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’ Advertisements
Category: In Our Personal Lives
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
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…
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…
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…
Sylvania family battling cancer in three generations
Cancer is the leading cause of death and the number of people it affects continues to rise. One Sylvania family is dealing with it right now. In fact, three generations are all fighting the good fight together. Brooke Robbins is entering her senior year at Northview High School with stage four cancer. It’s a…
Detroit teen goes from homeless to college student with mentors helping
DETROIT (WXYZ) – Her name is Myracle, and some people say what she has accomplished is miraculous. Myracle Crosby came to school every day at Pershing High School in Detroit and learned as much as possible. After getting all As her freshman year, she made a decision. “Okay, I am going to be valedictorian,”…
Port St. Lucie boy on the Autism spectrum just wants friends to show up at his birthday party
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – A Port St. Lucie boy says all he wants for his birthday is a friend. His mother said he has Asperger’s and has been bullied at school. Now, she’s working with a non-profit to ensure people show up at a big birthday bash! I asked William Morales what his biggest…
Teen with leukemia a top fundraiser
For an hour on Wednesday, 3-year-old Ivy Fondots was just like any other little girl who loves horses. Dressed in pink cowboy boots and short overalls, the Oceanside toddler squealed with delight when the trail horse “Doc” took a carrot from her hand. Then she shouted “Giddyap!” as they ambled off on a trail ride…
