Michigan Softball Academy returning to in-person for 13th annual event benefitting the American Cancer Society -- Donate now!
After switching to a virtual format for the past two years due to the ongoing pandemic, the โMichigan Softball Academyโ sponsored by the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team is returning to an in-person format this year.
American Cancer Society Bark Crawl to visit three downtown Ann Arbor locations
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Oct. 27, join the American Cancer Society at its Halloween-themed Bark Crawl in downtown Ann Arbor. Two-and four-legged attendees will visit three Ann Arbor go-to spots for drinks: Ann Arbor Distilling Company, Bill's Beer Garden and Grizzly Peak Brewing Company. Each beer crawl location will have special offers like free hotdogs and half-off drinks at Bill's Beer Garden as well as dog treats and $2 doggie cocktails at Ann Arbor Distilling Company. Tickets are $35 for humans plus an additional $10 each for an additional two-legged or four-legged friend. Bill's Beer Garden is at 218 S. Ashley St. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company is at 120 W. Washington St. Ann Arbor Distilling Company is at 220 Felch St.All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
3 ways to prevent, detect breast cancer
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center via CNN(CNN) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the second most common cancer in women, with the goal of someday stopping it. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 271,270 new cases of breast cancer in 2019, 99% of which will be diagnosed in women. They advise drinking little to no alcohol, citing sources that indicate that the risk of breast cancer increases with alcohol consumption. Factors such as older age, dense breasts, genetic mutations, previous treatment using radiation therapy, and a family history of breast cancer may increase your risk of getting breast cancer, according to the CDC. Skin swelling or redness, change in breast shape, nipple discharge (other than breast milk), pain in or on the breast, and skin flaking or dimpling can be other possible warning signs of breast cancer, according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
5 cancer-fighting foods you should stock up on
Breast cancer causes more than 40,000 deaths per year, and one in 8 million women will experience breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Lycopene can also reduce the formation of new blood vessels of breast cancer by reducing or blocking tumor growth, according to the American Cancer Society. Broccoli is also chock full of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and fiber. They are also a great source of anthocyanins, which reduce the increase of breast cancer cells. When a weak estrogen-like substance takes the place of the body's natural estrogen in a breast cell's estrogen receptor, then the weak substance can act as an anti-estrogen.
Honor canine caregivers at Bark For Life of Greater Ann Arbor on Aug. 24
Bark For Life will happen rain or shine on Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. Photo | Kat Ku, courtesy of Bark For Life Greater Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Cancer survivors, community members, volunteers and dog lovers will participate in the Bark for Life of Great Ann Arbor area on Aug. 24. Designed as a pet-friendly 5K, or 1-mile fun-run/walk, the Bark For Life event celebrates canine caregivers and their loyalty to cancer survivors. Photo | Kat Ku, courtesy of Bark For Life Greater Ann Arbor. More About Bark for LifeThe American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the lifelong contributions of our canine caregivers.
5 ways you can help fight breast cancer
But there are plenty of ways anyone can lend a hand and help raise awareness or funding in the fight against breast cancer. The organization suggests making pins for not only yourself, but also friends and family to help spread awareness of the fight against breast cancer. While Breast Cancer Awareness month ends with October, the pins can be worn all year round for even greater impact. Some suggestions include the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization and the aforementioned Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. Or, if you have office skills, you can donate your services to local breast cancer support groups that could use your help.