Archive for October, 2007

Pink Ribbon Day in Timaru

Monday, October 1st, 2007

The Aigantighe Art Gallery has wrapped itself in pink ribbon to promote breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in New Zealand women. About 2500 women are diagnosed a year and over 600 women die each year from the disease.

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Hope & Faith Bracelets fight against acute lymphocytic leukemia

Monday, October 1st, 2007

On a warm fall Friday, Ashley Souba lifted the long skirt on her pale blue, one-shoulder formal dress and stepped into a convertible, prepared to reign over the homecoming parade at Batavia High School.

Any girl would be thrilled to be given the honor her classmates bestowed on her this week.  But it’s extra sweet for Souba. Last year at this time she was getting whole-body radiation at a Chicago hospital in preparation for a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

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Women Dig Men Who Give Bucks to Charities

Monday, October 1st, 2007

Think women want your money? Think again. It’s not what’s in your wallet that makes you a better catch. It’s how much you give away.

Men’s Health magazine says women find charitable acts sexy.

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