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Class abuzz with support (Daily Pilot) Heavy cancer treatment is known for causing hair loss, and Tommy Conforti was no exception. But his friends in school didn’t want him to feel alone, so a group of Newport Elementary fifth-graders got together and submitted to the clippers. us.rd.yahoo.com
Women losing their hair find support, inspiration (San Diego Union-Tribune) At first, Mary Marshall's hair fell out in small patches. It wasn't too bad, nothing she couldn't hide. us.rd.yahoo.com
Updated 1/6: Williams challenges schools to join St. Baldrick's event (Edison-Norwood Times Review) If there is anything about his appearance that Chicago Board of Education President Rufus Williams is particular about, it's his hair. us.rd.yahoo.com
Exercise class supports breast cancer awareness (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Vicki Furnier of California, who participated in the Pilates for Pink event, said she was eager not only to support her exercise facility, but also in honor of her friend, who is a breast cancer survivor. us.rd.yahoo.com
Coach praises the efforts of the 'Bald Eagles' (Valencia County News-Bulletin) Belen When the Belen Eagle boys basketball team emerged from the Roswell High School visitors locker room after a season-ending playoff loss in March, the players didn't need to announce how they felt. The dejected look on many of the players' faces told all. us.rd.yahoo.com
'I have breast cancer. Breast cancer does not have me.' (Windsor Star) “I have breast cancer. Breast cancer does not have me.”With those determined words, Jodi Robinson hugs her 14-month-old daughter tight and tells the tale of how her world was turned upside down four months ago. She had been breastfeeding little Kelseigh when she found a lump in her chest. Cancer has cut a wide swath through her father’s side of the family and Robinson immediately feared the ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Foundation keeps N. Huntingdon girl's memory alive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Tamara and Brian Ekis are building a foundation to help others and honor the memory of their daughter, Grace, who died at only 5 years of age. us.rd.yahoo.com
Elton John sings the praises of inspiring young artist Jeff Hanson (Reno Gazette-Journal) My husband, Wendell, stays in touch with some of his Iowa high-school buddies through Christmas cards and the occasional visit. Several years ago, we learned that the grandson of one of his friends was suffering from a genetic condition called neurofibromatosis, a disease that caused a tumor to grow on his optic nerve. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health Buzz: Vitamin Pills and Cancer Prevention and Other Health News (US News & World Report) Meditating to beat stress; weighing the pros and cons of a new cosmetic drug for eyelash growth. us.rd.yahoo.com
Look good, feel better (Cullman Times) By Tiffany GreenSTAFF WRITERAs she brushes her hair, pieces fall into her hands. us.rd.yahoo.com
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