cancer

Johnsburg's first Walla-Pa-Looza attracted people to enjoy good food, friends, and music at the Johnsburg Community Club. The event raised money for the American Cancer Society.

Heineman Middle School raised over $17,000 for the American Cancer Society during their third annual Mini-Relay for Life.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Mike Andry, 58, of Johnsburg, had a cancerous poylp removed last year after a preventative check found it.

McHenry High School West Campus had a St. Baldrick's fundraiser, shaving 103 heads and raising over $10,000 for childhood cancer.

Two-year-old Jackson Grabow of McHenry has gone through more tests and surgeries in two months than most will see in their lifetime. Doctors discovered that Jackson had a brain tumor Dec. 31.

Bryan Freund, one of the original plaintiffs in the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits, was diagnosed with oligodendroglioma in 2005. He tells his story.

Eric Esterle, of Algonquin, was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer a year ago. We catch up with Esterle, now a freshman at the University of Iowa, to find out how he is doing.

(Crystal Lake, Ill.) The second annual Brassiere Bash was held Saturday night at the Dole Mansion and raised money for the McHenry County Family Health Partnership.

(Lake in the Hills, Ill.) Indianapolis Colt Ryan Diem and teammates travel to Bear territory to raise money for the Allie and Friends charity to find a cure for childhood cancer.

(Woodstock, Ill.) A balloon release was held in memory of Josh Dunbar, who died of leukemia four months ago at the age of 17. Family and friends celebrate what would have been his 18th birthday.