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Sunday, June 02, 2013  This weekend was "National Cancer Survivor," weekend, and here in Albany those that have battled the disease and lived are celebrating.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Dozens of people gathered at the Porterfield United Methodist Church for a Relay for Life survivor dinner on Friday.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The American Cancer Society held their 6th Annual HOPE Gala of Dougherty County this weekend.

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

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Updated with video; Century Pines and Evergreen Senior Living held a celebration for the 25th Annual National Cancer Survivors Day where residents could come enjoy ice cream and show their support.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Updated with video; In recognition of National Cancer Survivors day, Phoebe Putney Health System held their annual "Celebration of Life".

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.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Updated with video; Cancer survivors in Worth County held a ceremony on Thursday to celebrate their success and remember those who've past on.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  The Darton College wrestling team holds a wrestling marathon to raise money to fight against breast cancer.

Monday, October 17, 2011  A Lee County woman who survived breast cancer celebrates life this month in a unique way.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  Carol Seay's journey led her from cancer patient to cancer survivor. She joined dozens of other survivors a special lunch hosted by Phoebe.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Cancer survivors and their caregivers walked side by side at Friday night's Relay for Life overnight walk.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Approximately one in every 20 adults in the United States has survived cancer according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and National Cancer Institute.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  Money raised goes towards funding cancer research.

Monday, December 13, 2010  "Lights of Love" remembers those who lost their life to cancer or survived it with a special Christmas tree provided by Phoebe Putney and the Junior Women's Club of Albany.