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#ANDOSTRONG Brings Community Together to Fight Medical Bills: Fighting Glioblastoma

What they didn't realize was the skyrocketing price of their medical bills.

December 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One Fargo man’s world has been flipped upside down this past year. “He’s an incredible father and brother, friend and son, and a great member of the community,” said Jamie Anderson, Travis’ sister. And that became obvious as hundreds of people piled into Shotgun Sally’s to support the Anderson family. “I get teary eyes just seeing everyone…

Making the Little Things Count: Local Organization Helps Breast Cancer Fighters

That's where Pink It Forward comes in...they think about the details

November 18, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — When you are fighting a life threatening disease, the little things can make all the difference. That’s exactly what Pink It Forward is doing. One in every eight women will develop breast cancer. “In some way we are all affected by breast cancer,” said Shannon Tjaden, the United States of American Mrs. North Dakota. But it’s not…

Former VP Biden: “There’s No Better Example of Character” than Heidi Heitkamp

The election is on Tuesday, November 6th

November 1, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — Former Vice President Joe Biden comes to Fargo to kick off the Bring it Home Heidi Bus Tour across the state. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what he has to say about what needs to be done to keep democracy alive in this country. “Hello Fargo. Are you ready to win an election? Are you ready to…

Community Rallies Behind 6-Year-Old Boy Fighting Rare Form of Leukemia

A benefit for him included a silent auction, bake sale, and other activities

October 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The community is rallying behind a 6–year–old who’s fighting for his life. Six months ago, Grantley Johnson was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia, which is rare in children. “You don’t know what to say, you don’t know what to think, it completely turns everything upside down and everything you thought was going to happen, it’s not there anymore,”…

Grand Forks Community Rallies Behind Young Girl With Rare Form of Cancer Fighting for her Life

Her family hopes to raise enough money to make her home handicap-accessible

September 15, 2018

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Emma Basting is only 2 years old, but last December, she was diagnosed with a form of cancer that many doctors hadn’t even heard of. ” very, very rare. I can’t remember the exact percentage, but it’s way below 1 percent,” John Basting, Emma’s uncle, said. Hundreds of people in Grand Forks came to a benefit to…

“Home Run Walk” Raises Money for Roger Maris Cancer Center

Walkers and runners get doused in color as they finish the walk to raise money for cancer research

September 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s not your typical run; hundreds of people had a colorful morning as they helped raise money for the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center. Most at the run have a personal connection to the fight against cancer. They either know someone or have lost someone to the disease. “I had a sister-in-law, her name was Ashley, she was…

“A Cause For Cassie” Raises Money for Woman Battling Breast Cancer

Cassie Kraft still has several more rounds of chemotherapy

July 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People gathered at Slammers Sports Bar to raise money for a woman battling breast cancer. Cassie Kraft, who has a family history of cancer, was recently diagnosed and has several more rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. Funds raised from the silent auction will help pay for her medical bills. The organization “Lend a Hand Up” is also matching…

Sanford Announces $200 Million Expansion Plan

The $200 million investment will be rolled out over the next decade

July 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One year ago, Sanford opened up its new medical center. Wednesday, they announced more projects that will be rolled out over the next decade. Sanford says the plan involves changes to five “centers of excellence,” which are cancer, women’s health, children’s health, heart health, and orthopedics. They say the $200 million investment will bring plenty of jobs and…

“Cody’s Crusaders Benefit” Supports Man With Rare Form of Cancer

Cody Cox was recently diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma

July 7, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in the community came together to support one man was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. “I’ve had a lump on the my arm for the past five years. Started growing within the past couple of months. My wife told me to go get it checked out. Rochester diagnosed it as epithelioid sarcoma which is a…

Insane Inflatable 5k On Saturday Will Benefit A-T Children’s Project

Money will be raised in the names of Paetyn Harpstead and Wendy Nelson

June 13, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Get ready to take part in the most insane 5k you’ll ever be a part of and raise money for the A-T Children’s Project at the same time. Insane Inflatable 5K is coming to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday morning. You’ll run, bounce and climb all over giant inflatables all along the course. One…