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…
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Surfside Beach woman anonymously donates stem cells to young woman
One Surfside Beach woman has dedicated her life to helping others, and on Monday, she gave the ultimate gift of all – a second chance at life.Stevielyn Winfield, a firefighter and EMT loves spending time with her husband, and their two sons, Grayson and Garrett. She also has a passion for helping others. Winfield donates school…
Tahoe man cycling across US to raise funds for the homeless
South Lake Tahoe resident Daniel Deemer will be cycling across the United States to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services and to raise awareness about an issue close to his heart. Deemer departed on May 22 to begin his “Bike For The Homeless” journey in Big Sur. His trek will take him across…
Daymond John on why he went public with cancer diagnosis
The decision to go public with his thyroid cancer diagnosis was easy for Daymond John. “I wanted to talk about it because we often see people in the news, like my dear friend Big Ang, after it was too late,” John, 48, tells Us Weekly. Big Ang died in February 2016 after a battle with…
Meet ‘The Mutants’: The students who wear their autism with pride
Between about 8:00am and 9:00am they amble into the classroom at Aquinas College, in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood. Chris Varney, founder of the I CAN Network, greets each student as they arrive for their fortnightly mentoring session.By the time the class starts, about 15 Mutants have assembled. If you’re worried by the name, don’t…
Cancer survivor designs license plate to raise money for Bozeman nonprofit
Megan Buck, mother of two, cancer survivor and graphic designer, has created a colorful new Montana license plate to help the Cancer Support Community of Montana. “More often than not people don’t realize how important this kind of support is,” the Bozeman resident said. “People always donate to research, and it is important, but if…
Formerly homeless veteran gives back at Hines VA pantry
Sunday is the kick-off of National Volunteer Week and all week long you are encouraged to get out into your community and get involved.We caught up with one local veteran that already spends much of his time volunteering and he is making us Chicago Proud.Bob McMahon is counting his blessings because after serving our country…
Doctor works to create cancer-fighting video game in honor of late patient
In the hours before her 11-year-old daughter passed away, Dr. Lisa Amato said she made her a promise.“The conversation I had with Kate that day — and the conversation I still have in my heart with her — is that her loving, kind, beautiful spirit is going to stay lit,” Amato told ABC News. “I…
Former homeless man gives back to those in need
Tracy Gebeaux, founder of Jax Beach Brother’s Keeper, spends every Sunday giving to the homeless. He gives almost anything – food, socks, shirts and anything else a homeless person might need. Source: Former homeless man gives back to those in need
Mother catches boy telling baby brother with cancer ‘I’m here. Everything is okay’
A mother has caught a tender and heartbreaking moment between her two sonsWhen William, three, and four-month-old Thomas went quiet, alarm bells rang for their mother who thought they were up to no good together. But she walked into the lounge and this is what she saw. What makes the picture so heartbreaking is that William…