Like many breast cancer survivors, Joy Dunn feels compelled to take her personal fight to the next level, to join the larger battle against the disease as a whole. As an admissions coordinator at Life Care Center of New Port Richey, Dunn is a front-row observer of the health care industry. Added to her own experience, she realized that while raising funds and awareness are vital, she could best define her niche by taking the direct approach, to encourage women to face the disease head-on by getting mammograms. ...more

November 3, 2009

Steve Serafino ordinarily doesn't try to paper over problems, but he made an exception for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ...more

October 31, 2009

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door. I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch. Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants. You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night. ...more

October 27, 2009

The NFL isn't the only football league where the players aren't afraid to wear pink. Members of the Turkey Creek Trojans varsity and junior varsity teams and their cheerleaders are donning pink this month in support of breast cancer awareness. ...more

October 22, 2009

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October 22, 2009

Fergie may soon be on the Miami Dolphins' bandwagon as a limited partner. NFL owners meeting in Boston this week approved the Black Eyed Peas singer as a partial owner, but the team has yet to complete an agreement with her, Dolphins chief executive officer Mike Dee said in an e-mail Tuesday. ...more

October 14, 2009

Students at Carrollwood Day School joined the fight against breast cancer recently when they planted pink flowers across the campus in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October. ...more

October 14, 2009

NEWS & NOTES Jesuit to wear pink to support cause In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jesuit fans and players will be displaying pink on Friday. ...more

October 14, 2009

The fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fair will be held at the outpatient registration area at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10. ...more

October 4, 2009

Now there is no excuse not to get in shape. John Honeywell, owner/operator of Rezultz Fitness on Interlake Boulevard in Lake Placid, is offering patrons the opportunity to raise money for breast cancer awareness by jogging on its new, pink treadmill. ...more

October 4, 2009