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Friday, May 10, 2013  A few weeks ago Paint Georgia Pink came to Albany to hold an event that would raise funds for local breast cancer patients.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Updated with video; Brothers, mothers, grandmothers - many involved at a Relay for Life bake sale say the effort hit home for them.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Updated with video; Annual campaign raises thousands for cancer patients.

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.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Updated with video; One southwest Georgia girl says you don't have to be a grown up to make an impact on the world.

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.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  Updated with video; The Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition launches a campaign to raise money for local cancer research and screening.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Staff and patients of the Phoebe Cancer Center celebrated the grand opening of ‘It’s a Wrap,’ which provides hats, scarves, and other headwear for cancer and hair loss patients.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Donor Recruiter Andrew Everett says they need eight platelet donors most days, and four or five on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is trying to make life more comfortable for cancer patients and survivors.