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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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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- NY Post+3.8 h
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Sparse coverage · 2 outlets
“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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The song's title is '867-5309/Jenny'.
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