Cycle for Survival is taking place across 16 cities this month. 100 percent of every dollar raised goes to research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cancer survivor Kiersten Bartlein shares how she was directly impacted by this initiative.
"Being only 22 when I was diagnosed--it can feel a little isolating," said Bartlein. "Finding a community of other cancer patients who have gone through what I went through is invaluable."
To date Cycle for Survival has raised $170 Million towards rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Opening statements are expected in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, who's accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it.
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, but it also comes with social obligations. Dr. Sheree Sekou, principal consultant at Sheree Sekou Consulting, joined Cheddar News to discuss how to navigate holiday etiquette and answered questions from Cheddar News staff.