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Susan G. Koman Race For The Cure Is Coming Up On June 8 at Delaware Park!

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:56 +0000

The Susan G. Koman “Race for the Cure” is coming up June 8 at the Delaware Park Rose Gardens. Teams will participate in this annual fundraising race/walk to help find a cure for breast cancer. Someone dies of breast cancer every 69 seconds, and each year the Susan G. Koman “Race for the Cure” promises [...]

Kellie Pickler Applauds Angelina Jolie for Bringing Awareness to Breast Cancer

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:45 +0000

It's no secret that Kellie Pickler is a strong advocate for the early detection of breast cancer, and after news broke on Tuesday (May 14) that Angelina Jolie had undergone a double mastectomy, the country star and 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant saluted the actress for going public with her experience.

Huge Designer Wedding Gown Sale Comes to Buffalo to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:26:07 +0000

If you’re getting married and need a wedding dress, this is a great way to get one at a discount while helping in the fight against breast cancer. I just found out about Brides Against Cancer, a nationwide tour of gowns that is coming to Buffalo this weekend, March 16 and 17. Wedding gowns aren’t [...]

Jason Aldean Raises Over $500K for Fight Against Breast Cancer in One Night

Jessica Nicholson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:30:10 +0000

A Jason Aldean concert packed with over 20,000 fans is reason enough to put the whole room in a celebratory, rowdy mood. A Jason Aldean concert that also raises serious dollars for a good cause? That’s an even better reason. The ‘Night Train’ star’s concert at Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas on Oct. 27 raised [...]

Debbie La Mond And Other Breast Cancer Survivors Honored At Yesterday's Buffalo Bills Game [GALLERY]

John La Mond — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:00:18 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Football League and the Buffalo Bills are proud supporters of this cause. Yesterday, my wife Debbie along with fifty other breast cancer survivors were honored in a special on-field ceremony at Ralph Wilson Stadium at the start of yesterday’s Buffalo Bills game. It was a very emotional [...]

Annemarie Grise Walker Has Breast Cancer And Needs Your Help

John La Mond — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Annemarie Grise Walker was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer at age 38. She is a single mom with two young children. Due to her extensive treatment plan, she will be unable to continue her career as a Pediatric Dental Hygienist for at least six months.I found out about Annemarie through my dear friend Rosalie DeLio. Annemarie is Rosalie's son Kevin's high school sweetheart. Annemarie and Kevin recently reconnected and have begun a new life together. They have found each other again after 20 years.

How to Add a Roswell Park Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon to Twitter, Facebook

Brett Alan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:42:05 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to show your support than to add a pink Roswell Park Cancer Institute “twibbon” to your profile picture on Twitter and Facebook? It’s really a pretty simple thing to do. Here’s how… 1. Go to Roswell Park’s Twibbon page. 2. Choose which social network you want to [...]

Your Pink Photo Could Get You A Spot On "Battle of the Sexes"

Candace Pregitzer — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:24:34 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to see your favorite pink attire! Post a photo on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #WYRKPink, and we will choose our favorite photo once a week. The winner will go on and be a contestant in Battle of the Sexes on that Friday morning! Good [...]

Brett Alan Joins The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Brett Alan — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:24:40 +0000

Yesterday I had the pleasure of walking in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in memory of a woman that I've never gotten to meet. But I think that's the case for a lot of people that walked that walk through the streets of Buffalo. Directly or indirectly I think that almost everyone has been affected by breast cancer. We weren't just walking for one person. We were walking for all of them.

Kellie Pickler Shaves Off Her Hair [PHOTO]

Wendy Lynn — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:43:03 +0000

Kellie Pickler has shaved off her hair to support her friend Summer who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Summer Miller who is 36 has a family history of cancer and has started chemotherapy to fight the disease. Kellie sent video to Good Morning America showing footage of the two getting their heads shaved. Both ladies [...]

Debbie La Mond Takes Part In The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure [GALLERY]

John La Mond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:00:03 +0000

On Saturday, June 9, 2012, my wife, Debbie, participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2012. She is not by any means a runner, but joined the Fleet Feet Buffalo’s No Boundaries 5K Training Program to help her prepare for the race. When they say from couch to 5K, they mean it. [...]

Win This Guitar & Help Roswell Park [VIDEO]

Wendy Lynn — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Over the course of the last six to nine months we have been collecting autographs from all the country music stars that have come through Western New York. Artists like Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Kid Rock and more have all signed a special Roswell Park pink acoustic guitar. Each $10 donation you make to this special Country Music Inspires Cures campaign equals another chance to win this one-of-a-kind guitar. Each donation will go toward breast cancer research here at Roswell Park.

Martina McBride: Invitation Only- "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" [VIDEO]

Josh — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:20:17 +0000

Boy can Martina still knock it out of the park. One of the best female voices that country music has ever had....if you ask me! Here is a small portion of CMT's Invitation Only featuring Martina McBride. In the video, she performs her latest single "I'm Gonna Love You Through It."

WYRK's 'I'm Gonna Love You Through It' Montage [AUDIO]

Brett Alan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:52:57 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if you haven’t already heard it, Martina McBride has an incredible song out that deals specifically with people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and the family members who have supported them. A couple weeks ago we asked for your stories about breast cancer and how it has affected your [...]

Understanding Breast Cancer Risks [SPONSORED POST]

WYRK Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:05:02 +0000

Roswell Park Cancer Institute wants everyone to understand the risks of Breast Cancer.
Find out more at roswellpark.org.

"BOSOM BUDDIES" Walk for Roswell THIS Saturday!

Craig Matthews — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:13:26 +0000

BREAST CANCER..the two words scare the daylights out of every woman. They scare the heck out of us guys too. I know, as I have watched and helped my wife through it not once, but twice over the last 4 years. Thanks to God first and Roswell Park Cancer Institute second, my bride of 30 [...]

Susan G. Komen Faith, Hope & Love Awards

Brad Hohman — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:52:14 +0000

Do you know a Breast Cancer survivor, health care proffesional or volunteer that has worked to improve the lives of cancer patients, find a cure or raise awareness for this cause? Nominate them for either the Faith, Hope or Love Award. Awards will be presented at the 10th Annual Susan G. Komen Survivor Luncheon May 7th at the Buffalo Convention Center. Click here to nominate someone you know.

You Go Girl!

Josh — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:10:07 +0000

Cheaters…..This is what you get! We all remember Elizabeth Edwards, right?? Well if you’ve been sleeping under a rock for the last 10 years, she was the late wife of Senator John Edwards. If you don’t know him….please Google it and let me get on with the story. Anyways….In her will, the late Elizabeth Edwards [...]

What Kind Of Dog Do You Have?

John La Mond — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:35:51 +0000

Ask my wife and she will tell you that I am the world’s biggest dog lover. If I had the time and money, I would rescue every stray dog and give them a home. I know some people are cat lovers, but I am strictly a dog person. We got our current dog when my wife [...]

Elizabeth Edwards Dies In Her Home

Brett Alan — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:20:05 +0000

Two days ago we received the news that Elizabeth Edwards had been advised to quit treatment for cancer when she found that it had spread to her liver. Today we find that she has passed away in her home. Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, died Tuesday. Elizabeth Edwards [...]