Buzz Cuts & Big Hearts: St. John’s Students Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer Charity
March 10, 2026By Paula Katinas and Currents News JAMAICA — Samson and Delilah have nothing on the students at St. John’s University. But unlike the […]
Topic: Cancer
Queens Parishioner Prays For an End to Cancer at Special Mass
January 13, 2026By Katie Vasquez On a cold evening in Whitestone, parishioners gathered at St. Luke’s Church to pray for an end to cancer, […]
TONIGHT AT 7: Survivors and Families Gather at Queens Parish to Pray for an End to Cancer
January 13, 2026By Katie Vasquez In Whitestone, a parish community came together for a powerful Mass dedicated to those battling cancer and the survivors […]
Long Island Man Honors Mother’s Legacy Through Anne V. Graziani Non-Profit
October 31, 2025By Katie Vasquez Rob Graziani roams the halls of Stony Brook Cancer Center, but he’s not a patient: he’s here to bring […]
Dream Come True: Catholic School Student Battling Cancer Throws First Pitch at Long Island Ball Game
September 16, 2025By Currents News Payton McDaniel, a Catholic school student battling cancer got to live out his dream at Fairfield Properties Ballpark, throwing […]
Queens Priest Leans on Faith During Cancer Battle
May 15, 2025By Katie Vasquez Father Morty O’Shea delivers the word of God at a weekday Mass at St Sebastian Church in Woodside, Queens. […]
Deacon Answers His Vocation Despite Cancer Diagnosis
January 15, 2025by Katie Vasquez At the 9am Mass, Deacon Hector Rodriguez stands at the altar assisting the pastor of Most Precious Blood church, […]
Brooklyn Cancer Survivor Beats Disease Twice, Finds Strength in St. Sharbel’s Grace
August 7, 2024By Katie Vasquez Christopher Safi can laugh and smile now, but there was a moment he didn’t expect to make it this […]
Meet The ‘CandyMan’ Who Sells Candy Bars For Cancer Research and Patient Care
July 11, 2022Currents News Staff His name is Fred Reagan, but his nickname is: “The Candy Man” and it’s easy to see why. The […]
Vented in Brooklyn Owner Overcomes Cancer Diagnosis with Community and Faith
February 2, 2022By Jessica Easthope Chrisie Canny creates jewelry that helps people overcome obstacles. Her aromatherapy bracelets can be for the overworked, busy moms or anyone […]