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Breast Cancer

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Komen Denver affiliate rejects ban on Planned Parenthood grants

    Race for the Cure.​For many years, the regional Planned Parenthood headquarters was Westword's neighbor, and we had a front-row seat for the picketers who harassed employees of an organization that does so much more than providing abortion services.

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Doug Stanhope on the evolution of jokes and why Breast Cancer Awareness is a scam

    ​For every parent out there worried about pedophilia, Doug Stanhope offers a reassurance: In all likelihood, nobody wants to fuck your kid. That bit is up there on the list of incredibly offensive Stanhope material, but it's by no means all there is; over the course of his twenty-year career, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Buds for Boobies: Breast cancer event backs more study of marijuana's medicinal qualities

    ​Buds for Boobies, taking place at 7 p.m. tonight at the Boulder Theater, is among the season's most unusual fundraisers -- a medical-marijuana-themed decorative bra auction, with proceeds earmarked for breast-cancer research. But it's also a music-filled educational symposium arguing that MMJ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Post-mastectomy boutique: Pampered Passions lingerie shop to open at Porter Hospital

    Next month, Alicia Vargo, the proprietress of Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie in Englewood, will open a new outpost of her much-lauded house of bras and panties with an unlikely address and a noble cause. The boutique, to be called Pampered Passions Care Wear, will cater to the needs of women who've ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Ski Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Tour raises over $20,000

    Fighting breast cancer in style.​On March 13, Colorado natives Mackenzie Bell, Page Kelley, Jeremy Rubingh, Allie Shafner, Alison Friedman and Laura Yale loaded a pink RV with their gear, a set of fake boobs and breast cancer information and headed for Steamboat with the goal of skiing every C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    Six Coloradans fighting breast cancer with skis

    The official ride of breast cancer awareness.​Goofy-looking Texans on spring break at Colorado ski resorts will have a tough time standing out next week. While a jeans and cowboy hat getup will draw some finger-pointing, it's got nothing on a band of pink cape-wearing, fake boob-carrying phila ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2010

    Making His Mark

    The official ride of breast cancer awareness.​Goofy-looking Texans on spring break at Colorado ski resorts will have a tough time standing out next week. While a jeans and cowboy hat getup will draw some finger-pointing, it's got nothing on a band of pink cape-wearing, fake boob-carrying phila ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    Tonight: Boobs & Brews fundraiser at Wynkoop

    ​Boobs and beer -- what's not to love in that combination? Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, presents the Boobs & Brews Dinner, a Breast Cancer Month fundraiser featuring Wynkoop beers and a one-night-only menu of seasonal dishes.The dinner, which starts at 6:30, costs $55; call 303-2 ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2010

    Just Cause

    ​Boobs and beer -- what's not to love in that combination? Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, presents the Boobs & Brews Dinner, a Breast Cancer Month fundraiser featuring Wynkoop beers and a one-night-only menu of seasonal dishes.The dinner, which starts at 6:30, costs $55; call 303-2 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Tonight: Cook for the Cause fights against breast cancer

    ​Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is overflowing with events to support breast-cancer causes. The most delicious event, though, will definitely be Cook for the Case, tonight at Kimball Distributing, 1400 West Third Avenue, and billed as "a delicious way to help fight the ba ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2010

    Think Pink

    ​Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is overflowing with events to support breast-cancer causes. The most delicious event, though, will definitely be Cook for the Case, tonight at Kimball Distributing, 1400 West Third Avenue, and billed as "a delicious way to help fight the ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2010

    Breakfast for Boobs benefit this Sunday at Hot Cakes

    ​Breakfast! It's what's for dinner! That's the siren song of this year's Breakfast for Boobs, a benefit to battle breast cancer. The fundraiser, which takes place on Sunday, April 18 from to 5 to 8 p.m. at Hot Cakes Diner, 1400 E. 18th Ave., is hosted by the Denver chapter of Ladies United for ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 15, 2010

    Breasts of the West

    ​Breakfast! It's what's for dinner! That's the siren song of this year's Breakfast for Boobs, a benefit to battle breast cancer. The fundraiser, which takes place on Sunday, April 18 from to 5 to 8 p.m. at Hot Cakes Diner, 1400 E. 18th Ave., is hosted by the Denver chapter of Ladies United for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    Jay Marvin on his wife's possible breast cancer and the decision to pass the torch to David Sirota at AM 760

    Photo by Michael RobertsJay Marvin at home in June, before his epic surgery.​Earlier today, Jay Marvin appeared on the AM 760 program he used to host with David Sirota, who's been named his permanent replacement. And those who missed hearing it may not get another chance to catch him on the ou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Tonight: Show your support at Simmer & Stir for the Cure

