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Gather up your western attire and saddle up your horse, it's time for the annual Cattle Barons Ball being put on by the American Cancer Society (ACS), Saturday October 6th. In keeping with the western theme, the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place at the Perini Ranch in beautiful Buffalo Gap, Texas. Here's how you can lasso yourself a good time while helping fight cancer.

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For the past three years, Thomas Doty has been fighting for his life. In late 2009, when the teenager from Washington state should have been enjoying life, Doty was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

It's a condition that took an even worse turn thanks to a cruel prank.

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Kellie Pickler recently shaved her head in support of best friend Summer Holt Miller, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in June. Kellie has been getting a lot of attention ever since and she stopped by the Ellen Show to explain why she did what she did.

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Thanks mainly to a anonymous donor who is fitting the bill for the 'First Annual Little Barons Ball' to be held at Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. Childhood cancer survivors 18 or younger are invited to attend an afternoon of fun, food, games, fellowship and a chance to hang out with others that share their plight. Jacque Thweatt Community Manager for the American Cancer Society (ACS) says "we are inviting mom, dad, brothers and sisters to come to the Little Batons Ball scheduled for this Sunday, September 9th.

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The members of Sugarland got the chance to make a young girl’s life brighter at a recent tour stop in Minnesota. Singer Jennifer Nettles and singer-songwriter Kristian Bush were performing at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Aug. 8 when they were joined onstage by a very special guest — a 4-year-old cancer patient named Avery.

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Blake Shelton may be a consummate joker, but he has a heart of gold beneath all that laughter. He is also a man of his word, as he helped make a dream come true for Harlie Bryant, a 6-year-old stricken with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Shelton, who was alerted to the little girl’s plight via Twitter, met with her at Owensboro’s Big O Music Fest on Saturday (August 18).

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Some promising new research has surfaced that indicates that tall people are less likely to suffer strokes, psychotic breakdowns or die from heart disease than the shorter of the breed. However, the same research says that these same vertically-endowed humans are doomed at best, to die of cancer.

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During the barbecues and pool parties of summer, many people lose track of how much sun exposure they’ve had — and wind up with a nasty burn.

New technology in the form of a wristband could change that, and lower the rates of skin cancer along the way.

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The first annual Cross Plains Classic 5k is set for September 15th. This event is a run or walk  and there will also be a 1-mile walk option. All proceeds benefit the local Cross Plains Community Cancer Fund. If you per-register before September 1st, you'll receive a T-shirt commemorating the event. There's also a “Sleep-in” option. Check it out.

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"Ride for a Cure" benefit for the American Cancer Society is being organized by Heath Page for September 1st at Kent's Harley Davidson.  Heath's sister, Jessie,  was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer and has undergone chemo and radiation.  Heath wanted to do something to help find a cure so others don't have to face this.  The proceeds (100%) from the ride will go to the ACS to provide services and support for cancer patients. 

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I was just contacted by my friend Melissa who happens to work for the American Cancer Society here in Abilene. She needs help, what she really needs is 'Volunteer Drivers.'  The American Cancer Society 'Road to Recovery' program needs your help. You don't have to be a doctor or a nurse, you just need to own a car, have insurance and be a safe driver. Here is your chance to help out a family member or a friend or maybe a complete stranger that needs help. Here's how you can volunteer.

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If you have allergies, you may need to worry about more than just sniffles and sneezes. A new study indicates allergy sufferers may have a higher risk of developing cancer.

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