Cancer Support Community adopts 867-5309 as their helpline number
The Cancer Support Community, a nonprofit organization, has chosen 867-5309 as their new cancer helpline number. The number was made famous by the 1981 Tommy Tutone song '867-5309/Jenny.' The helpline provides information, support and advice from trained specialists to people affected by cancer.
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“867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line”
“867-5309: Jenny's number in classic 80s tune now takes callers to unexpected line”
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