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Recent Cave Spring grad biking across the country for cancer
WDBJ7 InternBiking across the country is no easy feat, but one teen is taking it on head first. Recent Cave Spring High graduate Justin Plymale plans on biking from California to New York. His goal is to raise $1 million for those diagnosed with cancer who can't...Tags: Caves and Caverns, Landforms
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Benefit bike ride scheduled this weekend for Roanoke County Fire Chief battling cancer
ReporterTypically, firefighters are physically strong, but one department in Roanoke County is emotionally weak these days. It is the Bent Mountain Fire Department. "It's been very rough for everybody. The department is a family. We consider this department a...Tags: Fires, Throat Cancer, Tim Worrell
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Justin McLeod's Blog
August 15
Goodbye
They say all good things must come to an end. With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business. I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools. There are several reasons why I'm switching...Tags: New England Patriots, Students, University of California, Los Angeles, George Clooney, James Franco
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Faces of health care: Medicaid recipient on life filled with pain and money headaches
WDBJ7 ReporterThursday's decision shot down the provision that allowed individual states to give more money to Medicaid recipients. Catherine Fitzgerald a current Medicaid recipient and Danville resident, has been around the health care block so to speak. She's...Tags: Health, Health Insurance, Government Health Care, Medicaid, Barack Obama
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Roanoke County fundraiser to fight cancer
It was a fun filled day in Roanoke County on Sunday, and it was all to fight cancer. The Roanoke Moose Lodge in Catawba held a giant Relay for Life fundraiser. There were lots of different booths set up inside and out. Kids had a ball with...
Tags: Relay for Life
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Tiger's Former Coach Holds Court at Smith Mountain Lake
Sports DirectorHank Haney has worked with the best golfers in the world, including Tiger Woods, and some bad ones, like Charles Barkley and Ray Romano. But Monday, the renowned swing coach was in Penhook at the Water's Edge Country Club, offering not only golf...Tags: Tiger Woods
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Golf tournament at Smith Mountain Lake raises big money for cancer research
ReporterYou could call it the swing for a cure. Monday, the American Cancer Society and Advance Auto Parts held one of its largest fundraisers. It's called the Smith Mountain Lake Swing Fore a Cure Golf Tournament. It takes place at the Water's Edge Country...Tags: Duke University, Health, Medical Research, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated, Sports
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Danville Churches band together to promote good health
ReporterThese days Bibleway Cathedral in Danville is not only focused on parishioners' faith but also their health. "If you wanna get a message out to the community tell it to the church," says nurse Louise L. Cooper. On Tuesday, a free blood pressure screening...Tags: Health, Obesity, Weight, Religion and Belief, Breast Cancer
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Local cyclists react to allegations of doping against Lance Armstrong
ReporterLance Armstrong is a big topic of conversation since doping charges were made against him this week. He's a superman to fans. He beat cancer, won the Tour de France seven times and now competes in triathlons. But others believe he used performance...Tags: Lance Armstrong, Sports, Cycling, Tour de France, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
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Roanoke's Relay for Life raises more than $237,000
ReporterSome people will be catching up on sleep this weekend. On Friday night, three of our hometowns held Relay For Life event. People spent hours walking laps for Relay For Life in Roanoke which raised more than $237,000 to fight cancer. "A lot of families...Tags: Health, Human Interest, Breast Cancer, Relay for Life, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Virginia Tech establishes Center for Drug Discovery
Virginia Tech has established a new Center for Drug Discovery to work on research that could lead to new treatments for cancer, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses. Professor David Kingston will be the center's director, and faculty members...
Tags: Virginia Tech, Health, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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Fighting cancer and treating your sweet tooth at a special bake sale in Roanoke
Folks in Roanoke were able to treat their sweet tooth, and help fight cancer at the same time. A "Cookies for Kids Cancer" bake sale was held at the Promenade Park shopping center off of Electric Road Saturday. "Cookies for Kids Cancer" is a national...
Tags: Medical Research, Health
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