    ​Put your money where your mouth is tonight at the annual Simmer & Stir for the Cure, which runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kimball Distributing, 1400 West Third Avenue. The $30 ticket gets you in the door for chef demonstrations, wine tastings and more; all proceeds will benefit breast-cance ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2009

    Village Tavern toasts Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Hope-tini

    ​ During October, Village Tavern ,at 1 West Flatiron Crossing Drive in Broomfield, is marking the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by serving up special Hope-tini cocktails to raise money for breast cancer research. "People are definitely interested," says John Davis, Villag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2009

    Elana Rogers teaches us to stop and smell the roses

    Well wishes are due to Elana Rogers, who was recently diagnosed with IDC breast cancer. Last month, the young singer-songwriter underwent a double masectomy and had four of her sentinel lymph nodes removed. Fortunately, the surgery went well and Rogers now appears to be on her way to making a full r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Pink Hooter cupcake for a cause

    The Candy Girls were systematically working our way around the chocolate shops, bakeries and specialty candy makers of Denver when we stumbled upon Big Fat Cupcake, 129 Adams Street. While the uniquely flavored, award-winning cupcakes drew us in, it was shop-owner Kathleen Nevin's mission to donat ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 19, 2009

    Sun Dressing

    Spring forward at Fashion Denver’s latest market.

  • Calendar

    October 11, 2007

    Ride On, Sisters

    Spring forward at Fashion Denver’s latest market.

  • Calendar

    August 23, 2007

    Slippery Slope

    Spring forward at Fashion Denver’s latest market.

  • Calendar

    May 10, 2007

    Breast Friends

    LUPEC's Breakfast for Boobs raises cash to fight cancer.

  • Calendar

    October 5, 2006

    Going Date Fishing

    Catch a hottie at this Susan G. Komen benefit.

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    Saves the Day

    Tuesday, April 18, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Calendar

    October 27, 2005

    Twisted Plot Twists

    Stories on Stage returns with more forgotten lore.

  • Culture

    October 13, 2005

    Alternating Currents

    Hybrid styles fill the Mizel Center, and pure abstraction stars at Havu.

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2004

    Uplifting Charity

    Bras for the Cause raises money for breast cancer

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2004

    Giant Steps

    The Global Walker returns to Colorado

  • Calendar

    October 2, 2003

    Late Love

    Louie and Ophelia grapples with mature commitment

  • People & Places

    April 4, 2002

    Best Item Confiscated at DIA

    Deer antlers

  • Music

    December 7, 2000

    Lady Sang the Blues

    Monica Janzen had a great voice, a solid band and a new record. She also had breast cancer.

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Hit Pick

    This week's local music pick.

  • News

    September 9, 1999

    Firing Line

    Former Visotcky employees sound off.

  • News

    July 22, 1999

    Missed Diagnosis

    When a doctor makes a rare but horrible mistake, who should bear the scars?

  • Culture

    June 3, 1999

    The Mother Load

    When a doctor makes a rare but horrible mistake, who should bear the scars?

  • News

    May 27, 1999

    Terra Infirma

    Can bone-marrow transplants save breast-cancer patients? There's little middle ground in the debateand lots of uncharted territory.

  • Calendar

    October 22, 1998

    Night & Day

    October 22 - 28. 1998

  • News

    January 3, 1996

    CRITICAL CONDITIONS

    WHEN MEGAN JONES ASKED HER INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR HER CANCER TREATMENT, SHE FOUND TRUTH WAS AT A PREMIUM.

  • News

    December 6, 1995

    THE BODY POLITIC

    WHEN MEGAN JONES ASKED HER INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR HER CANCER TREATMENT, SHE FOUND TRUTH WAS AT A PREMIUM.

  • Calendar

    October 18, 1995

    THRILLS

    WHEN MEGAN JONES ASKED HER INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR HER CANCER TREATMENT, SHE FOUND TRUTH WAS AT A PREMIUM.

  • News

    November 2, 1994

    COURTING DISASTER

    WHEN MEGAN JONES ASKED HER INSURANCE COMPANY TO PAY FOR HER CANCER TREATMENT, SHE FOUND TRUTH WAS AT A PREMIUM.

  • News

    July 27, 1994

    GETTING TESTY

    A DISPUTE OVER AIDS TESTING ENSNARES A HEALTH OFFICIAL FROM COLORADO SPRINGS.

  • News

    January 12, 1994

    Off Limits

    Hacks at work

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