With ties to Chatham, a Toronto girl born with Down syndrome is continuing to be a role model for those chasing their dreams. And after recently taking to the runway at two major fashion markets in Canada and the United States, she’s showing no sign of stopping anytime soon. Monika Myers, 14, took part in…
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Breast cancer survivor in Orange County shares story in hopes of empowering others
Philecia La’Bounty, now 35, said she was just 29-years-old when she discovered a lump in her breast and was denied a mammogram because of her young age. A local woman in remission from stage-four breast cancer says that when she first discovered a lump in her breast, at 29-years-old, she was denied a mammogram due…
British toddler with Down’s Syndrome will model in Times Square
Adorable 22-month-old Nate Court from Solihull, West Midlands, will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New York’s dazzling Times Square as the face of a Down’s syndrome charity. An adorable toddler who has already won plaudits as an actor and model will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New…
OKC’s spirit of giving, partnerships can serve as models for other cities
My wish is that Oklahoma City’s spirit of caring and the number of collaborative partnerships will grow and become models for other cities. Before I leave, I want to share my appreciation for this community. I first synthesized the Oklahoma experience and culture into a single word when I was welcomed into the Rotary Club…