Week-long event to bring ovarian cancer awareness
Though she had never planned for it, last November ovarian cancer became a regular part of Missi LeFave’s vocabulary.
After disconcerting physical symptoms prompted a doctor’s visit, she underwent a battery of tests and eventually learned she had early stage ovarian cancer. Then came more medical appointments, a complete hysterectomy, six rounds of chemotherapy and a heightened awareness of a disease that is usually difficult to catch in the early stages.
The chemo is now behind her, and even though her hair has yet to grow back in, LeFave is ready to do her part to bring a greater awareness to the disease. She is hosting a week-long Blue Hydrangea Tea Party at The Marketplace, the popular gift store that she and her husband Chris own in downtown Alpena.
“Currently, one in 69 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and early detection greatly improves survival rates,” LeFave said.
Teen places high in state Boys & Girls Club competition
In what is believed to be a first for the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena, a local member has placed in the Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year competition.
Taking time for tea
It takes a lot of volunteers to put on Trinity Episcopal Church’s annual Victorian Tea, but none is more essential to the event than 87-year-old Enid Frederick of Alpena.
» Full StoryFree medical clinic to help the uninsured
The survey statistics are several years old, but Steve Hammond, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, still finds them disturbing. According to the 2003 numbers, 3,000 people in Alpena County lack any kind of medical insurance.
» Full StoryGirl Scout troop bringing awareness of Alzheimer’s
Most everyone knows someone touched by Alzheimer’s disease. The Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 2313 in Alpena are no exception.
» Full StoryNewly formed brass quintet to play
Trinity Episcopal Church in Alpena presents another in its series of concerts, “The Village Church With a Voice.” On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the newly formed Northern Winds Brass Quintet will present their debut program.
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