Rockin’ Egg Hunt raises $5,000 to help WNY families with children battling life-threatening illnesses
We have exciting news! The rain, mud, and cold temperatures didn’t stop the community from coming out to support The
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Incredible news! Bentley’s cancer treatment has been approved by insurance thanks to all of you
We didn’t know if it would happen, but thanks to you, Western New York and beyond, for your shares, calls
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Mom of boy battling cancer in tears after health insurance company denies coverage for possible life-saving treatment
UPDATE! See story below. Incredible news! Bentley’s cancer treatment has been approved by insurance thanks to all of you Bentley
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1-year-old shelter dog who ‘walks on sunshine’ in need of a home
This sweet dog is only 1-year-old and has never had a family to call his own. That’s no way to start out life, but yet he still “walks on sunshine.”
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Bentley, boy who has stolen hearts all over WNY, has emergency surgery on spine to remove tumor
Bentley, the boy who has been stealing hearts all over WNY, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery on his spine yesterday after he told his parents he couldn’t feel his legs.
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Prayers for Anastasia: 3-year-old girl battling brain tumor admitted to ICU
Anastasia Rafter is Niagara Falls is a beautiful 3-year-old girl who lights up any room. Sadly, she’s been battling a
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After teen daughter is brutally murdered, mother starts organization to help others heal
Tamika Maclin’s daughter was brutally raped and murdered in 2013, but somehow, someway, she was able to turn her grief into something positive to help others experiencing sexual assault trauma. Their story here.
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WNYers paint 1,300 rocks for upcoming charity event to benefit sick kids
Painted rocks, superheroes, princesses, cupcakes, a huge basket raffle, and games! Your kids won’t want to miss the Rockin’ Egg Hunt Charity Event to help four WNY families with children battling life-threatening illnesses.
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Shelter dog who has been waiting for her forever home for 9 months still won’t stop smiling
This sweet dog hasn’t found a home of her own in 9 months since she was picked up as a stray, but yet she still hasn’t lost her smile.
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WNY man recalls suddenly becoming an orphan, publishes book to help others
Giovanni Mion of Blasdell was only 11 years old when he suddenly lost his father to a stroke. Three months later he became an orphan when his mom was diagnosed with a rare flesh-eating disease that took her life.
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U.S. contractor from Buffalo befriends puppy whose ears were cut off in Afghanistan, working to bring him and siblings home
Zach Knorr, a 7-year veteran of the United States Army and now contractor in Afghanistan, is a hero to us,
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Woman’s quick response brings wandering toddler in Buffalo to safety
It was just a regular day for Sylvia Collins yesterday. A food service director at Garden Gate Nursing Facility by
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Sweet senior dog keeps getting overlooked at shelter and no one knows why
Nine-year-old Max is everything anyone could ask for in a dog, but for some reason people pass him by at
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Ellen donates $10,000 to singing Buffalo police officers’ charity
More exciting news for Buffalo’s finest! Ellen DeGeneres donated $10,000 to singing Buffalo Police Officers Moe Badger and Michael Norwood’s nonprofit charity, COPSS!
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‘Kick Cancer’s Butt’ fundraiser to benefit Cheektowaga resident
According to her daughter, Dianne Strausser of Cheektowaga is a kind woman who taught her to help others at a
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WNY family makes dream come true for boy battling cancer
All 4-year-old Bentley Hayden wished for after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time was a black French bulldog
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Walk/Run/Roll in Lauren’s Shoes 5K to celebrate CP community’s strength, raise funds to bring therapy to WNY
On June 9, people from all over Western New York will gather to celebrate and raise funds for our CP community.
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Singing Buffalo police officers to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
After a video of two Buffalo police officers singing Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” went viral, the duo were contacted by Ellen DeGeneres’s team to appear on her show!
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Marvel-inspired Buffalo shirt to benefit 4-year-old Bentley who is battling cancer for the third time
26 Shirts is raising funds for our friend Bentley who is battling cancer for the third time. $8 from each shirt purchased will go directly to helping this sweet boy.
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