Nine years ago, Genoa High
School's cheerleading coach lost her battle with
cancer. On Saturday, dozens of area squads raised money to help find a cure for
the disease.
More than 50 cheer
squads and dance teams spent the day competing at Genoa High School
for the 8th annual Cheer for a Cure.
The fundraiser honors
former Genoa
cheerleading coach Stella Bertz, who lost her battle with cancer nine years
ago.
"Stella was amazing," says Genoa senior Bethany Skees. "She didn't coach
me, but you always wanted her to be your coach. It was really sad when she
passed, and it was terrible for the community."
Now every year, Bertz's
daughter brings together girls from across northwest Ohio for some friendly competition, all with
the goal of finding a cure for cancer.
It's a cause that hits
close to home for senior Alysa Malcom, whose mother was recently diagnosed with
the disease.
"You can't imagine it's going to happen to
you," she says. "But my mother is amazing and so strong. I really look up to
her."
From stunts to cheers,
family says combining Bertz's passion for cheerleading with a push for cancer
research is the best way to keep her spirit alive.
Cheer For a Cure raised
more than $20,000 Saturday. All the money will help fund oncology research at Ohio State
University.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:37 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:37:50 GMT
According to the Toledo Police information line Toledo Police have blocked off the intersection of Manhattan Blvd. and Doyle Street as they respond to a possible hostage situation man in the 1000 Block
According to the Toledo Police Department officers are on the scene on Bricker on a report of barricaded man. Police say there may be a hostage inside.
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They served our nation -- both at home and abroad. And today, our area is giving a big "thank you. to our local veterans" 80 veterans boarded a plane this morning bound for Washington D.C. " I'm very
80 area veterans boarded a plane this morning bound for the Washington D.C. World War II memorial.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:22 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:22:45 GMT
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches last year to several IHOP restaurants in Northwest Ohio and Indiana.
The FBI has indicted a number of employees at several IHOP locations in the area.
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MORNING NEWS DIGEST – May 23, 2012 "NEW" LOCAL *IHOP Raids Update Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials are coming together this afternoon to announce an indictment related to the searches last year to several IHOP restaurants in northwest Ohio and Indiana.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:58 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:58:56 GMT
Police crews are on the scene of a semi rollover accident on 579 near Woodville in Northwood. Lake Township police say the truck driver hit a patch of dense fog, drove of the road and lost control, hitting
Police crews are on the scene of a semi rollover accident on 579 near Woodville in Northwood.
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You may notice extra fire and police crews in downtown Bowling Green today. Around 9:00 this morning the Wood County emergency planning committee and emergency management agency will hold an You may notice
You may notice extra fire and police crews in downtown Bowling Green today. Around 9:00 this morning the Wood County emergency planning committee and emergency management agency will hold an emergency drill.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:05:33 GMT
It's the moment that changed his life, and thousands of others forever. 13abc's Steve Slivka is one of those looking back, remembering the F-5 tornado that tore a town apart one year ago. Steve was living
It's the moment that changed his life, and thousands of others forever. 13abc's Steve Slivka is one of those looking back, remembering the F-5 tornado that tore a town apart one year ago.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:10 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:10:48 GMT
Perrysburg has opted out of TARTA bus service. Now, city leaders are drawing up plans for a new route with help from frequent riders. When you go to the TARTA website you can look up all of the routes
Perrysburg has opted out of TARTA bus service. Now, city leaders are drawing up plans for a new route with help from frequent riders.
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to put some of their lesser known parks in the spotlight by offering a 25% discount for campers. The discount is for non electric sites that are booked by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to put some of their lesser known parks in the spotlight by offering a 25% discount for campers. The discount is for non electric sites that are booked by
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