Fenty Joins the Race For The Cure

You are likely to see "Team Fenty" at this year's Race for the Cure.
The District's Mayor signed up for this year's race Monday.
On a visit to Washington Hospital Center, Mayor Fenty also announced over 3-million dollars in community based grants.
The money will help fund the fight against breast cancer.
And the mayor's running skills will help on June 7th.
And we definitely want to see you at the Race For the Cure on June 7th.
To register just click here

BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Get set for the sale of the century! We're talking about bridal gowns. The Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation is offering you a chance to get a great deal on gowns and help breast cancer patients at the same time.
Allison Caudle, the D-C Virginia tour coordinator and Fran Hansen, executive director of Brides Against Breast Cancer joined me on 9 News at 9 AM to tell viewers how they can help grant wishes and touch lives this Friday & Saturday.


To see the entire interview click here

To learn more about Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation click here

A Link Buddies Can't Live Without

On 9News Now @ 5AM, the LINK YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT segment dealt with a serious subject--cancer.

I'm Too Young For This-dot-org is a support site for cancer survivors and care providers under the age of 40.
The foundation that runs the site is an advocacy, support and research organization.
Their mission is to provide one-stop access to resources for people under 40...
...to educate providers on behalf of young adults....
...to gain a better understanding of the needs of survivors...
...and to connect survivors through music and the arts so they can talk about their own experiences.


Click here to get a link to I'm Too Young For This -dot-org.

And watch 9 News Now and Buddy Check 9 for my survivor profiles of your relatives, neighbors & friends.
In the coming weeks you'll meet Jennifer Harlow. The young mother of 3 says cancer knocked on her door, but she quickly showed it where to go.
DC Lottery Director Jeanette Michael believes the odds are in her favor, but she says the second time around battling cancer is much harder.
Breast cancer knows no bounds, not even gender. Eric Hansen, an under 50-year old husband and father, shares his personal battle fighting breast cancer and his efforts at raising awareness about a disease that is not just for women only.
She is not a survivor but Denice Whalen-White, founder of All Shades Of Pink, believes small acts of kindness can make a difference. She makes blankets for cancer patients that warm the wearer both body & soul.
Plus, art students at Woodbridge High School in Prince William County are painting a Tree of Hope to raise money for the Komen For The Cure Foundation.
Just a few of the stories you'll see on 9 News Now @ 5am as we count down to the June 7th Komen Race For The Cure.

Stay tuned!!!!!

Every Step Counts-March

I am Amy Leone, one of Andrea Roane’s colleagues here at 9NEWS NOW. In October, I will participate in the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk. It is a walk that takes place over three days in which participates walk 20 miles a day. Each walker also has to raise $2200.

I first took on this challenge in 2005 in Tampa with my mom. We both knew a lot of women in our lives that had battled the disease and wanted to do something to honor them. My grandmother, aunt, godmother and cousin all had breast cancer. Unfortunately my cousin lost her battle at the young age of 30.

We spent the three days walking and talking with amazing women and men! This event is more then a walk it is a life changing experience. At the end of the walk I was ready to go again even with all of my blisters. When I heard there would be a walk in DC, I couldn't wait to sign up. I got some of my friends together and we started a team: “The Pink Panther Ladies.”

Over the next few months, we will take to the trails, walking and training for the big weekend. You can track our progress on Andrea’s BuddyBlog look for my blog “Every Steps Counts.”

My 3Day Team in 2005