Calm. That's not a word one hears much these days, but calm is what some are urging in the wake of a new federal report on breast cancer screening. ...more

November 19, 2009

and it didn't cost you a dime - would you? ...more

November 7, 2009

There will be plenty of pink this weekend in Pinellas County. More than 1,500 people are walking to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. The Breast Cancer 3-Day kicked off Friday morning in Clearwater. Participants will cover 60 miles during the three-day walk to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. ...more

October 31, 2009

In October, it's nearly impossible to count the number of ways you can show your support for breast cancer research: buy a pink combination lock; get fitted for a new bra; save the pink lids from your lunchtime yogurt. ...more

October 24, 2009

Grants have been awarded to several area groups: •The March of Dimes awarded $90,000 to the Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County for the first year of a three-year grant to help save at-risk babies. The program will focus on the overall wellness of mothers of babies in Tampa General Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). ...more

May 23, 2009

With the Gasparilla season steadily running its course, other groups are gearing up for social events to raise money for various causes. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Rotary Club of New Tampa will host its first mARTinis Night with food, drinks and the arts. ...more

February 25, 2009

A sea of pink is expected to wend through Pinellas County this weekend as more than 1,500 people walk in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day Journey. ...more

November 1, 2008

A sea of pink is expected to surge through Pinellas County this weekend as more than 1,500 people take part in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day Journey. ...more

October 31, 2008

Academy of the Holy Names and Tampa Catholic high schools raised $1,620 in the second annual Play for The Cure volleyball game Oct. 9. Hosted by the academy, proceeds benefit the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The academy won the match, led by seniors Erica Almerico, Maria Laratta and Jessica Gordon, along with junior Nikki Neville and sophomore Annie Swanson. Jesuit High's Blue Tide showed up to support the cause, donning pink shirts. ...more

October 22, 2008