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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced she had a double mastectomy after testing positive for gene that could’ve led to cancer.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College partnered with the Phoebe Cancer Center, Southwest Public Health District, Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, American Cancer Society, and 100 Black Men of Albany to hold a luncheon Friday raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Folks around the Albany community gathered at the State Theatre downtown Saturday to raise money for a local woman battling breast cancer.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; A breast cancer celebration walk was held in the Turner Job Corps campus in honor of Ms. Tina Phelps.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Mitchell and Baker County Health Departments hosted a 'Pink Tea' in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Updated with video; Hundreds turned out to the 8th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk held at Phoebe Sumter in Americus.

Friday, October 12, 2012  Updated with video; Several local groups joined together Friday afternoon to promote breast cancer awareness at a luncheon.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Updated with video; A Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon was held Saturday afternoon by the Women's Ministry of Cathedral of Praise Church.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Thousands of dollars were raised Friday night in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Carrie Turner is just like any other 16 year old. She enjoys make-up, cheerleading and drama club - but in November of 2011, her life changed when she was diagnosed with Leukemia.

Monday, August 13, 2012  The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund partnered with the Morehouse School of Medicine and Samaritan Clinic to teach the public how to get involved in the fight against breast cancer.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Updated with video; People from all over southwest Georgia are participating in Darton College's annual Relay for Life walk raising money for cancer research.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Jennifer Rose Dyson says the inspiration behind the event is one that hits close to home.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Breast cancer was the focus of a brunch today at the Cathedral of Praise Church.