The national nonprofit, Phil’s Friends, is holding the grand opening of its newest Hope Center in Kankakee on Sept. 20.

The TALK-LINE interview for August 13 featured Hope Cancer Wellness Executive Director Joan Padilla with a spotlight for August through September 2025 special events, including a “Facing The Challenge” support group meeting for cancer patients and caregivers on August 19.

The Relay for Life of the Sauk Valley celebrated 30 years of raising money for cancer research and education during its annual event Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Sterling.

The song, “Sweet Hour of Prayer” kicked off City of Hope Cancer Center’s National Day of Prayer event on May 1 in Zion as cancer patients, their families and staff looked on.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center Executive Director Joan Padilla discusses regular monthly sessions for cancer patients and their caregivers on yoga, acupuncture and support offered free of charge.

Joan Padilla discusses the series of regular support group and special needs care plus special activities on the February through March calendar at Hope Cancer Wellness 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