Coast of the US. We thought that you might find this interesting. My Healing Kicthen are big believers in the healing and protective power of nutrition. This isn’t a matter of faith or philosophy, but is a consequence of reviewing [...]

St. Jude, Memphis And Miracles

Chuck Hall — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:02:16 +0000
I had the privilege of attending the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Country Cares Seminars over the week end and once again I have hope for mankind. Spending time at a hospital talking about childhood cancer is really not on every one’s things to do list, but it should be. St. Jude Children’s Hospital in [...]