Living - June 17, 2009
Local mom manages cancer with optimism, honesty
Like most moms, Laura Stratte has a lot on her plate. She has a husband, two small children and she recently completed nursing school. However, on top of it all, Stratte was diagnosed with breast cancer. Recently, OnMilwaukee.com chatted with her to discover what it's like to talk to kids about cancer, undergo chemotherapy and remain optimistic.
Tags: cancer, breast cancer, chemotherapy, kids and cancer, laura stratte

Kids & Family - April 20, 2009
New program helps kids process cancer
Kids Support is a new program that provides age-appropriate activities and information to help kids between the ages of 4 and 12 who have a family member or friend with the illness. The free sessions start on Wednesday, April 29 at Children's Hospital.
Tags: cancer, childhood cancer, gilda's club, kid support, children's hospital, breast cancer

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 5, 2008
Video of the Day: A message from Larry David
The star and creative force behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has a simple request: "Help a bald brother out."
Tags: larry david, cancer, alopecia, bald

Kids & Family - Nov. 12, 2007
Locks of Love: blessing or scam?
Melissa Tempel wanted to donate her hair to a charity that makes wigs for kids with cancer, but bad press made her question Locks of Love.
Tags: Locks of Love, Pantene Great Lengths, hair loss, wigs, human hair, human-hair wigs, children with cancer, cancer, Melissa Tempel, Erica Grabczyk, Groom Salon for Men

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 23, 2005
Milwaukeeans hop on and off the LiveStrong wristband bandwagon
LiveStrong bands have led to an explosion on the wristband market. There's a rubbery bracelet in just about every color. But, is Milwaukee supporting a worthy cause or just jumping on the wristband bandwagon?
Tags: Lance Armstrong, LiveStrong wristbands, cancer, racism, religion, cyclist, Wheel and Sprocket, biking, Brent Emery, Emery's Bicycle and Super Fitness, Becky Crowder, support our troops, Joette Rockow, John Kerry, George W. Bush, Jim Faber

Living - Aug. 24, 2009
Training Rides and Cancer Campaign
Last week was a pretty normal training week for me.  Monday night I met up with Kris for the Beans and Barley team ride.  Same ride as the week before about 26.5 miles in around an hours and a half.  It was only the two of us though, so the pace was a little slower and we didn...
Tags: Beans and Barley, Cycling, Cancer, LIVESTRONG

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 28, 2008
Weekend Getaway Provides Much Needed Refresher + Helps Fundraising
Life is busy and overwhelming at times.  I promised myself while undergoing treatment for breast cancer that I would ‘stop and smell the roses’ and focus on living my life versus getting sucked into the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  I have failed miserably in achievin...
Tags: cancer, Susan G Komen, rest and relaxation