While a student at Washington State University, Mike Zaro got to spar and train, but an injury kept him out of the boxing ring. Patrick McCurdy has never boxed before but enjoys a good challenge and wants to raise money for children’s charities. »
Five days before Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy was killed in Iraq, he inspired his own memorial fund. »
A group of Grantham firefighters will cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in seven days for charity.
Money raised will go to the fire service benevolent fund and the Grantham Autistic Information Network (GAIN). »
An eating disorder charity has spoken of its delight after receiving a cash donation from actress Kate Winslet. »
The state of Tennessee denied Philip Workman’s unusual last request, but the nation responded. »
Junelle Lynch knocked on more than 200 doors in the Gayln Manor neighborhood of Brunswick in recent weeks. »
Thanks to a kindergartner from Hartland Township, the fight against disease is going to be a little easier for some kids. »
Evan Sussman was more than ready to play some baseball yesterday at Ridge Road Park. »
Sarah Hollnagel’s long, blonde hair was cut for only the second time in her life. And although her hair is 12 inches shorter, the cut was a worthy cause. »
The First Baptist Church of Okeechobee will be extending their outreach to the community by becoming a host site for Angel Food Ministries. »
With his tiny shovel in hand, Colt Stillwell made a dent in the mountain of dirt before him that would soon turn to turf as the Billy Hitchcock Miracle Field moves closer to field formation at West Ridge Baseball Complex. »
A £500 box packed with a tent, 10 sleeping bags and life-saving tools is helping youngsters discover the impact of disasters on people around the world. »
The idea behind “Miracle League” fields for disabled children is simple: Give a chance to play baseball to kids who otherwise probably never would have the opportunity. »
The last time Valerie Koutsoulis cut her hair, she was 4. »
Moved into action by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, George Nummer signed up for his first breast cancer walk at age 70. »
The gentlemen who started their engines helped cooks for the homeless fire up their burners. »
It was less than a year ago that Miguel Alvino’s Rose of Sharon Salon hosted a cut-a-thon for Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland. Stylists shaved heads of people wanting to show support for children with the disease and cut the hair of others who donated their hair to be made into wigs by Locks of Love. »
One of Sister Betty Veenhuis’ past kindnesses gave her a call this week. »
This summer, artist Jan Clare is taking a different kind of road trip. »
Packing for vacation is always kind of a nuisance, but today Yankee Trails World Travel made packing a little more exciting. »
For 12-year-old Joshua Courter of New Baltimore, the worst part about being diagnosed with cancer and having to undergo chemotherapy was losing his hair. »
A PLUCKY granddad is getting on his bike to try to cycle 200 miles in less than 12 hours - at the age of 75. »
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Wilma hit some of the storm’s victims are finally getting the help they need - a new home. »
Laura Holtkamp and Kelley Coldiron, both fifth-grade teachers at Loveland Intermediate School, recently donated their hair to Locks of Love. »
Children with developmental and mental disabilities got to live their dream of playing baseball Saturday. »
The cost of living has many feeling that their money isn’t going as far as it used to, but now a new program is here to help. »
Ellis County Pathways began taking orders in February for food through Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit, non-denominational organization providing groceries at a lower rate than average retail value. Angel Food Ministries sells fresh, frozen and canned foods at $25 per unit, which will feed a family of four for a week and a single senior for a month. The average retail value of the unit is between $50 and $75. »
So what could possibly convince a former Miss Canada to forgo 52-plus centimetres of flowing dark hair for a shaved dome? »
It’s a haircut that will help someone without hair. »
Ellis County Pathways began taking orders in February for food through Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit, non-denominational organization providing groceries at a lower rate than average retail value. Angel Food Ministries sells fresh, frozen and canned foods at $25 per unit, which will feed a family of four for a week and a single senior for a month. The average retail value of the unit is between $50 and $75. »