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Evansville Police Teams with The Pub for Nathan Schroer Fundraiser April 11th

Ryan O'Bryan — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:00:28 +0000

The Evansville Police Department are rallying around one of their own, and asking for your help in his fight against leukemia. Officer Nathan Schroer is currently battling the disease for the second time in less than 10 years. A Detective assigned to Holly’s House, Nathan has helped countless victims of domestic and sexual violence. He also [...]

See the Increase in Cancer Survival Rates Thanks To St. Jude

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:28 +0000

The numbers are simply astounding. As you listen to us talk about the great strides St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has made over its 50+ year in the fight against childhood cancer, I wanted to share with you a statistical comparison of cancer survivor rates since St. Jude first opened in 1962 to show you [...]

Fall Festival Fundraiser for Lane Goodwin This Saturday in Henderson Kentucky

Kat Mykals — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:48:40 +0000

If you're not familiar, Lane Goodwin is the the 13 year old Henderson boy who has captured the hearts of not only the Tri-state but the world with his uplifting spirit as he continues his fight against cancer. This Saturday there is a huge fundraiser to benefit Lane, and it's all happening at the Henderson County Fairgrounds.

Robin Gibb Looses Battle With Cancer [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Sun, 20 May 2012 23:39:39 +0000

The world of music is in mourning now, wrapped in a shroud of shock. Robin Gibb, one-third of the famous Bee Gees, died earlier today in a London hospital. Gibb, 62, had briefly rallied in the last few weeks, after slipping into a coma a month ago.. His brother Barry, his wife Dwina, his children, [...]