For four years, Dawn Risher has walked in the "Susan G. Komen 3-Day for a Cure" walk. The Riva resident doesn't really know anyone close to her that has had breast cancer, but she likes the yearly challenge of both walking and raising money. The raising money part is the thing that keeps Risher going. "I like asking people for money," she said. This year, she has done a couple of restaurant fundraisers, and last weekend she did a pink hair extensions event at her house. She charged $15, of that, $5 went to materials and the stylist while the remaining $10 went to her fundraising efforts for …

Correction: Betty Lay passed away in July, not June.

As part of breast cancer awareness month, the movie “Living Proof," starring Harry Connick Jr., will air on the Lifetime channel at 6 p.m. on Monday (Oct 10).  “Living Proof” is the true story of Dr. Dennis Slamon and the women who participated in drug trials for the breast cancer drug Herceptin. Herceptin has been called a "magic bullet" for a particular type of breast cancer called “Her 2 Positive” which tends to be very aggressive type of cancer.  The viewer's guide to Living Proof is included as a pdf to this story. The movie is a drama that portrays the personal and professional struggle…

October is breast cancer awareness month. The We Believe Foundation is working to help young ladies and their families combat cancer on all fronts. Back in April, the We Believe Foundation helped Crofton's Courtney Quinn who is fighting a brain tumor with a charity lacrosse game. Foundation president Sarah Miller said they want to assist more young adults like Courtney and her son Matt, who battled testicular cancer, live healthy long lives. VIDEO: We Believe Foundation President Sarah Miller describes caring for a young adult with cancer. She says fundraisers like “A Night of Pink Hope” help…

Gambrills’ Robert Andrews Salons and Spa is teaming up with the Bowie-based We Believe Foundation for a night to fight breast cancer. The foundation’s Pink Hearts of Hope Fund is set aside to help young women battling cancer. A Night of Pink Hope is an evening devoted to breast cancer awareness while honoring local survivors. The event is scheduled Saturday Oct. 8 at the Annapolis Sheraton (173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD). The event is part of the “F.A.C.E.S.” initiative that is also an acronym for fashion, attitude, courage, energy and survival. D.C. based reality TV star Paul Wharton from…

Maryland Breast Cancer-related events Anne Arundel Medical Center (Sept 30-Oct 1): AAMC Breast Center Annual Breast Cancer weekend retreat. Aspen Wye River Conference Grounds. METAvivor speaks and has display table. Style On The Runway to Help Spread Breast Cancer Awareness Through Fashion, sponsored by David Alexander Salon. 1 to 5 on Oct. 2. Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West St., Annapolis. Pink Fling – Oct. 2 – Hampstead – www.carrollhospsitalcenter.org/pink-fling Pink Picnic – Oct 5 – BJ’s at Wallingford - BJ’s Wholesale Club and Yale Cancer Center Robert Andrew Salon "a Night of Pink Hope…

Do it in the shower. Do it while getting ready for bed. Just do it once a month. Get familiar with your breasts. Look for lumps, changes in size, shape or feel, and to see if there is any fluid. All women should know their breasts and surrounding areas so they can be aware of changes, the American Cancer Society recommends. “I encourage all of you to become an expert about the way your breasts look and feel so you can detect any subtle changes. After all, it’s our body, and we are the ones who have to live with whatever goes wrong with it,” said Jennie Yoon Buchanan, Medical Director of Women…