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Bike to Beat Cancer | Carolyn Wallace: Why I ride

Eighteen years ago, at age 38, Carolyn Wallace was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Years after chemotherapy and radiation, Carolyn is living cancer-free. Then more devastating news: Her then 3-year-old…

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Getting an active life back through bariatric weight loss surgery

As Brandon Lewis’s once active lifestyle slowed dramatically over time, he began noticing issues like high blood pressure and chest pain. A teacher, he didn’t have energy for his music…

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Why I ride: Ed Nelson rides for his sister

In 2011, Ed Nelson’s sister Deana was treated for breast cancer. At that time, he felt like he needed to do something. He decided to ride in Bike to Beat…

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From MS diagnosis to a Master of Science in six years

15“It was like I had the breath knocked out of me.” Owen Mercer is a talker. But one January day in 2012, he sat there silent. Doctors confirmed a diagnosis….

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Meet Tina Griffith, cancer survivor turned health advocate

Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from a doctor. But, once those life-changing words were spoken to Tina Griffith, the Norton Children’s Hospital employee chose to fight….

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Meet Chris Pryor, beating heart disease

Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains…

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After 20 years of back pain, surgery gives woman her life back

Two years ago, Susan Smith was struggling to walk. Life after spinal fusion involves working out three to four days a week at a local gym. “I’m in better shape…

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Cancer-free patient finds hope from clinical trial

When Brenda Montgomery enrolled in a clinical trial at Norton Cancer Institute in February 2016, she hoped the new drug being researched would trounce the cancer she had battled for…

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Trinity coach Bob Beatty’s hip replacement game changer

Trinity High School Head Football Coach Bob Beatty needed a hip replacement. He couldn’t really celebrate wins anymore because he needed to sit down right away after a game. He…

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Young adults scale great heights to fight cancer

You could say that dangling off the side of a cliff would is a life-changing experience. The fear or panic might make you rethink your life.  For cancer survivor Ginny…

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A look at what it means to be a dad, not just a father

When asked the definition of father vs. dad, Google’s answer is: “A dad is someone who is present. A father is more of a biological term than a role or relationship.” I think…

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Dawne Gee’s stroke scare

Dawne Gee, WAVE 3 News anchor and beloved local philanthropic supporter, was preparing for a busy Thanksgiving week last year. Little did she know her life would hang in the…

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