Santa Paula community mourns loss of local inspiration
The Santa Paula community mourned the loss of 25-year-old Keshaun Mata on March 21 after an ongoing battle with cancer.…
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Santa Maria cancer support organization ‘Cruzin’ for Life’ revs back up after long absence
After a long absence, Santa Maria-based Cruzin’ for Life cancer support organization is gearing up for a big return to action in…
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‘Share the Hope’ raises over $450,000 for French Hospital’s Hearst Cancer Resource Center
The 14th Annual ‘Share the Hope’ event held on Apr. 1 at Hearst Ranch raised more than $450,000 for the Hearst Cancer Resource Center…
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Goleta personal trainer offers new fitness program for cancer patients
Personal trainer and exercise studio owner Rachel McDonald is now the first and only cancer exercise specialist within the city of Goleta.…
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Community members gather for Day of Hope cancer fundraiser around Santa Maria Valley
Community members and hundreds of volunteers gather today to support the 9th Annual Day of Hope, a major fundraiser directly benefiting patients at…
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Surfing for Hope holds its biannual Women’s Cancer Survivor Summit
In recognition of National Cancer Survivor month, Surfing for Hope, a local non-profit foundation, held its biannual Women’s Cancer Survivor Summit…
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Patch Adams spreads message of “Laughter as Medicine” for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF) aims to bring smiles, hope and support to local families battling pediatric cancer. It’s fitting that the…
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UCSB women’s basketball adopts 2nd grader with brain cancer
The UCSB women’s basketball team adopted a 2nd grade girl from Goleta on Monday who was diagnosed with brain…
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Wineries of 46 East host fundraiser for winery owner’s son with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
The Wineries of 46 East in Paso Robles announced they are hosting a Valentine’s weekend fundraiser for one of their own who was recently diagnosed…
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Green ribbons placed around Orcutt to support local teenager fighting cancer
Green ribbons can be seen wrapped around street signs and trees throughout several areas of…
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Hats for Hope donates $15K to cancer patients
Hats for Hope donated 15 thousand dollars to cancer patients who have experienced financial hardships due to their disease. To date, the organization…
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Lompoc Fire taking more precautions after engineer diagnosed with work-related cancer
After a Lompoc Fire engineer was diagnosed with work-related cancer, the department is sharing more about recent practices to reduce exposure to…
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Cruzin’ for Life fundraiser donates $145,000 towards local cancer care services
Cruzin’ for Life board members announce $110,000 donation to Marian Cancer Care, along with $35,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation…
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Pascucci restaurant donates all proceeds to help family of a child with cancer
A fundraiser at Pascucci restaurant in Santa Barbara for 4-year-old Emmanual Sandoval helped his family with medical costs as he battles cancer. …
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SPECIAL REPORT: Orcutt hairstylist gives Cal Poly student full head of hair thanks to 3D printer
An Orcutt hairstylist is helping cancer patients and those with debilitating disorders reclaim their identity thanks to the technology of 3D…
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