A 4-year-old in our region has a lot to be thankful for this Christmas. In fact, you could call Elaina Gilliams’s December trip for treatment in Charlottesville a Christmas miracle. “They are weak, but he is strong,” Elaina sang, finishing up ‘Jesus Loves Me’ for the visitors in her living room. Elaina loves to sing…
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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…
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…
Soccer squad gives young cancer patient MVP treatment
Gold was the theme of the night at a recent Newbury Park High School girls’ soccer game—but it had nothing to do with trophies or medals.The team faced off against league rival Agoura on Friday while wearing gold ribbons and headbands to show their support for putting an end to childhood cancer. GETTING THEIR KICKS—Brooke…
Big Vision: Nonprofit, Dodgers, Give Free Glasses to Kids
In April 2012, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney and Austin Beutner, a civic leader and candidate for mayor, showed up at Castelar Elementary School in Chinatown for the launch of Vision To Learn. The program gives free eyeglasses to kids who need but don’t have or can’t afford them, on the idea that…
Hicksville Lacrosse Team Brighten up Child Cancer Patients’ Day
The team has been visiting Winthrop University Hospital during the holidays for the past eight years. Source: Hicksville Lacrosse Team Brighten up Child Cancer Patients’ Day
A young father with ‘80-year-old’ lungs has only one wish
Cystic fibrosis makes breathing difficult and living a regular life near impossible, says Andres Perez, 29, who is asking for gift cards, clothing and baby items to help support him and his family after lung transplant surgery. Source: A young father with ‘80-year-old’ lungs has only one wish
Seattle girl’s ‘blessing bags’ help homeless
A Seattle girl and her family want to help the city’s homeless get through these chilly nights, so they’re handing out bags stuffed with supplies and a hand-written Christmas card. “There’s socks, there’s cough drops, there’s flashlights, and umbrellas,” said 6-year-old Daphne Kalso, who handed out some of her “blessing bags” on Saturday morning. “Merry…
SHE GAVE HER BLANKET TO THE HOMELESS
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Selfless Teen Spends Her Birthday Money On Buying Meals For Hungry Children
Not every kid has access to meals when school’s out, but one teen is doing everything she can to make sure students like her have the food they need. And although she may not remember her life before she was adopted, it is perhaps her own starvation as a child that caused the persistence. When…
The unshakable Moriah Koch: Young wife, mother steadfast through cancer diagnosis | Brainerd Dispatch
Sept. 30 was a bittersweet day for the Koch family. In the early hours of that Friday morning, Moriah and Tim Koch welcomed 5-pound baby Casey into the world, more than a month before his due date. “He’s a tiny little peanut,” Moriah said. With the beginning of the first chapter of Casey’s life came…
