FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. An important reminder for women to get their annual breast cancer screening to help detect cancer early. The exam only lasts around 10 to 15 minutes, and you can expect results within a week. KVRR spoke with a mammogram technician and a Doctor at Sanford Health to give more information…
FARGO (KVRR) – Rivals join together all in the name of raising awareness and money for breast cancer research. KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec and Park Company Realtor Shane Cullen are competing against each other to raise money during this year’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign for the American Cancer Society. They are raising as much money as possible…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-time cancer survivor is sharing her story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marti Simmons was first diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2000. Nearly exactly 20 years later, she received her second diagnosis last November. The cancer returned in the same breast and this time, resulted in a mastectomy. “In the exact same breast. Who…
FARGO, N.D. – A local business is helping raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating it’s contributions from a grill out. Fargo’s Hirshfield’s Paint & Coatings helped raise funds for the Sanford Health’s Edith Sanford Breast Cancer. Those attending gave at least one dollar, but, of course, they were encouraged to donate more in exchange for a warm…
KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec is back again raising money this October for the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. He’ll wear something pink every day in October, which is breast cancer awareness month. He got ready early to join the morning show and talk about why it’s such an important cause to him. Click here to…
WEST FARGO, N.D.- Rob is one of more than a dozen local men participating in the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. The fundraiser runs throughout the month of October and raises money for the American Cancer Society. “The real thing is to raise awareness this month about breast cancer and make sure you know, the people are going out and…
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…
FARGO, N.D. — Veterans heard about breast cancer and various treatment options available to them at the Fargo VA. Doctors from the VA talked about the importance of getting mammograms and the power of stress relief exercises like yoga and meditation. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors at the VA say it’s critical that veterans make their health a…
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…
KVRR’s Maggie LaMere learns how to make a Sandy’s Donuts October specialty, the Pretty in Pink donut. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: breast cancer awareness month, Edith Sanford Breast Center, Sandy’s Donuts
