During a hospital stay in 2016, Caden Henderson received an old teddy bear from his mother Jill Henderson. Knowing how the stuffed animal made him feel, Caden was inspired to start “Caden’s Teddy Bears” to help bring comfort to other children. “His passion continued because he wanted to give back to every single in the…
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I Want to Talk About My Son Brooks | By Rich Hill
“There’s no blueprint for how to go on after you’ve lost a newborn child. You just kind of have to try to do the best you can. In whatever way allows you to make it to the next day.” Rich Hill I knew it was going to be bad as soon as I opened that…
Boy, 9, uses life savings to shop for homeless shelter
His father was hesitant at first, but now he’s matching his son’s donation dollar-for-dollar. Source: Boy, 9, uses life savings to shop for homeless shelter
Viral Christmas gift: Child with ‘nothing to give’ sacrifices Lucky Charms marshmallows for teacher
“No one likes Lucky Charms without the marshmallows,” Washington state elementary school teacher Rachel Uretsky-Pratt said. And yet, one of her students gave up “the best part of (her) breakfast” to make the teacher a Christmas gift. Source: Viral Christmas gift: Child with ‘nothing to give’ sacrifices Lucky Charms marshmallows for teacher
11-year-old Emirati gives hope to cancer patients in US
The youngster, who lost her grandmother to cancer and is now seeing her dad put up a brave front while battling the disease. Source: 11-year-old Emirati gives hope to cancer patients in US
Boy raising funds, awareness for autism in honor of brother
In honor of his little brother, a local boy continues his efforts to raise funds and awareness for autism. This Saturday is the second annual Ryan’s Prayer of Hope and Healing for Autism Walk in Follansbee. 8th grader Jason Polgar started the organization to raise money for iPads with a communication app to help kids…
‘Super Ewan’ helps the homeless in Detroit
The New Haven resident started embarking on Super Adventures at age 7 to give out food, clothing and supplies Source: ‘Super Ewan’ helps the homeless in Detroit
Son’s battle with cancer gives Patriots’ Nate Solder new perspective
Nate Solder is all about strength and physicality, traits he uses to good effect with a single goal in mind — protecting Tom Brady. Yet there have been times this season when the New England Patriots left tackle has had to take time off to look after someone more important. Solder, a 6-8 giant out…
Community rallies for Rhyan, 6-year-old Columbia girl undergoing another cancer treatment
Rhyan Loos, 6, whose 15-month battle against cancer has generated widespread support, is expected home Saturday for a second Rally for Rhyan during the Missouri-Arkansas men’s basketball game. Rhyan, the daughter of assistant basketball coach Brad Loos and his wife, Jen, has been in New York intermittently for treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since March…
Traverse City School Celebrates Student With Cancer Before Make-A-Wish Trip
A Traverse Heights Elementary School room was full of excitement Wednesday afternoon, all in honor of a very special classmate. Source: Traverse City School Celebrates Student With Cancer Before Make-A-Wish Trip
Local Realtor gives 9-year-old cancer patient a room of her own
TOWN OF PARIS — Compelled to help a family with a 9-year-old girl facing brain cancer, a Racine Realtor sunk thousands of dollars of his own money, and pulled together Source: Local Realtor gives 9-year-old cancer patient a room of her own
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