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Thursday, January 10, 2013  We hope to one day find a cure for cancer. But what if we could make sure it never happened to begin with? Researchers are developing a vaccine that could prevent childhood cancers.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A 19-year-old cancer survivor developed a steadfast ritual that paid off in a short period of time with a $250,000 prize from Mega Millions.

Monday, July 23, 2012  After battling leukemia for two years and beating the disease, 4-year-old McKenna May was finally granted a dream trip to Disney World by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Monday, April 02, 2012  A Syracuse woman has written a letter to the thieves who trashed her Syracuse home while she visited her cancer-stricken teenage son in the hospital.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Organizers of Paige's Butterfly Run are helping out the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  An upstate New York woman has admitted to gambling away thousands of dollars raised to help her son fight cancer.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  A common leukemia fighting drug is in short supply, and CNY Central talked to hospital representatives who gave us the status of the drug supply locally.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Animal cruelty investigators continue looking into what they are calling one of the worst cases of animal neglect they've ever seen.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  Wayne lost his battle with leukemia Thursday.  A benefit Saturday in Baldwinsville was originally scheduled to help raise money for medical expenses and raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donations.  But instead of cancelling it, friends and family held it anyway -- saying it's what Wayne would have wanted.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  Students on the Cazenovia girls and boys lacrosse teams defied their superintendent at practice Tuesday. They wore t-shirts designed to raise awareness about their friends need for a life saving bone marrow transplant.

Friday, March 26, 2010  People who love a Cazenovia teenager who is battling an aggressive form of leukemia are behind a new public service message.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  17 year old Taylor Matt is battling leukemia and needs to have a transplant.

Monday, December 21, 2009  A young cancer patient in need of a bone marrow transplant is inspiring the community to help others.

Saturday, November 28, 2009  Neighbors in Cazenovia, where Taylor Matt lives, are making an effort to find her a bone marrow match.

Saturday, March 07, 2009  A benefit was held Saturday night for little Lila Hennessy who at the age of 4 weeks was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.