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Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the handheld calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer? Texas is ready to try by investing $3 billion over the next decade in cancer research and prevention, which would make the state the gatekeeper of the second largest pot of cancer research dollars in the country, behind only the National Cancer Institute.Is this weird or not?
Before my sister was diagnosed with Breast Cancer my dad's youngest sister died of Breast Cancer. She died one week before my sister's regularly schedule pap and mammo. My sister found out she had breast cancer two weeks after my aunt died.Cynthia Nixon talks about battle w/ breast cancer, says her kids call girlfriend “mom”
Sex and The City actress Cynthia Nixon, 42, is the new ambassador for the Susan G Komen For The Cure organization. Nixon’s mother is a two time breast cancer survivor, and Nixon herself was diagnosed with the disease in 2006. She said she’s been getting regular mamograms since she was 35, and that a small cancerous lump was found on her mammogram when she was 40.Do Good While You Shop: Contribute to ... breast cancer research and awareness
I found this through Lucky Magazine: http://www.luckymag.com/shopping/charity/2008/09/breast_cancer The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade funds screening exams and mammography for low-income women; over one million have been provided since 2000. On the Web at avonfoundation.org. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation awards grants to scientists around the world working to define the origins of the disease and create new and better treatments.Trisha Yearwood: I Survived a Plane Emergency
To quote one of Trisha Yearwood's hits, the country star may have been wondering, "How do I live?" during a plane ride last week. On her way home to Oklahoma from a three-day, 60-mile walk to benefit the Susan G.Bert Show's (Q100) Weekend Party Preview
http://www.allthehitsq100.com/bertshow/bertfeature.asp?id=13628 THURSDAY Margarita Festival @ Twisted Taco-$3 Flavored Margaritas (Including Mango, Passion Fruit, Tangerine, and Berry)-DJ downstairs-Twisted Karaoke upstairs!http://www.twistedtaco.com/events-midtown.php Chocolate 08 @ Villa Christina-Chocolate tastings from Atlanta's premir pastry chefs-Martini tastings-Full dinner buffet-Chocolate Beer-Chocolate Espresso cart-Live entertainment, Silent Auction, Cash Bar!-$65 Adv/ $75 Door-Benefits The Cystic Fibrosis Foundationhttp://www.chocolateforcf.org/ Cocktails 4 A Cause @ TAP-Complimentary Beverage Cocktail, Peroni or Pilsner Urquill beer or glass of house wine-Complimentary appetizers-Free raffle for $50 gift certificate-%10 off menu items-Free Atlanta Pink Card-Siggested $10 Donation-Proceeds benefit Small Dog Rescue & Humane Society-6p-9:30pmhttp://www.cocktails4acause.com/ Screen On The Green @ Centennial Olympic Park-Great movies under the stars-6p-11p with movies starting at sunset-FREE-Bring a picnic basket-Have concession stands to purchase food-Alcoholic beverages can be purchased!!-E.T. featured tonighthttp://www.peachtreetv.com/specials/screenonthegreen/ FRIDAY Decatur Beach Party @ the Decatur Square-Bringing in 60 tons of sand and the square turns into a beach-Live music-Boardwalk Games-Beach movie!-Adults $10 (adv $6.50) / Kids under 12 FREEhttp://www.decaturga.com/cgs_citysvcs_ced_events.aspx#candlelight Blues, Brews BBQ @ South City Kitchen (Midtown and Vinings)-3 Day Event!-Live blues music-Brewed Sweetwater beer-Delicious BBQ-Sunday's proceeds will benefit Camp Twin Lakeshttp://www.southcitykitchen.com/vinings/child/menus/events.htm Pajama-Jam-Jam @ Runaround Sue's (Marietta)-Sexiest PJ's Contest with up to $200 Cash & Prizes-PJs get you in FREE-$8 Fishbowls-$3 Jello Shots-$3 Tall Boys-Live DJhttp://www.runaroundsues.com/ SATURDAY Midsummer Music Festival @ Candler Park-Live performances by Blues Traveler and Drivin N Cryin-Fun outdoor festival with plents of Smirnoff, Jack Daniels, and Southern Comfort!-Also going to have a fun run in the morning!http://www.790thezone.com/events/midsummermusicfest.aspx 1 Year Anniversary Party @ Tin Roof Cantina-$5 Cup of Beer with $3 Refills-Beer pong tournament/ Corn Hole Tournament-Budweiser girls will be there-Taco Bar with $2 Tacos-Live music with Father Peter, Brian Wiltsey Band, and Gareth Asher-2 Full Bars, and FREE entryhttp://www.tinroofcantina.com/ Save the Boobies! Party @ Dunwoody Tavern-2pm-10pm-All proceeds raise money for the Susan G.Tickled Pink
Unfortunately a co-worker recently passed away from Breast Cancer. She was the nicest woman, colleague, and friend you could of asked for. She never hesitated to ask you about how you were despite the fact that she had been in chemo that morning, or she was feeling sick.
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