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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Hundreds of people have gathered at the state Capitol to urge Michigan lawmakers to support funding for mental health facilities.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Traverse City art exhibit is not only providing support for victims of sexual violence, but also, hope for a future without it.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dozens of people got together in Traverse City on Tuesday night to participate in a global initiative called Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness.

Friday, March 08, 2013  March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a Genesee County-based hospital is offering screening kits for those at increased risk for the disease.

Friday, March 01, 2013  It's one of the deadliest cancers for both men and women but it's also a cancer that is easily prevented.  March is colon cancer awareness month and 7&4's Melissa Smith sat down with Dr. Rex Antinozzi, a gastroenterologist about why early detection is key and how to beat the disease.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The local conference, planned for March, 2013 in conjunction with Parenting Awareness Month.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Recent data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the incidence has increased to one in 88 children and one in 54 boys.

Monday, April 02, 2012  More than 80 percent of Michigan motorists feel drivers talking on cell phones are more likely to be involved in a crash, despite the fact more than 56 percent admittedly make and accept cell phone calls while driving.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  It's a disease that can affect both men and women and is the second leading cancer killed in the United States.  Colorectal cancer is a disease in which cells in the colon or rectum become abnormal and divide without control, forming a mass or tumor.

Friday, February 24, 2012  March is reading awareness month and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce along with Traverse City Area Public Schools are teaming up to promote reading especially for young children.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Bras will be strung, hung and displayed all along Grand Traverse Bay!

Wednesday, October 05, 2011 

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  To kick off this October as breast cancer awareness month, more than 500 people laced up their sneakers for the 18th Annual Remembrance Run in Traverse City this past Saturday.  Awareness wasn't only the idea but also support.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  Saturday marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and what better way to kick things off  then a Remembrance Run in Traverse City.