Beverly Kearney's life is all about speed and winning. She's the legendary head coach of the University of Texas women's track and field team. Under her leadership, the Longhorns have claimed six national 
As soon as her mother's car pulled away, Cathy Harper Lee always counted the blades of grass on the lawn. She hoped to reach a high number. That meant a few moments alone before her step-father ordered her inside. 
November 18, 2009
When she was diagnosed with lung cancer three years ago, cabaret singer Hildy Grossman was in the middle of recording a CD. She was devastated and feared that her career would be over, but fortunately as the cancer was discovered in an early stage she made a complete recovery and continues to thrive as a performer.
Having survived a major health scare, Grossman also founded a non-profit organization called Upstage Lung Cancer and is using her talent to raise money and awareness about this potentially deadly disease, according to WBZ.com.
"My hope is in some small way to fund research on early detection," she told the news provider.
On November 17, the Brookline, Massachusetts, resident along with some of her colleagues performed at a fundraiser called Life Is a Cabaret at the Boston Center for the Arts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 90,000 die from the disease each year.
Quitting smoking is the single most important thing one can do to lower the odds of developing lung cancer, as 82 percent of deaths from the disease can be linked to tobacco, according to the American Cancer Society. In addition, a healthy lifestyle that may reduce the risk also includes proper diet, limited use of alcohol and regular exercise.
Individuals who would like to contribute to finding a cure may donate to the National Lung Cancer Partnership which works to improve treatments and generate funds for research.
