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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure took place in Ottumwa Park Saturday morning. Over 2,000 participants came out in support of their family, friends and loved one affected by breast cancer.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  This week, the local chapter of Susan G. Komen sent out an informational tutorial on how participants can train for this year’s race.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Informing women on the importance of getting a mammogram.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Healthy Woman of Northeast Regional Medical Center is doing a presentation about breast cancer awareness.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  5th annual Bowl for the Cure was Sunday at Bridge City Bowl in Ottumwa

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Julie Engle, the survivor chair for the Southeast Iowa chapter of the Susan B. Komen Race of the Cure, is asking the public to donate cans or bottles, so she can raise money for cancer survivors and the Komen Foundation.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 

Monday, July 16, 2012  Some firefighters are wearing pink again to help fight breast cancer for the second year in a row with Firefighters For A Cure.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Saturday was the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Friday, October 14, 2011  Kirksville Firefighters wearing pink shirts to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Friday, December 10, 2010  Study: Herceptin plus Tykerb help women with early breast cancer more than either drug alone

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Updated with a poll. Ladies: If you're in the over 40 age group, do you get a regular mammogram?

Saturday, October 30, 2010  A 5k, creatively named Runners and Walkers for Knockers, promoted breast cancer awareness.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Breast Cancer Awareness Month just got a little more comfortable.