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“Tell Her I Love Her” – How country singer Grayson Lee honors Mom through music
01.27.2025
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Breast cancer at 26: LaShae’s journey
12.16.2024
Then and now photos of a young man during and after cancer treatment
Rare Diagnosis, Rare Talent: Golfer Ian Gilligan’s Story of Cancer Survivorship
12.13.2024
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12.10.24

A Mountaintop Experience: 20-Year Cancer Survivor Climbs Machu Picchu

Breast cancer survivor Patty credits her fitness to Livestrong at the YMCA.
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“Tell Her I Love Her” – How country singer Grayson Lee honors Mom through music

1.27.25
Reflecting on his mother's journey with cancer, the up-and-coming country artist shares the meaning behind his song "Tell Her I Love Her."
A man in a cowboy hat playing guitar

Breast cancer at 26: LaShae’s journey

12.16.24
Meet the cancer researcher, powerlifter, and future mom through Livestrong Fertility
Young woman ringing a bell

Rare Diagnosis, Rare Talent: Golfer Ian Gilligan’s Story of Cancer Survivorship

12.13.24
Childhood cancer couldn't stop rising golf star Ian Gilligan from chasing his dreams.
Then and now photos of a young man during and after cancer treatment

A Mountaintop Experience: 20-Year Cancer Survivor Climbs Machu Picchu

12.10.24
Breast cancer survivor Patty credits her fitness to Livestrong at the YMCA.
Hiking woman

Livestrong board member pledges Jim Owens Memorial Match in honor of late brother

9.6.24
Livestrong board member John Owens and wife Pat Strong have pledged a generous fundraising match opportunity in memory of John’s late brother Jim, who passed away from brain cancer in 2009.
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Hills, Hounds, & Hawkeyes: RAGBRAI 2024

8.9.24
Team Livestrong's 434-mile cycling journey across Iowa to fundraise for those affected by cancer.
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Students Stronger Together: Q&A with the Livestrong Club

6.25.24
The Livestrong Club at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia promotes living well while also raising awareness and funds for Livestrong.
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A Cancer-Free Father’s Day: Evan’s Fertility Story

6.4.24
Livestrong helped Evan preserve his chance for a family when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Now cancer free, he celebrates his first Father’s Day as a dad.
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A Meaningful Mother’s Day: Jessica & Matt’s Fertility Story

5.10.24
Livestrong Fertility helped Jessica and Matt grow their family after a leukemia diagnosis.
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Iron Dad: Strength through Cancer, Triathlons, & Fatherhood

4.29.24
After a colorectal cancer diagnosis, Paul was inspired to stay strong for his daughter, completing a triathlon six months after chemotherapy. By Paul Weigel, author of Iron Dad.
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