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Senator Klobuchar hosts virtual meeting on breast cancer

October 27, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is capping off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by talking about the bipartisan Early Act. Klobuchar and Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are spreading the word about the law which took effect in 2010. It helps women learn about whether their family has a history of breast cancer along with other risk factors. There is currently a…

Essentia Expands Routes For Mobile Mammogram Units

Essentia Expands Mobile Mammography Program for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The healthcare provider is sending their specially outfitted trucks to small, rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.

October 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the exception of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. By the end of 2025, more than 42,000 women will die from the disease in the U.S. Getting a mammogram, though, can be incredibly inconvenient for those who live multiple hours…

Essentia Health is offering two new cancer support groups

February 21, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health is offering two new support groups for patients and caregivers of all types of cancer beginning in March. This is a 10-week group and there is no cost. One of the groups is a normal meet-up while the other is called “Journal With Me” which is a creative writing support group. That one is…

Bras Off Broadway raises money for breast cancer patients

October 13, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bras Off Broadway continues the tradition of raising money for cancer patients as Bras On Broadway did when the event was at The HoDo. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit Pink Plaid and is partnered with 701 Eateries at 7th Avenue and University Drive. The restaurant hosted a sold out three course meal and style…

Sanford Health’s “Engage Retreat” aims to support young people impacted by cancer

It's not too late to register for the free virtual event

March 3, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health’s First Annual Engage Retreat taking place next week aims to offer support, hope and education to a specific group of people impacted by cancer. Battling cancer isn’t easy for anyone, but adolescents and young adults are faced with a unique set of challenges. “They’re going through a lot just developmentally, and it’s a big…

Artist creates Downtown Fargo mural for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The goal of the campaign is to raise $30,000 dollars.

October 6, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Real Men Wear Pink of Fargo-Moorhead is teaming up with a local artist to raise awareness. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancers there is according to the American Cancer Society. Yet, misconceptions surrounding the disease still follow. Especially when it comes to the role…

Coronavirus and Cancer Patients: Protecting the Vulnerable in Our Community

Those who are healthy can take part in helping protect those who are most vulnerable

April 13, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — According to the American Cancer Society, this year alone more than 4,000 North Dakotans are expected to get a diagnosis no one wishes for. “We know that when folks are going through a cancer diagnosis, sometimes it can already be very lonely and isolating, and sort of all-consuming in a normal world, and so to have a…

Cancer Survivor Grantley Johnson Meets Vikings & Carson Wentz

October 14, 2019

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – A Fargo boy battling Leukemia for the second time is honored by the Vikings. Grantley Johnson got to meet the Vikings at the team’s practice facility in Eagan before their game against the Eagles. He was able to catch passes by Quarterback Kirk Cousins and take pictures with him and Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen….

Sanford Hosts Pink Palooza for Breast Cancer Month

All proceeds from the night will go to the Edith Sanford Breast Center

October 3, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. People get their pink on at Sanford’s Pink Palooza, which raises awareness for breast cancer. The event has live music, a food truck and even an inflatable bounce house for the young ones. People also could bid on items in a silent auction for items like a signed Carson Wentz Jersey. For some doctors who see cancer patients…

#RunToRaise hosts its 8th annual event for Breast Cancer

Any member of the club can hop on the pink treadmill and add miles to the cause.

October 3, 2019

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month and Family Wellness hosted their 8th annual #RunToRaise event to honor those who have been affected by Breast Cancer. For every mile that someone runs on the designated pinked out treadmill, Family Wellness donates 5 dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation. Those going through breast cancer treatment and survivors of breast cancer are…

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The healthcare provider is sending their specially outfitted trucks to small, rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.

It's not too late to register for the free virtual event

The goal of the campaign is to raise $30,000 dollars.

Those who are healthy can take part in helping protect those who are most vulnerable

All proceeds from the night will go to the Edith Sanford Breast Center

Any member of the club can hop on the pink treadmill and add miles to the cause.