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'Movember' Is Back To Raise Cancer and Mustache Awareness

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:00:56 +0000

Attention men: Have you always wanted to see if you could grow your mustache out to a Tom Selleck-level of awesomeness?

Well, now is your chance, as November is “Movember,” that time when men of shaving age let their lip sweaters go in order to raise funds and awareness for health issues that affect guys, in particular prostate and other cancers.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – 4 Groups You Can Donate To Right Now

Townsquare Media — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:00:01 +0000

National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings. This year, organizations across the country continue to work toward supporting victims and finding a cure, as many thousands continue to suffer from [...]

Breast Cancer – NBC's Andrea Mitchell's Smart Catch

Tara Nicole — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:10:16 +0000

Just announced Wednesday...NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Andrea Mitchell has breast cancer. She's quoted as say "Screening matters. Do it," from msnbc.com. I couldn't agree more. It always amazes me how some women/men can blow cancer off as not important, or the thinking that "It won't happen to me". It just plain boggles my mind. Here's why.

Gregg Allman Speaks Out To Increase Hepatitis Awareness

Jeff Giles — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:29:31 +0000

He’s been tied to the whipping post, he’s suffered the Statesboro blues, and he’s been through crazy love, so it might seem like nothing can hurt Gregg Allman at this point — but the Allman Brothers Band frontman faced some scary medical issues last year, and now he’s using his music to help spread awareness.

Diagnosed with hepatitis C, which he says he picked up from a dirty tattoo needle in his 20s, Allman was forced to undergo a liver transplant last year, and his new lease on life has led to a flurry of activity – including his new album, ‘Low Country Blues,’ as well as a public campaign to draw attention to the disease.