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Georgia Governor Proclaims May 22 As American Cancer Society 100th Birthday Celebration

ATLANTA (May 21, 2013) -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal today proclaimed May 22 as the official day of celebration for the American Cancer Society’s 100th birthday. The governor signed the proclamation in his office at the State Capitol in Atlanta. The proclamation read in … [Read More...]

More than 15,000 Relay For Life participants in Gwinnett County on May 17 toss their gloves in the air at the end of the purple glove dance. The gloves were later picked up and recycled. The Gwnnett Relay is one of the world's  largest Relay events, raising nearly $2 million.

Thousands Participate in Purple Glove Dance at Gwinnett Relay For LIfe

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American Cancer Society, Saks Fifth Avenue Partner for Spring Fashion Show Featuring Local Cancer Survivors

   Raleigh/Durham, N.C. -- May 16, 2013 -- The American Cancer Society and Saks Fifth Avenue are joining together to create a spring fashion show featuring local breast cancer survivors. The event, to be held June 1 from 3-5 p.m., at Saks Fifth Avenue Triangle Town Center, … [Read More...]

Legendary Golfer Tom Watson Joins American Cancer Society’s Swing Fore a Cure Tournament, June 3, 2013

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – May 16, 2013 – Local golfers participating in the American Cancer Society’s annual Swing Fore a Cure golf tournament at the Water’s Edge Country Club on Monday, June 3, 2013 will be joined by Tom Watson, Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour … [Read More...]

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Gladys Resident Represents Virginia at National Volunteer Summit for Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA – May 14, 2013 – Cancer volunteer O.H. Bobbitt from Gladys, Virginia represented the Commonwealth at the annual Volunteer Leadership Summit for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The event, … [Read More...]

More than 15,000 Relay For Life participants in Gwinnett County on May 17 toss their gloves in the air at the end of the purple glove dance. The gloves were later picked up and recycled. The Gwnnett Relay is one of the world's  largest Relay events, raising nearly $2 million.

Thousands Participate in Purple Glove Dance at Gwinnett Relay For LIfe

[Read More...]

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American Cancer Society Grantee Sees Cancer Research As A Way to Help People, Change The Future of Cancer

Justin Jones decided at the age of 12 when his grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer that he wanted to do something to help people. Through high school and into his early college years, he focused on becoming a physician. Then his … [Read More...]

O.H. Bobbitt, volunteer for ACS CAN

Gladys Resident Represents Virginia at National Volunteer Summit for Leading Cancer Advocacy Organization

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA – May 14, 2013 – Cancer volunteer O.H. Bobbitt from Gladys, Virginia represented the Commonwealth at the annual Volunteer Leadership Summit for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The event, … [Read More...]