Cancer Archives - Page 11 of 15

Sunshine Kids Foundation Gets Big Boost from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients

December 22, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The Sunshine Kids Foundation is getting another huge donation from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Team members from North Dakota and Minnesota held a number of events this year to raise nearly $48,000 for the foundation. The Sunshine Kids provides week-long activities, free of charge for young cancer patients. Money raised by Berkshire members helped send a group of…

Governor Dayton Declared Cancer Free

Dayton said a screening last December saved his life

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Mark Dayton says he is cancer free and he has proclaimed this as “Cancer Screen Week” in Minnesota. He encourages all Minnesotans to talk to their health care providers about cancer risk factors and recommended screening options. Dayton said a screening last December saved his life. The Democrat announced earlier this year that he…

Moorhead Superintendent Ends Long Career in School District

She has worked for the district in a number of roles since the 1980's

November 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — This was the last day of work for Moorhead Public Schools Superintendent Lynne Kovash. She was supposed to retire next June but she moved it up as she continues to battle pancreatic cancer. She has worked for the district in a number of roles since the 1980’s. Lynne wrote on her Caring Bridge page quote: “I am…

Mystery Money Man Hands Out Thousands To Strangers

People say he was picking up strangers tabs left and right with no explanation

November 19, 2017

,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — It is always exciting to find some extra money in your pockets or lying on the sidewalk but imagine a stranger handing over hundreds? It may sound far fetched but this has been a reality for some people in Detroit Lakes. People in Detroit Lakes are getting a run for some newly found money, literally. “Guy…

Thousands Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer in Downtown Fargo

They cracked the glow sticks and braved the cold to honor people they love

November 16, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — The streets of downtown were lit up purple for the fifth annual Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer. Walkers cracked purple glow sticks and braved the harsh winds in a walk from First Lutheran Church to Hotel Donaldson. The FM Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Group puts up this event to spread awareness and bring more resources to patients in need….

Pink It Forward Is Celebrating Women

Pink It Forward is giving women a chance to purchase some of their favorite products while also supporting an important cause

November 12, 2017

,

FARGO, ND — Although October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, organizations worldwide are still raising funds and awareness for the disease. One local organization is celebrating women and proving that one small gesture can make all the difference. Whether it’s stylish jewelry, soothing lotions or homemade decor, when it comes to shopping there is always something fun to find. “When…

Family of Lukas Kusters, the “Dutch Destroyer,” Comes to Fargo

The family of a boy whose dying wish was to meet Carson Wentz were honored guests at the Harvest Bowl

November 12, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A family from Delaware got the celebrity treatment this weekend in Fargo. Parents and siblings of the late Lukas Kusters, a boy whose dying wish was to meet Carson Wentz, got a warm welcome at Saturday’s Harvest Bowl. A weekend trip to Fargo was a much needed vacation. “The welcome we’ve received,” said Rebecca Burmeff, mother of…

People Gather at NDSU, Checking if They Could Save a Life

NDSU Held a Be the Match Event to Look for Bone Marrow Donors

October 23, 2017

,

FARGO, ND — People swabbed their mouths at NDSU in hopes to save a life of someone in need. Be the Match is a bone marrow registry system event sponsored by NDSU Colleges Against Cancer Organization. People between the ages of 18 and 44 swabbed their cheeks to see if they were a potential match. Bone marrow has lifesaving effects…

Northwestern Mutual Cycling for a Cause

Whether you are a first time rider or a cycling enthusiast, all are encouraged to pay $25 per seat

October 18, 2017

,

FARGO, ND — Cyclebar is partnering up with Northwestern Mutual to host a fundraiser in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. After employees at Northwestern Mutual found out a coworker was diagnosed with breast cancer, they decided to hold a fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for her disease. Whether you are a first time rider or a cycling enthusiast,…

Johnson and Johnson Wins Appeal in Talcum Powder Cancer Case

Her family claimed she got cancer from using the company's talcum powder

October 17, 2017

,

NATIONAL — It’s a big win for Johnson and Johnson. The Missouri Court of Appeals rules the company will not have to pay out $72 million dollars in damages to the family of a woman who died of ovarian cancer. The court says the state was not the proper jurisdiction for the lawsuit because the 62-year-old woman was from…