New Baltimore-Chesterfield Patch recaps the news from last week.
Miss the latest headlines from Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore? Here's a recap of the news from this past week:
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The Bloomfield Hills native not only has rallied for her husband Mitt Romney's presidential bid, but Ann Romney also has thrown her support behind breast cancer awareness.
While Ann Romney has taken to the presidential campaign trail to support her husband Mitt Romney, she also has rallied her efforts for another cause: breast cancer awareness. Ann Romney, a native of Bloomfield Hills and a student at Cranbrook, is a breast cancer survivor. In 2008, Ann Romney had surgery to remove a precancerous lump from her breast, according to the Boston Globe. Mitt Romney told CNN that Barack Obama, at the time the president-elect, called to offer his prayers to the Romney family. So while Ann Romney has campaigned for her husband this month, including a stop in Bloomfield Township on Oct. 12, she also has focused her attention on breast cancer awareness. Both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama wore pink dresses at the …
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Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. “Early detection is key. The smaller that a breast cancer is detected, the less likely it is to metastasize or spread to other organs or the bones. The earlier a breast (cancer) is discovered, the more likely the chance for a cure,” said Dr. Jeff Falk, a physician on staff at St. John Medical Center in Macomb Township. But going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in …
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A portion of the pink chocolate goodies will go toward breast cancer education and awareness.
The New Baltimore Edible Arrangements store is featuring the Heels for Healing fruit bouquets and pink chocolate drizzled strawberries in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The two store owners will contribute 10 percent of their Heels for Healing proceeds to the National Foundation of Breast Cancer Awareness for education and treatment. The fun pink chocolate covered high heel shaped pineapple can also be sold separately as a pop for a fun snack, according to a news release.
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Macomb County's going pink Oct. 13 for a walk to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.
Pink will be a hot color Saturday morning. Walkers from all over Macomb County will take to the streets Saturday morning in downtown Mount Clemens to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research and support. The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is a noncompetitive, inspirational event, taking place at 8 a.m. Oct. 13, 2012, starting at 1 Crocker Blvd. in downtown Mount Clemens. As of Friday afternoon, the walkers had raised $44,829.51. To participate, you can donate online and view a route map at www.cancer.org/stridesonline. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 226,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from…
The bakery-restaurant's signature Pink Ribbon bagel will be sold in October to raise funds for breast cancer organizations.
The Panera Bread Pink Ribbon bagel is back. On Oct. 5, metro Detroit bakery-cafes, including the one at 23 Mile and Gratiot in Chesterfield Township, will hold a "Go Pink Day" to mark the 11th year of Panera Bread's October fundraising effort for breast cancer causes. Sold in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the signature bagel has raised more than $1.25 million for breast cancer charities nationwide. In participating Panera bakery-cafes in the metro Detroit-area, funds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. “The Pink Ribbon Bagel has been a customer favorite for over a decade, in part because it’s a tasty way to add flavor to the day and because each bagel sold helps support the fight against an illness that …
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Chesterfield Township stores will deliver pizza in pink boxes throughout the month of October, with a portion of each purchase benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The pink pizza box is back. Now in its fourth year, Hungry Howie’s "Love, Hope & Pizza" campaign is once again raising money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. For every pizza purchased during the month of October, Hungry Howie’s will make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In the last three years, Hungry Howie’s has raised almost $500,000 for the foundation. This year, the goal is to add another $250,000 to that total. Throughout October, participating Hungry Howie’s locations will serve pizzas in bright pink boxes featuring the breast cancer awareness ribbon. Customers can add a $1 donation to their Hungry Howie’s order, which will go directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Donors will receive…
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Macomb County to help you stay healthy.
You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD. Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …
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All store donations will benefit the American Cancer Society and Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Kroger customers can help fight breast cancer on behalf of a special person during Kroger’s autumn breast cancer campaign, which has already begun and will go through the end of October. Customers may purchase a pink ribbon for $1 at any Kroger register and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Customers also can help by making a coin box donation to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. You can donate at the Chesterfield Township location. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Located in Detroit, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. “Every family …
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New Baltimore resident Betsey Facione has stayed upbeat and honest about her battle with breast cancer.
Eight years ago when longtime New Baltimore resident Betsey Facione discovered she had breast cancer at age 54, she wasn't worried about her odds. After all, her mother and mother-in-law were diagnosed with the disease decades ago at the same time and went on to live another 40 and 35 years, respectively, with good health. "Because of their experiences, when the doctor told me I had it, I wasn't that concerned," Facione, a literacy consultant for Utica Community Schools, said Monday. But, when concerned friends and loved ones began sending her literature on beating the disease, the realization sunk in: Breast cancer claims lives. "Even though it hit that close to home, for me, it was never even a possibility," she said. October is National…
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5:02 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
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