Buddy Check News

Happy Tenth Birthday to our friends at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®

Coming to Atlanta Oct. 18-20, the Komen 3-Day is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to be a part of something bigger - ending breast cancer forever. Since 2003, Komen 3-Day walkers have walked more than 7,200 miles and raised more than $700 million for the fight to end breast cancer. That means millions of lives saved, stories shared and hearts inspired.

Gladiators' annual Pink in the Rink is this weekend

As part of their annual breast cancer awareness initiative, the Gwinnett Gladiators dyed the ice pink for this weekend's home games. 

Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta's Lori Allen opens up about cancer fight

The TV star and bridal expert shares a very personal part of her life to help save the lives of others.

Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment

Four types of cancer have been identified, which means more types of treatment to help women survive breast cancer.

The Power of Pink: BJ's Pink Picnic Celebration

For the past 6 years, the BJ's community has proudly come together to raise money for Emory Winship Cancer Institute to assist with breast cancer research and treatment.

Atlanta Braves Breast Cancer Awareness Day

American Cancer Society's MAKING STRIDES WALK Kick - Off Breakfast

11Alive's Donna Lowry was the Master of Ceremonies at the 2012 Kick off Breakfast for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick-off Breakfast. More than 600 guests attended the event in Atlanta.

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Pretty in Pink: Breast cancer makeovers

The Weave Shop gave free makeovers to 30 brave women - all breast-cancer survivors, all nominated by family and friends.

STONE MTN: 3-Day for the Cure draws thousands of walkers

More than 2,000 Metro Atlanta residents descended on Stone Mountain Park Friday morning for the Atlanta 3-Day for the Cure.

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure® Comes to Atlanta

What residents can expect during the October 21 - 23 weekend and how they can provide support

Fulton Co. Health Dept. offers breast screenings

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Fulton County's Department of Health wants women to know its health clinics offer breast screenings.

Making Strides Walk

6 Cancer Survivors joined 11Alive's Karyn Greer today in the 11Alive Studio to shoot a PSA for the Making Strides Walk

Atlanta Braves "Breast Cancer Awareness Day" presented by WellStar Health System on Sunday, September 18

The Braves will honor those who have courageously battled breast cancer on Sunday, September 18, with "Breast Cancer Awareness Day"

American Cancer Society's Making Strides Walk

Join 11Alive's Karyn Greer and the 11Alive Team on October 29th at Centennial Olympic Park for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Walk

BUDDY CHECK: Randi's Army marches on

When Randi Passoff lost her battle with breast cancer last fall, those closest to her knew they had to continue the fight.

Earlier puberty for girls raising health concerns

American girls are hitting puberty earlier than ever - a change that puts them at higher risk for behavioral problems as adolescents and breast cancer as adults, a new study shows.

Study: Half of women over 40 get annual mammograms

Remember the uproar last year when a government task force said most women don't need annual mammograms? It turns out that only half of women over 40 had been getting them that often to start with, even when they have insurance that covers screening.

For Yankees' Suzyn Waldman, beating breast cancer a team effort

"You think you're alone," Waldman said. "Family members are wonderful, but it's not the same as someone who has has gone through it. The mental aspect of this is awfully important."

Drug combo helps women with early breast cancer

New drug combinations are helping women with early breast cancer. Using two drugs that more precisely target tumors ...