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Teen Who Died of Cancer Gives the World a Heartbreaking Gift

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:28 +0000

Zach Sobiech is singing with the angels now. Zach died Monday at the age of 18 after a battle with cancer, but he left behind more than just memories for those who knew him. After learning that he only had a few months to live, Zach decided to write music as a way to say [...]

Legendary Movie Critic Roger Ebert Dies at the Age of 70

Mike Sampson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:43:28 +0000

Just days after announcing a leave of absence from writing to deal with a recurrence of cancer, the Chicago Sun-Times reported this afternoon that legendary movie critic Roger Ebert has died. Most of us know Roger Ebert from his days hosting the classic series ‘Siskel & Ebert’ where the “thumbs up/thumbs down” gimmick changed the [...]

Wade Hayes Releases Emotional New Song About His Battle With Cancer

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:53 +0000

As he promised his fans, Wade Hayes has shifted gears to 100 percent music now that he has completed his chemo therapy for his stage IV colon cancer. The singer announced his battle with the disease late last year.

The latest tune from Hayes — which he wrote about the emotiona

Boot Out Cancer With Lisa's Ladies And The Polk County Relay 4 Life

Sean Ericson — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000

The Polk County Relay for Life team Lisa’s Ladies will be hosting a “Boot out Cancer” Bingo and BBQ sandwich meal on Friday, April 13th. It will be held in the Corrigan Primary Cafeteria. Meal will begin at 6:00 and Bingo will follow at 7:00. Come out and help make the 2012 Polk County Relay [...]

Cancer-Stricken Bride Katie Kirkpatrick's Wedding Photos Will Break Your Heart

Don Deane — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:22:59 +0000

On January 11, 2005, glowing 21-year-old bride Katie Kirkpatrick married her finance Nick Godwin in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Michigan. But this wasn’t just any ordinary wedding — Kirkpatrick was suffering from terminal cancer at the time. Sadly, she died just five days later. Despite her serious illness, Kirkpatrick planned every aspect of the [...]

Bone Marrow – A Perfect Match Plea [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:13 +0000

As I am sure you already know, Kicks 105 is very involved with the “Country Cares For St. Jude Kids” fundraising program. ”So that no child shall die in the dawn of life.” Please watch this plea from Janet, who just received the worst news from her doctor. Unless she gets a bone marrow transplant soon, she [...]

A Christmas Message From The Kids Of St. Jude [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:20:08 +0000

Here’s a special gift from the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrating the spirit of Christmas.

Woman Makes Santa's Naughty List for Falsely Claiming She Had Cancer [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:48:18 +0000

If anyone is going to get a lumps of coal in his or her stocking this year, it’s Martha Nicholas. The Virginian woman was arrested Wednesday for bilking kind-hearted people out of money by falsely claiming she had cancer. Nicholas, 42, duped even her husband and children along the way, claimed she was a four-time cancer patient and participated in multiple cancer fundraisers

Cell Phones May Cause Cancer, Says New Study

Danny Merrell — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:08:47 +0000

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer the radiation in cell phones may cause cancer.

The group came to this conclusion after analyzing 30 previous studies which had explored the link between cell phones and cancer.

As a result of this finding, cell phones have now been given a "2 B" cl

Mel McDaniel Dead At 68 After Long Battle With Cancer

Danny Merrell — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:20:46 +0000

Sad news to report today as Grand ‘Ol Opry member and legendary artist Mel McDaniel passed away yesterday after an extended battle with cancer. McDaniel was born in 1942 in Checotah, Oklahoma…the same town that produced Carrie Underwood. Up until the past couple of years, McDaniel was very popular at venues across the East Texas [...]

St Jude Country Cares – Episode 1 (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:09:50 +0000

Preparing to embark on the trip to Memphis for a visit to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a weekend of smiles, hope and Country music.