From the Heart Project

Helping Families with Cystic Fibrosis, Crossing for a Cure is a 70-Mile Paddle with Heart

This year’s Crossing For A Cure™ will take place on June 14-16, 2018 and will span a 70-mile paddle from Bimini to Florida in order to raise funds and awareness for families with Cystic Fibrosis. Source: Helping Families with Cystic Fibrosis, Crossing for a Cure is a 70-Mile Paddle with Heart

Dr. Nan Rosenberry Brings Help to Homeless Pets

At a charity-sponsored lunch for homeless people on Christmas of 2016, Dr. Nan Rosenberry set up her lawn chair, a cooler filled with medications and vaccines, and a sign offering free veterinary care to homeless people with pets. Just like that, the first Florida branch of the nonprofit Street Dog Coalition began. Founded in 2015…

Clovis barbershop holds fundraiser for girl battling cancer

(KFSN) –. A local salon held a special fundraiser today in support of a young girl battling cancer. Corky’s Cuts for Kids held a bake sale to help Lindsay Weimer who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. Those who wanted to donate either had the … Source: Clovis barbershop holds fundraiser for girl battling cancer

Fundraiser launched by 5 living ex-presidents will benefit Irma victims

“One hundred percent of funds donated to the Florida Disaster Fund will go toward disaster-related response and recovery because the fund has no overhead costs,” One America Appeal said in a press release on Sunday. The five living presidents — Barack … Source: Fundraiser launched by 5 living ex-presidents will benefit Irma victims

7th annual Jacob’s Run raises money for children’s hospital

WINTERVILLE, NC (WITN) – The 7th Annual Jacob’s Run is being held on September 16th in memory of Jacob Floars, who was killed in an auto accident at 17 years old back in 2000. Jacob’s parents, Allen and Catherine Floars, started the fundraiser for the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital shortly after their son…

Community Rallies To Help New Rochelle Charity Replace Stolen School Supplies For Needy Kids

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A charity in Westchester County was dealt a tough blow earlier this week when someone stole 250 backpacks with school supplies for needy kids, but on Saturday the story had a happy ending. As CBS2’s Dave Carlin … Source: Community Rallies To Help New Rochelle Charity Replace Stolen School Supplies…

Service dog helps Rising Sun boy with epilepsy

RISING SUN — In a family living room with three kids moving constantly, Hulu kept her eyes on Trace. Hulu, a golden retriever and Labrador retriever mix and the newest member of the Coudon family, is a service dog for Trace, 7. Hulu came to the family after a two-year process through 4 Paws…

Doyel: Her season lost to cancer, Roncalli athlete runs one last race — for Audrey

INDIANAPOLIS — This whole thing, it started on the fifth floor at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. That’s the oncology ward. This whole thing, it started in Room 6. That’s where Audrey was. The two girls had never met, didn’t know each other, but they had so much in common. They had…

Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise Planned For September 10 in Franklin County

The Knights of Columbus 10th annual Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise to raise funds and collect food for local pantries will take place Sunday, Sept. 10. The 30-mile cruise from St. Clair to Washington is organized by the Union, Washington, St. Source: Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise Planned For September 10 in Franklin County

Child-life specialist puts smiles on faces of children with cancer

Child-life specialist puts smiles on faces of children with cancer Florida Times-Union The Child Cancer Fund has grown from just raising money for Craver’s position to providing financial help for families in Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia whose children are receiving treatment at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children … Source: Child-life specialist puts smiles…

Their little brother diagnosed with cancer, two boys raise money for others

WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Gila Burgida says the hardest conversation of her life was telling her 10-year-old son, Bennett, he had cancer. The second-hardest was telling his two brothers, ages 12 and 14, what was wrong with Bennett. The Englewood family has come through a lot since that day last winter when a surgeon…

Make-A-Wish grants Hemet teen with cystic fibrosis a pool

Press-Enterprise Make-A-Wish grants Hemet teen with cystic fibrosis a pool Press-Enterprise 13-year-old Ryan Schwyzer of Hemet, who has cystic fibrosis tries on Hemet Fire Department fire gear and receives an above ground swimming pool through the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Hemet Thursday, August 17, 2017. Source: Make-A-Wish grants Hemet teen with cystic fibrosis a pool

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Sag Harbor Teen Creates Bottled Water Brand To Benefit Local Charities – Sag Harbor

McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome celebrates 30 YEARS in the job

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Soccer squad gives young cancer patient MVP treatment

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