Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jul. 22--All 131 Dutch Bros. locations will donate proceeds from sales between 5:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday to the local American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, the coffee retailer said Tuesday.
Thinking made Easy (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Cancer is one of the most dangerous and most painful of all chronic illnesses, and is also the second most common cause of death after heart disease (eMedicine, 2005). It is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells (American Cancer Society, 2003). The growth of...
New World Notes (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Here's an interesting behind-the-scenes feature from last weekend's Second Life Relay for Life, the community telethon run which raised nearly $200,000 in Linden Dollars for the American Cancer Society. The Relay course was spread over numerous sims, and with about...
InfoIsland.org (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
Dateline: Info Island, Second LIfe Metaverse (Written by HollyJean Allen) The Infomaniac Racers, a Relay for Life team who’s sole purpose is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, was recognized for its work in the category of Cancer Awareness. The third place award was given based on a special build that [...]
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cell Genesys, Inc. (Nasdaq:CEGE) announced today the publication of final data from the second of two Phase 2 clinical trials (G-0010) of GVAX
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
This year an estimated 59,180 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of the stomach and pancreas. More than 45,000 patients with the two cancers are expected to die, according to the American Cancer Society.
New World Notes (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Extraordinary, milestone news: this weekend, Rik Riel reports from last weekend's closing ceremonies, 1000 runners from 89 teams raised nearly USD$200,000 for Relay for Life 2008, a collaboration with the Second Life community and the American Cancer Society. This is...
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
MANILA, July 21 (PNA) -- Loyce Pace of the American Cancer Society recently paid a courtesy call on Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando to support the city's “Ating Dibdibin,” the national breast cancer screening pilot program.
Art Deadlines List (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
The American Cancer Society's Beach Ball fundraiser will include a Silent and a Live Art Auction to be auctioned by WHKY's Hal Row. Artists are invited to participate in this important event by donating an art item, the proceeds of which will go to the American Cancer Society. Any publicity to the Artist will be displayed along side the artwork. Art contributions must be delivered by August 7,
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
To help its members regain control of their health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to provide Premera members with their best opportunity to break nicotine's addictive grip - the ACS Tobacco Cessation Program - that has the highest quit rate - 49 percent - for employer-sponsored programs in the nation.
Comics Fairplay (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
I am really proud to announce that Space Goat Fine Arts is raising money for the American Cancer Society to be donated in the late artist Michael Turner's name. The artists and staff at Space Goat were so affected by Turner's passing, and want to help in his name, so here I am to tell you about it! My hubby and I donated three issues of Superman/Batman that were signed by Turner to the cause. Artists...
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
By Angie Evans, The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo. Jul. 18--The American Cancer Society is working with the Pueblo City-County Health Department to show local businesses how to create healthier employees. HealthLinks is a free work-site wellness program started by the cancer society.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
The relay is held worldwide as a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. It is a 24-hour event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures and celebrate survivorship.
Today's Tribune-Review (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
The Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Buffet raised about $460 for the Amazing Grace Relay for Life team. The team formed last summer to support Grace Ekis of North Huntingdon, who had been diagnosed earlier that year with pontine glioma.
New World Notes (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Charlanna Beresford’s weekly round-up of upcoming SL events… Over the past months, we’ve all seen the fantastic energy residents have put into the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in Second Life. All of the benefits and content creation have...
