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Robin Roberts Announces Leave

Lynn Quale — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:11:22 +0000

‘Good Morning America’s‘ Robin Roberts announced yesterday (Monday) morning that her last day on the show before her medical leave of absence will be Friday. Robin has been a staple on ABC’s popular morning news show for many years. She started as a featured reporter for ‘Good Morning America’ in 1995, then became the news [...]

Chris and Ricky Morning Show Poll: Ryan Kennedy's Decision [POLL]

Chris Chapman — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:18:19 +0000

Any parent can say without hesitation that making choices for their children can be difficult. But for Ryan Kennedy's parents, their choice has by far been the toughest. Ryan, age 9, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer when he was 4. After years of painful treatments, Ryan has decided he doesn't want any more - is this his decision to make?

Alan Jackson and Wife Open Up About Saving Their Marriage and Fighting Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Alan Jackson was the subject of last night’s ‘Backstory’ on GAC, and the singer’s relationship with wife Denise was a focal point of the episode. Alan and Denise have been married since 1979, so their relationship factors heavily in his career and his music. The duo endured their fair share of ups and downs since that fateful meeting at a Dairy Queen, but through it all, they remain stronger than ever.

Toby Keith Foundation Cancer Treatment Facility Approved by Local Board

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:28:31 +0000

Toby Keith should be ready to raise a ‘Red Solo Cup’ in celebration. The singer’s Toby Keith Foundation has designs on opening a facility to house and provide amenities for the families of children receiving treatment for cancer. The foundation is inching closer to its goal of opening the $8.5 million complex, dubbed the OK Kids Korral, as an Oklahoma City board has approved the plans.

Want To Save Three Lives In Under An Hour? Give Blood

Ricky Woods — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:34:13 +0000

This morning on 98 Country we talked to Chris Chapman about a blood drive at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in St. Joe today until 2pm. Here’s how you can help a four-year-old boy with cancer and your neighbors in central Minnesota today.

Help Scott Eibensteiner's Family Fight Cancer

Ricky Woods — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:23:14 +0000

It is so difficult to hear about bad things happening to good families. We can only hope for the best and, if we're lucky, do our small part to help. This weekend you have the opportunity to help Scott Eibensteiner and his family beat brain cancer.

Cell Phones May Cause Cancer, Says New Study

Dave McCord — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:10:50 +0000

It seems every other day there's something that we use every day that will cause cancer. Now they are saying using a cell phone will cause cancer - something my dad said from the very invention of them. Now they are classifying cell phones on the same level as DDT and gasoline engine exhaust. Really? That's cool. You'll have to pry my cell phone from my cold, dead hands before I go back to using a payphone!

Benefit Dinner For 4-Year-Old Girl With Cancer

Ricky Woods — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:23:35 +0000

Despite her hardships, Kathleen has maintained her positive attitude and love for life throughout this journey! Kathleen and her mother are faced with uncertainty at this time and are reaching out to the community for help as they continue their fight to save Kathleen from cancer!