Brenda Ladun - A Breast Cancer Survivor
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Brenda Ladun: She Is Surviving Breast Cancer One Day At a Time!
Then I heard her on The Rick and Bubba Show--a radio show that is produced in Birmingham, AL. Now she is my Superhero. In a field that is really fickle and superficial (TV aka "Entertainment"), Ms. Ladun made a point by staying on the air. She was showing us ALL that one can cope with cancer. One CAN keep coping with cancer with God's help. Channel 33/40 also impressed me with their support of Ms. Ladun.
Every year, Ms. Ladun gives her name and time to a Conquer Cancer Run . In 2012 the run will be on March 3rd.
PS--Kudos to WABC 33/40 for allowing her to keep reporting the news while she endured chemotherapy and sharing her life! Click here for an easy and free way to help fund mammograms for those in need at The Breast Cancer Site!
Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run
March 3, 2012
Ways to Register:
On-line (link below) at active.com through Thursday, March 1 at 9pm, keyword search "Brenda Ladun".
During Packet Pick-up at the 280 Trak Shak (March 2 from 10am to 6pm)
During Race Registration at St. Vincent's One Nineteen (March 3 beginning at 7am)
This is the 8th Annual Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run. Please join in for a great run, some food, and lots of fun. The event is open to all ages and all runners.
5K Walk/Run Pre-Registration $25; 1 Mile Walk/Run Pre-Registration $25
5K Walk/Run Pre-Registration (+ Honoree's Name on T-Shirt) $100
1 Mile Walk/Run Pre-Registration (+ Honoree's Name on T-Shirt) $100
5K Walk/Run Pre-Registration-Survivor $25; 1 Mile Walk/Run Pre-Registration- Survivor $25
**Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up will be held Friday, March 2 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Trak Shak located at 4700 Highway 280 Suite 9, Birmingham, AL 35242. **Day-Of Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at St. Vincent's 119 Health & Wellness Facility on March 3, 2012. **Race Results will be available online at www.run42k.com and birminghamtrackclub.com. **Please note if you would like a name to be listed on the back of the shirt the fee is $100 and must be submitted by January 27, 2012. Please review your order carefully before submitting. Thank you!
The Conquer Cancer Run Begins HERE:
(where you can register)
On-line at active.com through Thursday, March 1 at 9pm, keyword search "Brenda Ladun".
During Packet Pick-up at the 280 Trak Shak (March 2 from 10am to 6pm)
During Race Registration at St. Vincent's One Nineteen (March 3 beginning at 7am)
Brenda's Short Bio
From Birmingham Wiki (link at end of article)
Brenda Ladun is an evening news anchor for ABC 33/40.
Ladun grew up in Pennsylvania where she had an opportunity to learn about broadcast journalism for her school's closed-circuit television station. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's in mass communications. She met her husband, sportscaster Doug Bell while working at a television station in Gainesville. The couple moved to Peoria, Illinois for five years before coming to Birmingham. Ladun worked at WBRC 6 from 1987 to 1996 before joining the staff at ABC 33/40.
Ladun is a five-time winner of the Alabama Associated Press Awards for Best Investigative Reporter and Best Specialized Reporter. She has also won for Best Anchor.
In 2001 Ladun was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a double mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy. During her recovery she took up running and has competed in several marathons. In 2007, after a period of apparent remission, the cancer returned. Ladun points to her faith as the foundation of her strength to fight the disease. She is a regional spokeswoman for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and has written two books about her recovery. For a special series she aired about breast cancer she was given the Edward R. Murrow Award for Radio and Television Journalism.
Bell and Ladun have three sons, Brooks, Gabby and Garett. She is an active supporter of the Grace House Christian Home for Girls and teaches Sunday school at Hunter Street Baptist Church.
Obtained from BHAM WIKI
Isaiah 58:8
(New International Version)
and your healing will quickly appear...
Books my Superhero Wrote About Her Battle With Cancer
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Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run--A Video
BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR STORIES
- Survivor Stories
- Young Survival Coalition: Young Women United Against Breast Cancer
This one mentions the Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer 8K run. - BreastCancerStories.com - Welcome to BreastCancerStories.com
- BreastCancerStories.com is an online support community where those touched by breast cancer can share their experiences with loved ones and with one another.
What Brenda Does In the Community
Conquer Cancer Run Is Not the Only Thing She Does
- BrendaLadun
- Interview with Brenda Ladun. Alex's Athlete of the Month from Athletes Kickin' Cancer. March 2006
- American Cancer Society Junior Executive Board
- Our goal for 2008 is to raise over $67,000 with our two signature events, The Brenda Ladun 8K Conquer Cancer Run and a new August Gala event. In January of 2008 the JEB, in partnership with ABC 33/40, hosted the 4th Annual Brenda Ladun 8K Conquer Cancer Run at Veteran's Park and raised over $75,000.
- 5th Annual Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run - Public Running Race in Birmingham, AL on Sat, Jan 31, '09 - Sportsvite.com
- 5th Annual Brenda Ladun Conquer Cancer Run - Public Running Race in Birmingham, AL on Sat, Jan 31, '09. Post or find information on other events and games for the Sportsvite community. Event organizers specify what type of event, sport, date and time and promote it for others to find in your area.
- ABC 33/40 News - Conquer Cancer Run
- ABC 33/40 News - Alabama's Leader in Local News, Sports and Information. Alabama's Favorite TV Station!
Playing Tennis For The Cure
Ms. Ladun has been an honorary chairperson.
TENNIS FOR THE CURE® united tennis players from the entire greater Birmingham area in a fun friendly tennis league. Players played a 5 match season over six weeks and had a chance to compete in a city championship playoff. The league used flexible scheduling format that allows players to schedule their own matches at convenient times. There were leagues for women, men, and juniors and all different ability levels.
What are your thoughts about Ms. Ladun?
What do you think of Brenda Ladun and her survivor story?
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Mia-Mia
Aug 16, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
- This is a really well-done lens. You've done a lot of research about funding breast cancer research. Kudos.
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Papier Aug 7, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
- I added your lens to my BreastCancerWarriors group lens.
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Mickie_G
Aug 7, 2011 @ 5:22 pm | delete
- Thank you so much for getting the word out there. I appreciate you adding my lens about Brenda Ladun. I admire her so very much.
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newbizmau May 1, 2011 @ 3:55 pm | delete
- Very nice local story!
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crazycuriosity
Feb 6, 2011 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. Cancer free 6 years. Thank you for creating this lens.
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