...has proclaimed June 6 as National Cancer Survivors' Day in Brainerd. The day is supported by Brainerd/Baxter Lakes Area Cancer Support Groups, St. Joseph's Medical Center and the National Cancer Survivors' Day Foundation. Crosslake council...

...school teachers have tutored Adam during the school year and they continue to tutor him during the summer. Churches, area cancer patients, elementary and high school students, business and community organizations have been with the Bedards every...

...be a junior at St. John's University this fall, and Raverty ran. Patrick Raverty (left) and Adam Bedard, both area cancer survivors, ran Saturday to find a cure for the illness that now defines them. Bedard and Raverty know about childhood...

...basketball coach Jim Valvano during his introduction of the V Foundation, but they are no less inspiring for seven area cancer crusaders. Can't Stop Won't Stop is the name of Adam Bedard's team of runners that has pledged to defeat children's...

...Road, north of Woida Road off of Highway 371 North. National Cancer Survivors Day June 4 BAXTER -- Brainerd lakes area cancer survivors will host a potluck picnic at noon June 4 at Baxter City Park in celebration of National Cancer Survivors...

...video equipment and educational videos for viewing on-site materials, loaning library, referral information for area cancer services and trained volunteers who can answer questions. A volunteer coordinator is currently in the process of recruiting...

...her journey over the past 17 years, Hassett has not only filled a need, but created a support network for countless area cancer patients and their families. Her dedication to helping cancer patients as they battle -- and live -- with the disease...

Five area cancer survivors were treated to an "Evening of Tranquility" at an area spa. Read more about this story in Monday's Dispatch.

...Evening of Tranquility: A Time to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Renew." That was the promise and the reality for five area cancer survivors on Tuesday, Nov. 13. This shower of attention was done at the hands of the stylists, manicurists and massage...

...of the bouquets in January and February and will help coordinate Gift of Hope bouquets, which will be delivered to area cancer patients during the week of March 8, 2004. ACS Daffodil Days ambassadors were chosen for their extensive American...