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Robyn Raphael: Unstoppable advocate
Memorial philanthropy thriving 13 years after Keaton Raphael’s death from cancer Childhood cancer is a journey no parent expects to take. And it’s a journey no parent should travel alone. That’s the mantra of Robyn Raphael, a pioneering advocate for families enduring the arduous, emotionally wrenching and isolating journey through a child’s cancer diagnosis, treatment […]
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Golf and Guitars 2011: A Chilly Acoustic Triumph
Everything is better acoustic. Although that statement is as susceptible to exception as any other generalization, it held mostly true at Tuesday night’s Golf and Guitars charity concert at Haggin Oaks Golf Course in Sacramento, California. Preceded by a full day of golfing with — or, for those on a tighter budget, watching people golf […]
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Golf & Guitars- The Concert Review
The 4th Annual Golf & Guitars went off without any major hitches once we put up last minute circus tents to protect concert-goers from the unexpected winter storm that blew into town on Tuesday, May 17th. Sixteen major-label country music artists and groups attended the event and provided over 4-1/2 hours of live country music […]
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2011 Golf & Guitars Event Photos – KNCI 105.1
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One Family Going Bald for a Good Cause
In a few weeks, Jenni Sanders will stick out like a sore thumb in her family. “I’m going to be the only one with hair in the house,” she says, smiling. Her husband, Trevor, won’t have hair, nor will their 13-year-old son Ryder or 11-year-old daughter Scout. That’s because three members of this Granite Bay […]
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Going bald for children’s cancer research
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St. Baldricks Raises Money To Fight Childhood Cancer
Hundreds Shave Heads At Roseville Mall The buzzing sound in unison, a row of willing participants getting their head shaved as part of the St. Baldricks fundraiser. The concept of St. Baldrick’s was created in 1999 by three Irish-American executives from New York City, and grew from a single event to a nationwide effort in […]
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Keaton Kiddos – Sierra
Sierra Age 18 Diagnosis: Ovarian Cancer – “I got to pay for my first semester of college with my scholarship from Keaton Raphael Memorial!” Sierra told her story to over a hundred people last year as the winner of Keaton Raphael Memorial’s John McLean Scholarship Award given at the annual Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer charity […]
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Keaton Kiddos – Juan
Meet Juan, he was diagnosed at age 6 with Recurrent Medulloblastoma. Juan is currently 10 years old and still battling for his end of chemo.
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