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Personalized, local, cutting-edge, affordable

October 30, 2024

cancer diagnosis are where, when and how to receive effective and affordable care. For residents of Barry County, that answer may lay in their own backyard.

A holistic, conventional breast cancer path

October 22, 2024

“Sugar was fueling my cancer,” said Manna Koopman. Koopman, who lives in Lowell, Ark., and was a 2024 recipient for the Wheaton-based Power of Pink organization, has a family history of breast cancer, leading her to complete genetic testing when she was diagnosed wit breast cancer.

Pink Out celebrates quindecennial

October 22, 2024

The Hmen Sisters, Olivia and Abi, help decorate the gym in advance of Pink Out 15 at Southwest High School. The event marked the 15th season the Lady Trojans have celebrated breast cancer awareness with a special event.

Year-long journey of hope

October 15, 2024

Karen Waltrip, of Monett, turned 40 years old in February, but she was just 37 years old when her battle with breast cancer began. Breast cancer diagnoses have decline by 0.3 percent per 100,000 women over the age of 20 between 1999 and 2018, according to an statistical analysis by the U.S.

Power of Pink making milestones

October 2, 2024

Power of Pink is celebrating its 14th year of service to women diagnosed with breast cancer by raising a record $53,442.90 in donations to four Pink Ladies of 2024. Janice McCracken, Power of Pink founder and organizer, said including this year’s recipients, the organization has helped 54 women total and raised $415,265.51.

October 2, 2024

In 2024, Power of Pink gave out $13,360.73 to four women undergoing breast cancer treatment. Janice McCracken founder and organizer of Power of Pink said 2024, its 14th year, has been the biggest yet.

Personalized, local, cutting-edge, affordable

A holistic, conventional breast cancer path

Pink Out celebrates quindecennial

Year-long journey of hope

Power of Pink making milestones

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