CancerNYNJ Newsroom: News Updates

06/12/2013 - Relay For Life at HopeClub
First ever Relay event at the nation's only American Cancer Society HopeClub

06/11/2013 - Losing a Friend, Gaining a Family
Sonja Flansburg story of finding hope in tragedy

05/22/2013 - Happy Birthday from the Buffalo Bills
Watch a special birthday tribute from members of the Buffalo Bills!

05/21/2013 - 100th Birthday Activites in New York City
Find out where the Society is celebrating it's 100th in the Big Apple.

05/15/2013 - East Quoque Relay Recess Raises $20,000
Students have fund and learn while raising funds for the American Cancer Society

05/08/2013 - Do It For Your Daughter
Six 11-year-old Girl Scouts from the Jersey Shore have made it their mission to make sure women are getting their annual mammograms.

05/06/2013 - Small in Stature, Big on Power
Norma Hayman, American Cancer Society's oldest living volunteer, urges the next generation to finish the fight.

05/03/2013 - Targeting Triple-Negative
Dr. William Katt of Cornell University is using a grant from the American Cancer Society to combat a rare form of breast cancer.

05/01/2013/2013 - Stomping Out Cancer
Two Central New York women are running in half marathons in each state to support the American Cancer Society.

04/24/2013 - Mammograms Save Lives with HHC
The American Cancer Society teams up with NYC's Health and Hospital Corporation this May to fight breast cancer

04/22/2013 - Camden NJ Volunteers Pound the Pavement to Reach the Underserved
The American Cancer Society salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013

04/17/2013 - Overcoming anxiety with friendship and information: Joanne Leung
The American Cancer Society salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013

04/17/2013 - Bringing out beauty and strength: Angela Shen
The American Cancer Society salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013

04/16/2013 - Dong-Hae Shim thought “she’d rather die” – now helps others heal
The American Cancer Society salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013

04/15/2013 - Helping Asian patients to communicate, learn, and heal – Baekbong Kim, MSW
Crossing barriers and boundries as part of National Minority Cancer Awareness

04/14/2013 - Making Strides Phenom Camila Legaspi
The American Cancer Society salutes its volunteers during National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013

04/14/2013 - Mi Deseo de Cumpleanos - My Birthday Wish
American Cancer Society, Telemundo 47, Jacobi Medical Center, Lutheran Family Health Centers and NY Cancer Services Program come together to provide FREE Screenings

04/12/2013 - WATCH: Demystifying New York's Health Exchange
American Cancer Society to host live streaming discussion with federal, state and local officials.

04/10/2013 - Eliant Honors American Cancer Society
Flame of Excellence award to be presented for work in NY's Hudson Valley

04/07/2013 - New Research Grants for New York and New Jersey
American Cancer Society announces 21 research and training grants.

04/01/2013 - Slam dunk for more birthdays
Syracuse University basketball fan scores $50,000 for the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer

03/20/2013 - UAW 774/General Motors Tonawanda Engine Accelerates Cures
The American Cancer Society says "thank you" to the UAW/GM team. They raised $30,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in 2012 —a 25 percent increase over the previous year.

03/20/2013 - Healthy High Rises in Syracuse
American Cancer Society presents the area's first Healthy High Rises designation to Upstate Medical University residence hall

03/20/2013 - Middle School Students Arrest Cancer
Over 300 students led the way at the school’s third annual Relay Field Days celebration, which raised over $30,000 for the American Cancer Society’s fight to end cancer.

03/19/2013 - New York Tobacco Free U report released
American Cancer Society report shows one quarter of New York colleges & universities make tobacco free "Dean's List.

03/11/2013 - Patient Navigator Profile: Lorena Alvarez
From Honduras to New Jersey, Lorena Alvarez is making a difference

03/04/2013 - Sparkle for Hope
Dennis and Cindy Connelly launch an innovative fund-raiser to fight breast cancer

03/01/2013 - Soccer dad message: Be an Advocate
Colon cancer survivor Paul Barden talks about his diagnosis and recovery

02/28/2013 - Crafting a better world in the fight for more birthdays
The American Cancer Society and AC Moore announce results of this year's collaboration

02/19/2013 - CEOs in New Jersey fight cancer
The American Cancer Society recently held a CEOs Against Cancer breakfast in New Jersey

02/19/2013 - TransCare Helps Patients on Road to Recovery
Ambulance company is helping the American Cancer Society get patients to life saving treatments

02/11/2013 - Tobacco Free U Report in New Jersey
New report from the American Cancer Society shows college campuses in New Jersey are giving tobacco failing grades

02/10/2013 - Suits, Sneakers and Coaches Fight Cancer
Results in New York and New Jersey from this year's American Cancer Society Coaches Vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers campaign

02/07/2013 - Amate A Ti Misma Returns
American Cancer Society and Univision team up with local health providers to get women screened for breast cancer.

02/01/2013 - Tips for Valentines Day Gifts
Looking for that perfect gift for Valentine's Day? Check out some of the latest offerings from the Hope Shop.

01/30/2013 - Empire State Building Helps Raise Awareness
As part of World No Cancer Day the Empire State Building is helping raise awareness about cancer myths.

01/07/2013 - CPS3 in NYC
ACS announces new dates in New York area for massive cancer study

01/01/2013 - Healthier New You in 2013
Tips from the American Cancer Society on keeping those 2013 New Year resolutions

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