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2nd Annual Cancer Support Community Red Tie Gala
Third time was the charm! After two COVID postponements, Cancer Support Community North Texas celebrated its 20th anniversary at the organization’s second-annual Red Tie Gala on Friday, April 29 at the Empire Room.
Fight Cancer With Granola, Dried Florals
For Elaine Pearlman and Tiffany Lustig, giving back starts with granola.
Society
Spring Golf Event for Childhood Cancer Pushed to Fall
The 16th Annual III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefitting the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation, which was slated for May 3 and 4, will now be on October 18 and 19.
American Cancer Society Aids Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19
Cancer patients, who have compromised immune systems, are becoming more vulnerable as the COVID-19 crisis grows, unemployment rates increase, and health insurance coverage fades away. The American Cancer Society is assisting cancer patients and their families during these challenging times.
Fitness Helps Fight Heart Disease & Cancer, New Study Says
A new study from The Cooper Institute, with researchers from Harvard and Stanford, examined the relationship with fitness and mortality. Researchers found that higher fitness levels reduced the rate of heart disease and cancer related deaths in men.
Society
Kid Biz Hosts Party for LLS Boy & Girl of the Year
Kid Biz hosted the first announcement ceremony for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Boy & Girl of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Pinto Ranch Hosts Kickin’ It To Cancer Weekend at NorthPark Center
Pinto Ranch is holding "Kickin' It To Cancer" over the course of two weekends, starting on the 21st of September at NorthPark Center.
Son Of Former CBS 11 Sports Director Babe Laufenberg Loses Fight With Cancer
Early this morning, Luke Raphael Laufenberg, the younger son of Babe and Joan Laufenberg and brother of Joe Willie Laufenberg, succumbed to cancer after a nearly two-year, hard-fought battle.
North Dallas Bank & Trust Grants Dallas Cancer Patient with Ultimate Wish
Earlier this month, NDBT partnered with Make-A-Wish North Texas to host a surprise “princess send-off party” for Sha’Khia at NDBT’s headquarters, located at 12900 Preston Road.
North Dallas Bank & Trust Grants Ultimate Wish
Earlier this month, NDBT partnered with Make-A-Wish North Texas to host a surprise “princess send-off party” for Sha’Khia at NDBT’s headquarters, located at 12900 Preston Road.
Preston Hollow Resident Biking to Alaska for Cancer Research
Scroll Julie DeLaRosa’s Facebook page and notice her farmer’s tan darkening with each photo.
SMU’s Cancer Researchers Found a Way to Make Chemotherapy More Effective
The approach could pave the way for a more effective way to treat cancers that are resistant to treatment.
Camps
Camp iHope Offers Freedom, Family, Fun
Each June, campers skim the trees in Anna on a zip line, canoe the lake water, climb the rock wall, and forget about cancer for a week.
Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairs Reveal 2019 Theme
Since 1974 has raised more than $81 mill for cancer research.
Society
Cattle Baron’s Ball: A Sparkling 45th Anniversary
Since 1974, Dallasites have been dusting off their cowboy boots to help raise more than $77 million for cancer research, and this October the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will celebrate its 45th anniversary with sapphires and spurs.
Local Real Estate Broker Teams Up with Make A Wish Cancer Patient
MJ, who was a Make A Wish candidate, told Healy that his wish was to bring distraction to children and their families while at the hospital.