Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Upload a photo of your loved one to our tribute gallery and share a little something about their life.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives us a dedicated time each year to reflect on the disease that affects millions of people in the United States. We have shared useful information, ways to get involved and stories of hope and heartbreak throughout the month of October on Patch. Now, we'd like to give you the chance to weigh in by honoring your loved ones who've battled the disease. Upload photos of survivors or those whose lives you'd like to remember to our tribute gallery and share a little something about them in the caption line. Our hearts go out to all of the families impacted by this disease.
Monday, October 29, 2012
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, you can donate to the cause at these local businesses.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month ends Wednesday, along with several charity drives for breast cancer research at Hartland area businesses: Customers at the Hartland Kroger may purchase a pink ribbon for $1 or make a coin box donation to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation, a nonprofit organization that funds breast cancer research, is working with major retailers this month to raise money for breast cancer research through the sale of special pink-skinned pumpkins. Participating retailers include Hartland Kroger and Home Depot. Sold at Panera Bakery Cafes in Brighton in honor of Breast Cancer …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Breast cancer survivor Chris Cheesman stresses the importance of annual mammograms.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Many times the word cancer is associated with words such as fear, pain and death. After surviving her five-month ordeal after being diagnosed with breast cancer, however, Chris Cheesman, 70, has been able to teach her family new words associated with the disease: hope, faith and survivor. “I’ve been blessed,” the Hartland grandmother said. “It was an easy road.” Two years ago in February, Cheesman, who was preparing to leave for her annual trip to Florida for six months, was given the news that cancer had been detected during her annual mammogram, a test she almost didn’t take. “I had to get it done before I left,” Cheesman said. “I just said, don’t be foolish and say you’ll do it when you get back in May.” That early detection may have …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even said it’s a myth. The American Cancer Society’s guidelines state that women don’t need to do these exams irregularly, let alone regularly. So, does that mean …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Hannah Kenrick and Lauren Pouliot are asking all Hartland students to wear pink on Friday and donate $1 for breast cancer awareness.
Two young students at Farms Intermediate are joining the fight against breast cancer and are asking their fellow students to join in. Hannah Kenrick and Lauren Pouliot are organizing a district wide Pink Out Day this Friday and are asking every Hartland student to wear pink and donate $1 to the cause. Hannah came up with the idea to support her own grandmother who battled the disease and asked her friend Lauren to join her. “We thought it would be cool because I had a grandma and grandpa that had cancer and breast cancer runs in my family and I know someone who died of cancer,” Lauren said. “So we thought this would be cool if everyone would do it so we could say we are helping to fight breast cancer.” Friday will also be Friendship Day at…
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. St. Joseph Mercy Health System has a Share & Care Cancer Discussion Group for patients, family members and friends to discuss common experiences, concerns, exchange information and share feelings. The Brighton Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month, at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center from 7-8:30 p.m. The health system also hosts a …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
The Hartland store will deliver pizza in pink boxes throughout the month of October.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs, Inc. will join the fight against breast cancer this October with their "Love, Hope & Pizza" campaign, benefitting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Hungry Howie’s has raised almost $500,000 for the foundation over the last three years and hopes to raise $250,000 this year. “The Love, Hope & Pizza campaign has become something we are known for in the restaurant and franchising industries and we are so proud of what we have accomplished over the last several years,” said Jeff Rinke, vice president of marketing. Throughout the month at all participating locations, all pizzas will be served in bright pink boxes emblazoned with breast cancer awareness ribbons instead of the classic HungryHowie’s yellow …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
They are our mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas, husbands, uncles, friends and neighbors — and they all fought breast cancer. These brave Michigan men and women shared their stories with Patch.
We went looking for faces of survival. We found inspiration. Patch asked Michigan women and men who have fought breast cancer to share their struggles, tears and triumphs with us during October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivor Cynde Lebert, 59, of Canton, tells newly diagnosed women: “You'll be fine. You're alive and that's the most important thing.” Farmington Hills resident Dick Jaeger, 70, is one of the approximately 2,140 men diagnosed each year with breast cancer. "The answer is know your body and don't take anything for granted," Jaeger said. "Every day, I'm a cancer survivor," said Jean Bean, a 58-year-old mom, wife and interior designer from Rochester. "I don't obsess about it, but it's always there." Nancy …
Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey
11:39 am on Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wow Stacy. We'll be sure to get this on our events calendar. Can you email me or marina.cracchiolo@patch.com with the details? And best wishes to Nichole! more ›