We all have prejudices, usually based on our experiences or beliefs. And these prejudices get amplified by the company we keep, as many people like to associate with like-minded people. Unfortunately, this can create a false sense of reality, allowing us to live in an “echo chamber of truth.” It is incumbent upon each of…
Author: Bruce Petillo
“Look for the helpers…”
On days like this (and everyday, frankly), “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers
Make-A-Wish, community members build barn for girl with cystic fibrosis
Alene Campbell, a 9-year-old with cystic fibrosis, cut the bright blue ribbon to officially open her new barn Saturday, made possible through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lowe’s Heroes and community volunteers. Source: Make-A-Wish, community members build barn for girl with cystic fibrosis
Local veteran non-profit helping vets with fitness and nutrition
L.E.A.N 4 Vets is hosting a meet and greet fundraiser to help local veterans. The non-profit encourages veterans struggling with civilian life after deployment to channel frustration into positive outlets like working out.
Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Southwest Gas gave back to the community as part of a program to tackle hunger and homelessness Saturday morning. Source: Southwest Gas employees hand out meals to homeless
Jarvis Landry: ‘It means everything’ to help fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is supporting the fight for a cure to Cystic Fibrosis. Source: Jarvis Landry: ‘It means everything’ to help fight for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis
Red Sox fans take homeless fan out to the ballgame with their extra ticket
Three friends with an extra ticket were heading to Tuesday’s Boston Red Sox game, looking for someone to give it to. Sean Wetzonis, Pedro Lugo and Francisco Rios and another friend, all from Malden, Massachusetts, had their whole evening planned out. They’d make the trek into Boston to watch their Red Sox play the Toronto…
‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
Thousands of cyclists set off on a two-day adventure this weekend with the goal of raising more than $3 million for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Source: ‘She’s Kicking Cancer’s Butt’: Teen Survivor Joins Bikeathon To Support Children’s Hospital
I Just Want One Day Back!
If you could go back and change one day in your life, would you? A day that in hindsight adversely affected the course of your life and those most important to you. I can say without a doubt that June 13, 2009 is that day for me. A day that should have been a catalyst…
Hanover Little League gives children with special needs a place to play
Hanover Little League offers a division that ‘provides a safe place to play’ for kids with disabilities. Source: Hanover Little League gives children with special needs a place to play
Doctors Said She’d Die Before High School. But She Wanted to Go to College.
Diagnosed with a deadly genetic disease as a child, Megan Crowley wanted to do more than just survive it. She wanted to live a full life. Source: Doctors Said She’d Die Before High School. But She Wanted to Go to College.
Bullying: The Whopper Jr. vs. the High School Jr.
We all can to do better…
