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Big Brothers/Big Sisters 5K run

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Wednesday, May 22nd, 12:10 pm

Come run the BIG 5K on June 15, 2013 at Bridge Street and support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of North Alabama.

Join us at 7am on Saturday, June 15th for the 4th annual BIG 5K at Bridge Street on a flat course through Cummings Research Park.

The run begins and ends on the south end of Bridge Street Town Centre. The event is for runners (and walkers) of all skill levels.

You must be registered to participate. For more information and a registration form, visit http://www.bbbsna.org/BIG5K2013.

Come run for a reason and change a life!

Source: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama

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Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 3:41pm

Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips

By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang
From The Daily Cat

We've all been there: It's midnight, and your cat is acting strange. Then it vomits. You watch your pet, wondering if you need to bundle it into the carrier and incur a $100 emergency vet bill to be told your cat is probably fine, or that you should wait until the morning and take your chances on not giving your pet immediate attention.

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Commodores headline Huntsville Hospital benefit show

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 4:58pm

Commodores headline Huntsville Hospital benefit show

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Psssssst! Win $1,000!

Submitted by RoMo

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 7:25pm

What better way to ring in Spring than saving lives?! Join WAFF 48 and the American Red Cross on Friday, April 12th from 12pm-5pm at Madison Square Mall and Decatur Mall. Give the gift of life! You could win $1,000. All presenting donors receive a T-shirt. Don't delay register today. Save your time slot at redcrossblood.org. Text, tweet, and Facebook your friends, family, and neighbors. Thank you for your support.

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American Cancer Society urges communities to "Paint the town purple"

Submitted by Sarah Broadway on Thursday, March 28th, 2:13 pm

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2nd annual 'Medi Gras Bash' to benefit Madison Hospital

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 2:32pm

2nd annual 'Medi Gras Bash' to benefit Madison Hospital

Proceeds from the second Annual Medi Gras Bash will benefit the new Madison Hospital Breast Center.

The event is planned for February 9 at the Jackson Center at HudsonAlpha.

The New Orleans-themed party will include a cocktail hour, casual New Orleans buffet, live music and a silent auction.

Tickets are $75 per person. Click here to learn more about the event and to purchase tickets.

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LifeSouth dealing with serious blood shortage

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 3:41pm

LifeSouth dealing with serious blood shortage

Huntsville, AL (WAFF) - LifeSouth is sounding the alarm - they need blood donations, and they need them soon.

The company is in the grips of an emergency shortage that's now stretched out over a week and a half. They've been asking for help for several days, and there has been a response, but LifeSouth Vice President J.B. Bowles says now is the time to fill the tanks. . "Our goal is to have our hospitals fully stocked and for us to have a five to seven-day supply of all blood types to resupply them. We haven't reached that, yet.

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