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Des Allemands native must fight again against rare cancer

October 19, 2019 Ryan Arena 1

Arthur Wear of Des Allemands holds a mantra dear, one he learned while battling cancer that manifested when he was just 15 years old: We walk by faith, not by sight. […]

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Aug. 4 – Cancer fundraiser

July 24, 2019 heraldguide 0

The American Legion Post 83 in Lockport will hold a cancer benefit for Philip Gilligan at the Lockport post on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Waylon Thibodaux, […]

‘Racing for Rylee’

October 22, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

When Dana Dufrene learned the terrible news — that her 14-year-old cousin, Rylee Pizani, had been diagnosed with brain cancer — her empathy immediately overtook her emotions. […]

Des Allemands boy is the gift that keeps on giving

September 10, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Jordan Arnaud came to the Fishing for Frankie Memorial Bass Tournament every year for the last five years and then the Des Allemands 10-year-old did the amazing at this year’s fundraiser. Jordan won a cut-out, […]

Ronnie Baker of St. Rose and Cheri Palmisano of Destrehan

Dat Dad’s pastalaya cookoff to benefit pair battling cancer

August 14, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

Two very worthy causes are at the center of the second annual Dad Dad’s Club pastalaya cookoff, which will raise funds to aid Ronnie Baker of St. Rose and Cheri Palmisano of Destrehan, each of whom are battling cancer. […]

Klorissa Ammons with her mother, Angela Heitz.

Longtime Luling resident fighting aggressive cancer

July 27, 2018 Anna Thibodeaux 0

Angie Heitz was just two days from her 50th birthday when she learned of her inconceivable yet real diagnosis on June 9 of last year. […]

Luling resident battling thyroid cancer at 40

July 2, 2018 Ryan Arena 0

Blandon Zeringue: Fishing for Frankie beneficiary

In a flash, Blandon Zeringue’s mind went blank and his body numb. […]

6 common women’s health questions answered

May 24, 2018 Jon Menard 0

In addition to celebrating our mothers each May, it is women’s health month – a time to raise awareness for healthcare issues facing women of all ages. As a woman, taking care of your body is very important and you should feel good physically and mentally. […]