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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Soups, Nose, Dentistry and Dental Health, Government, Mining
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Flag football for a good cause at Radford University
It was a day of flag football for a good cause at Radford University. The Greek life chapter, Zeta Tau Alpha held a breast cancer awarenesss flag football fundraiser Saturday. The group's main cause to support is cancer awareness. Organizers say...
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Hundreds Race for the Cure in Roanoke
Saturday was a chance for folks to celebrate victories and mourn losses. Downtown Roanoke was transformed into a sea of pink for the 4th annual Virginia Blue Ridge Race for the Cure. Survivors, those battling breast cancer and the people who love...
Tags: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Recovery continues for local victims of meningitis outbreak
ReporterSix months after an outbreak of fungal meningitis that killed dozens of people and sickened hundreds more, many patients are still recovering. Nancy Goodfellow is one of them. The Roanoke County resident is feeling better these days, but after...Tags: Meningitis, Chemotherapy, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Magic City Ford spokesperson Niday dies
The name Shirley Niday might not be familiar, but if you've lived in the Roanoke Valley for a while, her commercials are. She was the face of Magic City Ford for 11 years with her signature slogan, "We are so nice to deal with." Niday died Thursday....
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Hokie Nation helps Virginia Tech softball sisters through mother's cancer diagnosis
WDBJ7 Sports ReporterSports are often a metaphor for life; overcoming adversity, conquering challenges. As the Virginia Tech softball team begins its season Friday those metaphors are in the thoughts of players, Courtney and Bailey Liddle. The mom of the two sisters is...Tags: Softball, Social Media, Sports, YouTube, Virginia Tech
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People "Zumba" for a good cause in Roanoke
Folks from around Roanoke danced their buns off in support of breast cancer research Saturday. "Zumba for a Cure" was held at Gold's Gym north Roanoke. Dozens of people were shakin' their groove thing in support of the American Cancer Society. People...
Tags: Cancer, American Cancer Society
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William Byrd at Alleghany
WDBJ7 Sports StaffIn Alleghany, the William Byrd Terriers, fresh off some late game heroics last week, tried to keep thing going against the Mountaineers, and avoid looking ahead to the Northside game next week. It was breast cancer awareness night at Alleghany this...Tags: William Byrd
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Martinsville Speedway goes pink
Assignment ManagerThe curbs around the track at Martinsville Speedway got a fresh coat of paint Thursday morning. Breast cancer survivors and track crews painted the curbs pink. The effort hopes to bring attention to October's designation as National Breast Cancer...Tags: NASCAR, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer, Auto Racing
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60-miles in 3-days to stop Breast Cancer
Every years hundreds of men and women descend on our nation's capital to help find a cure for breast cancer. And this year, dozens of people from our region will join the fight. Joey Coakley Beck and Kiley Thompson are just some of the more than 15-...
Tags: Human Interest, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Alleghany County at Northside
WDBJ7 Sports StaffOver at Northside, the Vikings defense of their Blue Ridge District crown started this week against Alleghany on a pink out night off of Peter's Creek Road in Roanoke County. The Vikings sported the pink ribbons on their helmets in honor and support of...Tags: Football, Sports
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Roanoke breast cancer survivor featured in national awareness campaign
ReporterJoyce Thompson is a breast cancer survivor, committed to raising awareness of the disease. And soon she'll have the chance to reach thousands of Kroger customers. Thompson works at the grocery chain's regional office in Roanoke. She is one of 48 Kroger...Tags: Human Interest
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