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West Fargo PD Auctioning Off Pink Patches for Breast Cancer

More than 40 officers, Carson Wentz, Blind Joe and America's Deadliest Catch star Lenny signed the patches

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a month of wearing their pink patches while protecting the streets of West Fargo, the police department is now auctioning them all off. Officers raised almost $3,800 for the Edith Sanford Center during October. To help them reach a fundraising goal of $5,000, they will give more than 40 officers’ signed patches, including K9 Disco and…

Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Sets Example for Future Patients

She says a positive attitude helped her through the fight

FARGO, N.D. — So many of us have our pink on for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but even though October is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean awareness should be fading from our minds. Sandra Dunn, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shares her story and what her advice is for others. She was diagnosed in 2008 for the first time….

Sandy’s Donuts Sells Pink Donuts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sandy's is donating three dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Center for every dozen Pretty in Pink donuts sold

WEST FARGO– They’re pink, sparkly, and the cause they stand for will have you feeling completely guilt-free. Throughout the month of October, Sandy’s Donuts is selling Pretty in Pink donuts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I had five employees that were all breast cancer survivors and they came to me about 4 years ago and said hey, let’s…

Family Wellness Hosts 7th Annual Run to Raise Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Family Wellness is donating five dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Center for every mile walked or ran on its pink treadmill

FARGO– A local gym is demonstrating its support for breast cancer awareness by giving one of its treadmills a pink makeover. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Family Wellness wants to reduce those numbers by hosting its 7th Annual Run to Raise fundraiser for members and guests. “We all…

Documentary From Local Filmmaker Follows Local Women With Breast Cancer

"Part of me Now" Premiers October 1st at Fargo Theater

  Denise Schrader, one of the subjects of the documentary “Part of me Now”, joins Adam Ladwig to talk about the documentary ahead of its Fargo premiere. The documentary follows four women, including Schrader, who are battling breast cancer. Director Emily Gerhardson is from Fargo. Schrader talks about how cancer is as much of an emotional battle as a physical…