A 38-year-old New York City mother Casey Ryan McIntyre battling ovarian cancer arranged to erase $44.9 million in medical debt affecting 51,000 people across nine US states, turning her final wish into a lasting legacy of compassion. The fundraiser had initially set a goal of $20,000, but donations far exceeded that target. The first round of McIntyre's campaign abolished $44.9 million in medical debt affecting approximately 51,000 people across nine states.
A 38-year-old New York City mother Casey Ryan McIntyre battling ovarian cancer arranged to erase $44.9 million in medical debt affecting 51,000 people across nine US states, turning her final wish into a lasting legacy of compassion. The fundraiser had initially set a goal of $20,000, but donations far exceeded that target.
The first round of McIntyre's campaign abolished $44.9 million in medical debt affecting approximately 51,000 people across nine states.
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Pink's concert at San Diego's Petco Park on May 15, 2026, raised $8.25 million for cancer research, drawing around 25,000 attendees, including cancer survivors. Organised by Curebound, the event took the total raised through its Concert for Cures series to more than $28 million across four concerts. Previous headliners included Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Alicia Keys.
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You don’t have any Active Subscription. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Your active subscription(s) Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Products you've access to Additional Subscription Benefits Need help with your subscription? Published - October 25, 2026 11:46 pm IST - MACHILIPATNAM NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha reviewing cyclone preparedness in Vijayawada. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO Krishna District Collector D.K. Balaji has directed officials to remain alert for the cyclone and take steps to prevent human and property loss. Mr. Balaji, who reviewed cyclone preparedness with the district and mandal-level officials, instructed them to be available at the posted places and take measures for supply of drinking water and other essentials. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APCPDCL) CMD P. Pulla Reddy said leaves of officials and staff were cancelled in wake of the cyclonic storm. He also asked the field staff to caution the public against touching snapped electric cables. Control Rooms have been set up in all districts under CPDCL, Mr. Pulla Reddy said. Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi has directed the officials to be alert and asked the Irrigation department engineers to take measures to prevent damage to canal and tank bunds. Villagers were requested not to venture into rivers and canals and move on the bunds as the impact of the cyclone would be heavy. Control Rooms have been set up at Eluru Collectorate with helpline numbers 18002331077, 08812-224519 and 9491041419, and public are requested to contact and alert the officers in emergency, the Collector said. NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha reviewed the preparedness for the severe cyclone with the officials of Revenue, Irrigation, A.P. Transco, Medical and Health, Fire and other departments. He directed the Tahsildars to shift people staying in vulnerable areas to safer locations. A control room has been set up the Collectorate with the helpline number 91549 70454 in Vijayawada, Mr. Lakshmisha said. He appealed to the public not to take shelter in dilapidated buildings, under the trees, electric poles and hoardings during the event of the cyclone. Published - October 25, 2026 11:46 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.