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Yesterday at 8:39 PM  Two Lee County fourth graders have made it their mission to end cancer.

Friday, April 05, 2013  After watching three different member of her family battle breast cancer, 11-year-old Victoria Natoli decided she wanted to raise some money to fight the disease.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Updated with video; People from all over the community headed out to the third annual Wing Festival at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia say that the RIDEforHOPE Spinning fundraiser raised $11,000 to benefit the orgianization.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; 56 riders hopped on bikes for a good cause at Tony's Gym on Thursday as part of the RIDEforHOPE campaign to fight against cancer.

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.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Faith-based organizations around Southwest Georgia have received mini-grants to help in the "Prevention Strategies That Work" campaign to help those they serve make healthier choices.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Toyota of Albany presents check to the Cancer Coalition.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia held a "Ride for Hope" Thursday at Tony's Westside Athletic Club in Albany.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  You can dine with former President Jimmy Carter and Albany native Chef Paula Deen in a night to fight cancer.

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.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The long time board chair of the Phoebe Foundation Board of Directors resigns her chair.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Updated with video; Three south Georgia agencies dedicated to helping those in need have been selected as 2011 recipients of the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition Cancer Care Grants.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, viewers wanted to know what local resources are available for people who want to quit smoking.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition is accepting applications for their yearly Cancer Care grants, which run up to $4,000.