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Komen Tyler Race For The Cure

Lucky Larry — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:02:09 +0000

Each year thousands of East Texans converge upon Bergfeld Park in early May for the annual Komen Tyler Race For The Cure as they run, walk and sleep in to help find a cure for breast cancer. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the race here in Tyler.

Pink Rocks Out for Breast Cancer Research at Benefit Concert

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:00:49 +0000

Pink put her star status (and appropriate stage name) to good use Monday night (Nov. 12), when she appeared on stage to perform at the “Power of Pink” breast cancer awareness event. The private event, which was decorated with pink lights and pink-hued drinks, was hosted by Dr. Maggie DiNome, the surgeon who removed the [...]

Local Firefighters Take a Break to Fight Breast Cancer With 'Bras for the Cause'

Jen Austin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:15:59 +0000

We're used to seeing firefighters in dangerous settings where their lives, and perhaps ours, are on the line. There are shooting flames, and smoke, and fire trucks and hoses.

But bras?

Last night in Tyler, local firefighters took a break from the front lines to get in touch with their feminine side and raise money and awareness for breast cancer at a Bras for the Cause event, with the Women's Council of Realtors.

Tyler's Dogan Middle School Awarded the Pink Fire Helmet

Lucky Larry — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:03:35 +0000

For the fourth year in a row, the Tyler Fire Department turned Tyler Pink last night to honor those that have fought, are fighting and could be fighting breast cancer. The event is in conjunction with national breast cancer awareness month and promotes breast cancer awareness. The students of TISD were challenged yesterday to show their support by wearing pink and one school stood above all the others.

Komen Race For The Cure Is Tomorrow Rain Or Shine

Lucky Larry — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:03:58 +0000

The Komen Tyler Race For The Cure is tomorrow morning at Bergfeld Park in Tyler. More than 4,000 people have registered to enter the race to help find a cure for breast cancer and today is the last day to preregister by stopping by Brookshires on Rice Rd. in Tyler from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Komen Tyler Race for the Cure is Saturday

Lucky Larry — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:03:40 +0000

Thousands of people from around East Texas will be descending upon Bergfeld Park Saturday morning for the annual Komen Tyler Race For The Cure. All of these people have one mission in common, to help find a cure for breast cancer. Plus, they all have a different reason for participating too, whether it's in the 5k run/walk, 50 yard kid's dash or the 1 mile fun run/walk, they're doing it for something. Memory of a loved one who was lost to breast cancer, a survivor, to better their own health - everyone has a reason.

'Dine Out For The Cure' For Komen Tyler Race Is Tonight In Tyler

Lucky Larry — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:03:46 +0000

“Dine Out For The Cure” will be held tonight at Gilbert’s El Charro restaurant in Tyler. When you dine out tonight at El Charro, you’ll be waited on by a special staff of East Texas celebrities, who all have one goal in common: to raise money for breast cancer research. These celebrities will do everything [...]

Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:00:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

Giuliana Rancic Discovers She Has Breast Cancer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00:46 +0000

‘E! News’ host and reality TV star Giuliana Rancic announced Monday morning on ‘Today’ that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Rancic has had difficulties conceiving a child with husband and fellow reality TV star Bill Rancic, and it was only through her third in vitro fertilization attempt that this was revealed.

Ex-KISS Drummer Peter Criss Survived Male Breast Cancer, Raising Awareness

Lucy Tauss — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss survived a bout with breast cancer, and now he’s working to educate men about the fact that they, too, can develop breast cancer. The 65-year-old musician, who says he’s been cancer-free for four years, told Ultimate Classic Rock that while he feels great, he’s always concerned that the cancer will return. “Every [...]

Fergie Designs Shoes For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lucky Larry — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:03:22 +0000

It's one thing that brings most all women together - SHOES! Just hearing the word seems to drive some women crazy, take Kinzie from Kidd Kraddick in the Morning for instance, she goes nuts over shoes! Well Fergie, of the Black Eyed Peas, has designed special pair of shoes in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.