If you watched the seventh season of American Idol, or Mo’Nique’s Fat Chance pageant in 2005, then you might remember the beautiful Joanne Borgella. Sadly enough, the plus-sized model and AI alum has just passed away at the age of 32, after a long battle with a rare form of cancer, according to Plus Model Mag. One of the last posts […]
This will definitely bring a smile to your face. The Utah Jazz signed 5-year-old JP Gibson to their roster for a day to fulfill his ultimate wish of playing for his favorite team. Gibson was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2012. But thanks to the kind folks on the Jazz, he was given a […]
Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still was moved to tears after the New England Patriots paid tribute to his 4-year-old daughter, who is battling a rare form of cancer, during the teams’ match-up on Sunday Night Football. New England Patriots cheerleaders donned Still’s jersey and sported pink pom-poms to honor Leah Still and the many others […]
As Toronto Mayor Rob Ford undergoes chemotherapy for a rare form of cancer, the normally upbeat politician urged voters to support his brother Doug Ford in the upcoming election. According to Gawker, the now raspy-sounding Ford released an audio recording just hours before his chemotherapy to treat the malignant liposarcoma tumors in his abdomen and […]
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will undergo chemotherapy after it was discovered he had two malignant tumors – one in his abdomen and one near his buttocks. Ford, who admitted to smoking crack and drinking alcohol, pulled out of his re-election campaign following the diagnosis. His brother, Doug Ford, has since replaced him on the ballot. From […]
A man is being accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s dog, and then serving it to her as a meal after the pet disappeared following an argument between them. Reports say that Ryan Watenpaugh and his ex made up after their dispute, and she was served a meal that appeared to be pork, but then received a […]
A termination letter a Pennsylvania woman received after telling her boss about her cancer diagnosis has since gone viral and is rallying people to help her with treatments. Carol Jumper, who worked at the oral surgeon’s office for 12 years, received the letter from her boss, Dr. George Visnich, in August. Jumper was diagnosed with […]
Last night wasn’t the Academy Awards, but Hollywood united for a very important cause. The annual Stand Up 2 Cancer event was held in L.A. at the Dolby Theatre yesterday, and tons of our favorite stars and public figures came out to support, raise money, and perform. The televised event, which was co-produced by Gwyneth Paltrow and […]
Meet Michel Sproles. Michel is married to Philadelphia Eagles star Darren Sproles, but there’s much more to her than just being an NFL wife. The 30-year-old mother of two was diagnosed with Ductoral Carcinoma In-Situ, better known as the earliest stages of breast cancer. Just seven days after being diagnosed, Sproles, who was just 28 years old […]
This is what we call a heart made of gold. 5-year-old Ruby Miles planned a magical trip to Disneyland for her father Damian Myles after finding out he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The little girl needed the funds for the vacation, and that’s when her hometown of Southport, England took stepped in to help out. […]
Kevin Stonewall, 19, could be on his way to curing cancer. The Chicago teen, who works at a Rush University lab in Ashburn, discovered a critical age-related drawback in an experimental vaccine to prevent colon cancer in mice. Stonewall’s revelation has led to the development of a vaccine that could work on seniors. He has spent the […]
It’s a sad day in punk music. Tommy Ramone, the last surviving member of iconic punk rock band The Ramones, has passed away at the age of 65. The musician had been in hospice care following treatment for bile duct cancer and died Friday at his home in the Ridgewood area of Queens, New York, according […]
