Family rocked by cancer stays strong in spirit The Halls’ participation in Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, has become a family tradition. When Dwayne and Mary Hall’s daughter, Adrienne, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996, they whole-heartedly supported her efforts in the first Rockwall/Rowlett Relay For Life in 1998. […]
The McKinney Youth Theatre will present one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Annie, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 as a benefit for the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. All proceeds from the show will go towards pediatric cancer research. “Annie is a great story about an optimistic orphan girl whose only wish is to find […]
Fundraiser benefits childhood cancer research in memory of 8-year-old Frisco boy More than 100 supporters turned out Oct. 29 at Lone Star Ranch in Frisco for the TeamConnor Relay, which was run continuously from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants were encouraged to “run, walk, bike or hop” for at least one five-mile leg of […]
Join the Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Lake Pointe Cancer Center, 7501 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 120, in Rowlett. Lake Pointe Breast Cancer Support Group is for all breast cancer survivors, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. They provide information, resources, emotional support, healthy tips, guest […]
TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation takes the lead to bring organizations across the country together (Dallas) An eight-year-old Frisco boy who lost his four-year battle with cancer has inspired the creation of a new national icon for childhood cancer. Connor the Caterpillar, unveiled at III Forks Restaurant in Dallas Sept. 15 during National Childhood Cancer Awareness […]
(Dallas) A 5K Run and 1K Walk benefiting Cancer Support Community North Texas is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at Reverchon Park in Dallas. The inaugural ONE RUN also includes a 100-yard Children’s Dribble and Dash, family activities, free food and drinks, and a post-race party featuring the Vocal Trash band. Registration is at 7 a.m. […]
(Rockwall) Fox 4 News’ Heather Hays will host the 2nd Annual In the Pink Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Hilton Bella Harbor, 2055 Summer Lee Drive, on Lake Ray Hubbard. The event will benefit community outreach, education, and enhanced coverage for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, also known as MRI, uses high-powered magnets, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed images of the body. It is especially useful when visualizing organs, soft tissues and bones. Unlike an X-ray, MRI does not use ionizing radiation. Breast MRI for High-Risk Groups For women who are at high risk of […]