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Kay Yow Cancer Fund prepares for Celebration Run/Walk for women's cancers

Jan. 31, 2026, marks the 10th annual Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk, a community event honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Coach Kay Yow, the legendary NC State women's basketball coach, passed away in 2009 after more than two decades battling breast cancer.

Fighting for a cure: How two women turned their breast cancer battles into advocacy

Katrina Cooke and Ashley Dostefano share their personal journeys, reflecting on the challenges they faced, the victories they achieved, and the critical role of early detection and support in the fight against breast cancer.

What is the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk?

Join the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Celebration Run/Walk at Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park this Saturday, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary NC State women's basketball coach, Kay Yow, who passed away from breast cancer in 2009.

Who was Coach Kay Yow?

Discover the inspiring legacy of Coach Kay Yow, a trailblazing force in women's basketball who led the NC State Wolfpack for 34 transformative years.

Kay Yow Cancer Fund CEO talks research, upcoming walk

Jenny Palmateer coached alongside Coach Yow for the last ten years of her career. But they first met when Yow recruited Palmateer to play on her team as a teenager.

Kay Yow Cancer Fund holds celebration run/walk

The Celebration Run/Walk will be held at WakeMed Soccer Park on Feb. 1, 2025.

Kay Yow's legacy lives in cancer fund's work

The NC State coach's heroic 22-year fight with breast cancer inspired her teams, as well as her countless fans.

Kay Yow's legacy: Millions for hope, research in face of cancer

Kay Yow's cancer fight inspired during her life and continues to help others.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Kay Yow Celebration Run/Walk another step forward for cancer advocacy

The Kay Yow Celebration Run/Walk is set for Feb. 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Amanda Lamb and Leslie Moore-Martinez are excited about the event and spoke with WRAL News.

Breast cancer survivor gives back to Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Leslie Moore-Martinez and her daughter organize blood drives to benefit the cancer fund that has helped their family.

Kay Yow Celebration Run/Walk another step forward for cancer advocacy

The Kay Yow Celebration Run/Walk is set for Feb. 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Amanda Lamb and Leslie Moore-Martinez are excited about the event and spoke with WRAL News.

One-time American Idol foes, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will perform together in Cary, concert will benefit Kay Yow fund

Twenty years ago, Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard were competitors on "American Idol." Next spring, they bring their joint tour to Cary, and the show will benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Girl's Night Out: Cary concert raises money for Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Enjoy a girl's night out Saturday at Booth Amphitheatre while raising money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

2nd Wine Walk at North Hills benefits Kay Yow Cancer Fund

The second Wine Walk will be held at North Hills in Raleigh on Saturday. The event benefits the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. People can donate $25 to participate.

Wine walk in Cary benefits Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Glenn Hagedorn with Triangle Wine Company visits the WRAL studios to teach Ken Smith about wine and the Fall Wine Walk at Waverly Place, which benefits the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Kay Yow golf tournament to raise money for cancer research

The annual Kay Yow Cancer Fund Golf Classic is Aug. 24 and 25 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. Find more information at kayyow.com/get-involved/golf-classic/.

'Be your own advocate:' After breast cancer diagnoses at young age, five moms work to raise money for research

A woman's risk of getting breast cancer starts to climb as soon as she hits the age of 40. But that doesn't mean that younger women aren't at risk. It's a lesson five young local moms learned the hard way last year when each of them faced a breast cancer diagnosis when they were in their 30s.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Young Moms Against Cancer appear in commercial

The Young Moms Against Cancer appeared in a commercial that ran during last weekend's Play4Kay coverage.

Triangle moms use cancer experience to help others

Imagine being a busy mom with a career and husband when you suddenly learn you have cancer.

Full interview: Triangle women discuss cancer diagnoses, fundraising efforts

Five Triangle women who connected while recieving cancer treatment discuss their experiences as well as their efforts to raise money for cancer research.

Young mothers bond over cancer diagnosis, use experience to raise $45K for research

Imagine being a busy mom with a career and husband when you suddenly learn you have cancer.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Kay Yow Cancer Fund to award $1 million grant to Duke Cancer Institute

The Kay Yow Cancer Fund on Saturday will award a $1 million grant to the Duke Cancer Institute for research into women's cancers.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist