Stevie Abbot, 71, of Quincy, thrives with Down syndrome thanks to inner joy, his devoted guardian and loving friends in the church community. QUINCY – “I thought you might be interested in the story of my buddy Stevie Abbot from Quincy,” the email began. “He has lived in a group home in Quincy for 40 years. “He’s…
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Sickle cell anemia leads to quiet suffering for this working mom. How to help others like her
The disease impacts between 90,000 to 100,000 Americans and African Americans make up roughly 70,000 of those cases. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At 28 years old, Vanessa Baffour-Singletary balances life as a wife, mother and a career in educational policy. But she has a battle to fight every day: sickle cell anemia. “There are days when…
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 28, I’ve had to learn to love my body again
I gently eased the dressing away from my skin and, taking a shaky breath, looked down. As I saw the large scar across my breast, tears stung my eyes. It was hard to see the physical mark that cancer had left on my body. When I’d first discovered the lump in my right breast, I thought, as…
Dad Of 3 Who Believed He Had A ‘Sinus Infection’ Develops ‘Nasty Goiter’ In His Neck Which Surgeons Thought Was Benign: It Turned Out To Be Cancer
Like many cancer survivors out there, it took an actual life-threatening diagnosis of thyroid cancer to change Randy Kreill’s life. Finding the Light in the Dark Marketing professional Randy Kreill, 60, went through thyroid cancer back in 2004 and it “turned his world upside down.” Like many cancer survivors out there, it took an actual…
Stand-up comedian opens Edmonton audience’s eyes to autism
Micheal McCreary, autistic comedian, sits down with Postmedia journalist Claire Theobald to talk about life, autism and comedy. Source: Stand-up comedian opens Edmonton audience’s eyes to autism
Giving breast cancer patients an added wellness boost
One year after beating breast cancer, Sue Weldon met a young woman who was about to begin treatment. The woman marveled at how healthy Weldon looked and apparently felt. Weldon said it was no accident: During treatment, she’d created her own healing plan, spending about $6,000 out-of-pocket on nontraditional treatments, including yoga and acupuncture. The…
Western Springs mom sends chemo care bags to cancer patients
A Western Springs woman wants to help cancer patients cope with chemotherapy.Jessica Brubaker, who went through chemotherapy herself, has started the #bettereveryday movement. She and other like-minded volunteers fill tote bags with products that are useful to people going through cancer treatment. They include a head scarf or hat; Biotene, a non-alcoholic mouthwash that eases…
A Principal, Her Dad, a Marathon, and a Sweet Tale of Thanksgiving
Stephanie Andrewlevich will sit down to Thanksgiving dinner Thursday with a heart full of gratitude. She’ll give thanks for her father, for hundreds of kids living in poverty who managed to raise money for their own school, and for another marathon under her belt, finished with cheers from both loved ones and strangers inspired by…
A west Phoenix toddler is making gift bags for the homeless
The “blessing bags” are filled with blankets, toiletries and food.
Artist In Santa Rosa Builds Tiny Houses For Homeless
A Santa Rosa artist has gone above and beyond when it comes to helping the homeless, designing and helping to build a group of miniature shelters for those in need. Harold Wallin is a Santa Rosa designer who began comparing his notion of the “starving artist” to the growing population of homeless people. “I just saw…