By Rubin E. GrantNeil Caudle has little pink in his wardrobe, but that’s going to change next month. The former Spain Park and Auburn University quarterback will take part in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink of Birmingham fundraiser during February. “When I wear pink, I’m breaking a (wardrobe) rule,” Caudle said with a laugh. Caudle can thank a … [Read more...]
Hope for the Holidays: ACS Project 33 Supporters Put a Personal Touch on Life at Hope Lodge
By Emily Williams The Statham family is planning to spend Thanksgiving creating what they hope will become not just a holiday tradition, but a family mission throughout the year. Brian and Andrea Statham of Mountain Brook – along with Brian’s mother, four siblings and all of the children and grandchildren – have planned to host a Thanksgiving lunch at the Joe Lee Griffin Hope … [Read more...]
Take a Seat : ACS Junior Board to Launch Where’s the Chair Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Emily Williams A pink chair will be travelling around the city this October, and if you take a picture of it, you’re in the game. The newest campaign launched by the American Cancer of Society of Birmingham’s junior board, Where’s the Chair Wednesdays, will have the chair moved around the city each Wednesday in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each … [Read more...]
An Evening to Remember, Celebrate and Fight Back: American Cancer Society Hope Gala Features Auction Items and Bright Colors
By Sarah Kuper The 38th annual Hope Gala benefiting the American Cancer Society is set for Aug. 18. This year's event will include elements of years past, such as dinner, dancing, remembering those who are fighting cancer and raising money for research and a cure. Only at this year's gala, bright colors and bold patterns will give the night a lively feel. "The event theme … [Read more...]
Blast From the Past: Brenda Ladun to Host Decade Dash
St. Vincent’s One Nineteen will get a blast from the past June 23 as runners don attire from their favorite decade, spanning from the ‘50s to the ‘90s, and take on Brenda Ladun’s Decade Dash. The annual run is hosted by Ladun, of ABC 33/40, and the American Cancer Society’s junior executive board. It raises funds for the society and its efforts to support patients and fund … [Read more...]