Cancer support center

Charity golf outing raises funds for Hope Cancer Wellness Center and Pink Heals of the Sauk Valley.

Battling cancer is a daunting and oftentimes lonely fight. But on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, Washington School’s Peggy Craft was shown she has over 400 students, staff members and teachers lacing up their gloves in a show of love and support.

Students and staff at Washington School in Sterling showed their love and support Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, for teacher's aide Peggy Craft, who is battling cancer.

Eighteen survivors with 224 years of survivorship took part in Saturday's Relay for Life of the Sauk Valley. Seventy participants and 13 teams raised money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s event brought in a total of $43,240 in donations.

Relay for Life of Whiteside County held their annual awareness event Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Westwood in Sterling. During the survivors lap, 284 years of cancer survival was represented by the walkers making the lap.

Cancer Support Center offers resources, virtual programs for cancer patients