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Breast cancer survivors Catherine Hodge of Brookfield, a 32-year survivor, left, and Melissa Cherne of Boardman, a 15-year survivor, were among more than 35 breast cancer survivors from the Mahoning Valley recognized at a special ceremony held Sunday at the Eastwood Mall center court in Niles. NILES — Breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease came together Sunday for a special recognition celebrating their courageous battles and years of survivorship with challenges they faced against cancer.

The center court of the Eastwood Mall in Niles was decorated with pink balloons and signs, which welcomed more than 35 breast cancer survivors from the Mahoning Valley.

The event was co-sponsored by national women’s fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha and Cheer Time At

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