Biloxi Shuckers and American Cancer Society team up for Hope at Bat campaign
Batter up! Except this bat raises money for cancer research. The Biloxi Shuckers are teaming up with the American Cancer Society for the…
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American Cancer Society sponsoring Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society is sponsoring the Great American Smokeout today and is challenging smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours. The team at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport…
Reveal for the 2021 Real Men Wear Pink Ambassadors
Fifteen men from across the Coast are the newest ambassadors for the Real Men Wear Pink 2021 campaign. Tonight was the kick off reveal at Centennial Plaza. The…
‘Shuck Cancer’ Dinner under the Stars
People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden,…
American Cancer Society presented Singing River Health System Cancer Center with grant
Singing River Health System’s cancer center in Pascagoula will now be helping cancer patients along the Coast travel to and from treatment. This afternoon, the American Cancer Society presented Singing River with a $5,000 grant to help…
Crunch Fitness going the extra mile in the fight against cancer
The fight against breast cancer is a year-round battle. Crunch Fitness is going the extra mile to help in the fight against this deadly disease. Working out is a way of life for those at Crunch Fitness…
Real Men Wear Pink wrap-up celebration in Gulfport
They say that Real Men Wear Pink and earlier this evening those men were honored for their contributions in the fight against breast cancer. Twenty-eight ambassadors from the Coast raised over $100,000 this year for the American…
Kevin Felsher named 2020 Real Man of the Year on Mississippi Gulf Coast by American Cancer Society
GULFPORT, Miss. – The American Cancer Society has named Kevin Felsher as Real Man of the Year for the 2020 Real Men Wear Pink campaign on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The award recognizes his leadership in encouraging community members to…
‘Real Men Wear Pink’ kick-off for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is time for the real men who wear pink to step up and raise money for a great cause. Ambassadors join in the fight against breast cancer and look to raise funds…
American Cancer Society call for volunteers
The American Cancer Society is calling all volunteers in our area to help out. Here to tell us about some of the most pressing needs and volunteers opportunities is Courtney Anderson, community development director for the American Cancer Society’s South…
Real Men Wear Pink honored
It was a night of celebration for the men who gave their time and resources to fighting breast cancer. The “Real Men Wear Pink of the Gulf Coast” were celebrated tonight at White Pillars in Biloxi. More than 85,000 were…
Making Strides against Breast Cancer
The Making Strides against Breast Cancer fundraiser was a great success and will provide more support for research in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. Here to tell us about the ongoing efforts to raise awareness and funding in…
Bark for Life
Dog owners and those committed to defeating cancer gathered in Biloxi on Saturday for a unique event. ‘Bark for Life of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’ was put on by the American Cancer Society as a way to honor dogs who…
No Shave November
Last week began a month long initiative for men and women to forgo shaving or grooming and grow out their hair for an entire 30 days. But ‘No Shave November’ is not just about creating a scruffy look, it’s about…
Pink Dress Run
Over in Gulfport, residents found a fun way to raise awareness for breast cancer and honor survivors. The third-annual ‘Pink Dress Run’ kicked off at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company and took over 14th Street as a mile-long event. Men and…
Updates on the City of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is paving the way for the classic car show this week and Mayor Shea Dobson is wearing pink as part of the ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Taking advantage of the large influx of visitors in the city,…
BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY HOSTS PINK PEP RALLY
About one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. News 25's Kristen Anzuini tells us what local elementary school students have been doing to help those affected. “We will rock it!!!” And rock it they did!…
Crunch Fitness goes pink
Crunch Fitness in Long Beach is going pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with the month coming to a close, the gym is making sure there is still an opportunity to make some last minute donations to ‘Making…
13th annual Strides against Breast Cancer Walk
The Biloxi Town Green was pink on Saturday for the Strides against Breast Cancer Walk put on by the American Cancer Society. Making Strides is one of the largest breast cancer awareness events in the nation. This was the 13th…
‘Making Strides against Breast Cancer’ kickoff
It was a sea of pink in the IP Casino this morning as the American Cancer Society kicked off its ‘Making Strides against Breast Cancer’ season. The program was fashioned like a talk show with guest interviews, music, door prizes,…
Ready, Set, Glow 5K benefits American Cancer Society
Enjoy the cool breeze and a scenic view of the Gulf of Mexico as you light up the Coast and glow in the dark for a good cause. Coast Electric’s fourth annual Ready, Set, Glow 5K is coming up this…
South Side Rydaz annual Cancer Ride
The South Side Rydaz Motorcycle Club hit the streets of the Gulf Coast with the American Cancer Society, joining the fight against cancer. The club started their ride at the Biloxi Lighthouse and traveled through D’Iberville, Gulfport, and returned back…
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society is hosting the Relay for Life. The event will take place Saturday, April 21st at 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church at 228 South Beach Blvd. For more information…
Law enforcement raise money for breast cancer awareness
Law enforcement from across the Coast came together to help raise money for the American Cancer Society and breast cancer awareness. The event was introduced by members of the Department of Marine Resources in conjunction with the organization Real Men…