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Eight-year-old with epilepsy looks to community for help
Zakary Woods was 3 years old when he had his first seizure. His mother Jennifer Workman of Kenosha said Zakary’s older brothers came running to get her, telling her what was happening. When she got to Zakary, his hands arms were stiff, his jaws clenched. It was the first of regular grand mal seizures he…
Praying for Zeke: Boy battles leukemia, family encourages others to participate in Be The Match
Ezekiel “Zeke” Martinosky is turning 8 in August. He dearly loves his brothers and sisters. Pokemon is his favorite. And, at 3 years old, Zeke was diagnosed with leukemia. Source: Praying for Zeke: Boy battles leukemia, family encourages others to participate in Be The Match
Parents write bittersweet obituary for 5-year-old boy who died of cancer
The “Great Garrett Underpants” let the world know he loved Legos, hated pants, and wanted to be a gorilla when he died. He had hoped to become a professional boxer when he grew up, but now that he’s passed away, he’ll settle for being a gorilla. The 5-year-old Iowa boy recently lost his battle with…
Texas sheriff’s deputy with ‘heart of gold’ to donate kidney to man in need
A sheriff’s deputy in Texas plans to donate one of his kidneys to a man who has been having difficulty finding a match. Source: Texas sheriff’s deputy with ‘heart of gold’ to donate kidney to man in need
After son’s sudden death, local mother advocates for organ donation
A local mother is passionate about advocating for people to become organ donors. Markita Lewis opted to donate her son’s organs after he suffered a fatal asthma attack and went into cardiac arrest in May 2014. She had waited in the hospital for seven days, hoping that her son, Marquis Wood would wake up. After…
Sag Harbor Teen Creates Bottled Water Brand To Benefit Local Charities – Sag Harbor
Hamptons Fresh is the latest bottled water to hit the East End—and it does a lot more than quench a parched beachgoers thirst. Each 17-ounce bottle, sold for $1.50, helps benefit local East Hampton charities such as The Retreat, Paddle for Pink, and the Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry. And it’s all thanks to soon-to-be…
McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome celebrates 30 YEARS in the job
A McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome has been delighting customers at Northmead McDonald’s, Sydney, for 30 years. Russell O’Grady, 48, (pictured 1986) is now a local hero in the town. Russell O’Grady, 48, first donned the fast food restaurant’s uniform in 1986 when he was just 18-years-old. Now, 30 years later, he is a local…
In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
An 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome has been named by baby food maker Gerber as its “Spokesbaby” for 2018, the company said on Wednesday, an action hailed by advocates for people with the genetic condition. Source: In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
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…
Wife’s death led him to discover what may be a better breast cancer treatment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Allen Pannell didn’t plan to get into breast cancer research. He was deep into a doctoral dissertation on statistical models for the mortgage industry when his wife, Amy Foster, died of breast cancer in January 2014. Source: Wife’s death led him to discover what may be a better breast cancer treatment
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
