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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  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

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.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The coalition sent 15,000 surveys to Dougherty County schools alone.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; The Downtown Arts Coalition met on Wednesday evening to talk about where the Art Park on Pine stands.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany-Dougherty Coalition to end homelessness kicked of their 10 year plan to end homelessness Thursday.

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

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; If you're interested in joining the Friday night Halloween festivities, it's not too late.

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

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority is shelling out thousands of dollars in cash to improve downtown Albany.