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Greencastle Relay for Life is a time to 'celebrate, remember and to fight back'
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comTina Schaubroeck of Greencastle walked around the track at Kaley Field with a renewed pep in her step during the American Cancer Society’s 19th Annual Greencastle Relay for Life on Saturday. “I just found out this past March that I am free of...Tags: Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Human Interest, Elementary Schools, American Cancer Society
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HCC graduate aims to 'pay it forward'
alnotarianni@aol.comWhen Kathy McKenzie took to the podium Saturday to present graduate remarks at the Hagerstown Community College 66th Commencement, she said she was there as the result of a life change that made her want to “pay it forward.” On March 9, 2004,...Tags: Nursing, University System of Maryland, Science and Technology, Marketing, Leukemia
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500 Washington County enrollees sought for cancer study
holly.shok@herald-mail.comSeeking 500 Washington County enrollees to participate in a 20- to 30-year study aimed at finding cancer cures, the American Cancer Society on Thursday hosted an enrollment kick off with the plan to start collecting information and local blood samples...Tags: Genetics, Medical Specialization, Tuberculosis, Biology, American Cancer Society
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Jana L. Russell, 36
Jana Lyn Russell, 36, of Hagerstown, Md., and Edina, Minn., died Monday, March 4, 2013, peacefully at home surrounded by family. A precious child, Jana was the light of her family and many extended friends. At the age of 2, she was diagnosed with a...
Tags: Allentown, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Chemotherapy, Boston, Health Treatments
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North Hagerstown High athlete beats the odds and overcomes cancer
bobp@herald-mail.comAaron Miller has three cherished possessions from his junior year at North Hagerstown High School, including a varsity letter for football. He never played a down or snapped on a helmet as the Hubs rolled to a 9-2 record, including a berth in the...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Blindness, Health Treatments, Genetics, Sports
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies after bout with cancer
President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday at age 58 after a nearly two-year bout with cancer. Vice...
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Valentine's dinner pays tribute to cancer survivors
davem@herald-mail.comBoonsboro resident Selena Doyle reflected Monday night on her successful battle against breast cancer. Doyle said she underwent chemotherapy, radiation and surgery in Baltimore to turn the tide against the disease. Doyle feels that if she had been...Tags: Human Interest, American Cancer Society, Medical Research, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments
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Collecting pennies for patients
Students at Boonsboro High School raised $1,722.72 to help fund blood cancer research and provide help and hope to thousands of patients and their families through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients program. The collection...
Tags: Lymphoma, Education, Human Interest, Students, Teaching and Learning
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'Cruisin' for more Birthdays with Relay for Life of Washington County
julieg@herald-mail.comSharon and John Gildee participated in their first Relay for Life of Washington County in 2008, the year after she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, Sharon Gildee said Sunday. Their team name for the fundraiser, which benefits American Cancer...Tags: Esophageal cancer, American Legion, American Cancer Society, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Medical Research
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Make-A-Wish Foundation grants $2,200 shopping spree for Waynesboro boy
alnotarianni@aol.comTwelve-year-old Shahzeb Ahmed arrived at Best Buy in a black stretch limousine. His top-hat-clad driver rolled out a red carpet to lead him indoors, where Shahzeb was greeted by a personal shopping assistant, employee applause, a welcome sign and...Tags: Nintendo Company Ltd., Human Interest, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Gaming, Science and Technology
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Gary F. Breakall
janeth@herald-mail.comGary Breakall personified the best of small-town living. His devotion to family, church, community and work made a difference in the lives of many. Born and raised in Hancock, Gary was the third of six children. His parents, Oscar and Jesse Breakall,...Tags: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Holidays, Labor Day, Religion and Belief, Hospitals and Clinics
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Happy birthday, St. Nick
Today is the feast of St. Nicholas — aka Santa Claus. In some countries, St. Nicholas’ Day is the time for gift giving and remembering this 6th century Bishop of Myra (modern day western Turkey), who was known for his generosity and love for...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Lymphoma, Human Interest, Sandwiches, Foods and Beverages
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