Addison Rivera is prepared to ‘fight like a unicorn’ to beat cancer
Addison Rivera surrounds herself with various stuffed unicorns, which symbolize different hospital stays. Although the 8-year-old was diagnosed with leukemia, she has kept a positive attitude with the help of her family.

Addison Rivera is prepared to ‘fight like a unicorn’ to beat cancer

The beads are draped across the biggest stuffed unicorn of them all on a couch in the living room of Addison Rivera’s house. They symbolize different hospital stays, surgeries and…

Relay for Life season begins with bowling kick-off
Members of Relay for Life of Santa Clarita valley held their annual Kick-Off Event to kick off the 2019 Relay For Life at Santa Clarita Lanes Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Relay for Life season begins with bowling kick-off

Friends and families put on their bowling shoes at Santa Clarita Lanes on Sunday for a Relay for Life kick-off, months ahead of their next annual relay in May.

Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer
Sarah Donegan blows out the candles on her birthday cake as dozens of supporters singing "Happy Birthday" to her. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Community gathers to celebrate birthday with 12-year-old fighting brain cancer

Happy birthday cheers seemingly could be heard for miles as dozens of community members gathered at the Donegan family’s Santa Clarita home Wednesday to give a special birthday surprise to 12-year-old Sarah Donegan.

12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer
Sarah Donegan is in chemotherapy after surgery on an aggressive brain tumor. Courtesy photo.

12-year-old girl battles an aggressive form of brain cancer

Sarah Donegan’s 11th year of her life has been harder than any other, as she’s been adjusting to a “new normal.” In January, reality for the Donegan family changed forever. Their daughter Sarah was rushed to the hospital after having a series of seizures in their Santa Clarita home.

Circle of Hope hosts annual Afternoon Tea
Attendees from left, Linda Curran, Jennifer DeHayven, Kevin MacDonald and Eboni Williams laugh about he mouse Trap game theme of their table at the Circle of Hope's 15th Annual Afternoon Tea and Cocktail Reception held at The Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday October, 06, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Circle of Hope hosts annual Afternoon Tea

Circle of Hope hosted its 15th annual Afternoon Tea Saturday to kick off 31 Days of Hope.

Michael Hoefflin Foundation charity gala supports fight against pediatric cancer
Danyelle Paradis-Schanfarber, her husband Dylan Schanfarber and their son Kaden attend the 25th annual Evening Under the Stars gala on Sept. 24, 2018. Courtesy of Danyelle Paradis-Schanfarber

Michael Hoefflin Foundation charity gala supports fight against pediatric cancer

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer hosted its 25th annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner and Charity Auction Saturday at the Valencia Country Club, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the fight against pediatric cancer and to provide help to families and children battling the disease.

Bra For A Cause sells out
The models for the 14th Annual Bras for a Cause pose outside of Valencia County Club on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Bra For A Cause sells out

The 15th annual Bras For A Cause fundraiser set to happen Saturday, Sept. 15, is sold out. Every year, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, event organizers invite people to…

Hope’s Haven helps cancer patients relieve stress
Hope's Haven office open to cancer patients and surviors to help them adjust to their "new normal." Courtesy Photo

Hope’s Haven helps cancer patients relieve stress

Hope’s Haven, a cancer wellness center located on Lyons Avenue, is helping cancer patients and survivors adjust to their “new normal” by offering services and workshops to relieve stress.

Senior Pets and Cancer: What to know and where to go if it happens
Dianne Larson of Valencia is spending as much quality time as possible with her 12 year old rescue dog, Tonka, who was recently diagnosed with spleen cancer. PHOTO BY MICHELLE SATHE

Senior Pets and Cancer: What to know and where to go if it happens

By Michelle Sathe Dianne Larson has walked her dog Tonka at a Valencia park near their home every morning for 5 years. These days, those 20 minutes are a lot…

Doing it her way: Woman reaches out to God and community to help in her battle with cancer
Kalene Parker refuses to go the traditional route of treatment for cancer. PHOTO BY MICHELE LUTES

Doing it her way: Woman reaches out to God and community to help in her battle with cancer

Step into Kalene Parker's humble home on Tyler Lane and one might get the impression that she's an ordinary woman who lives in the Santa Clarita Valley, but that couldn’t…

Annual ‘Bowling for Hope’ event set for March 17
Chris Kahan throws a bowling ball at Valencia Lanes on Saturday during the 4th Annual Bowling for Hope on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Annual ‘Bowling for Hope’ event set for March 17

The fifth annual Bowling for Hope event to support local cancer survivors is set for March 17 at the Valencia Lanes in Newhall. The event raises money for Circle of…

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