The death of a family member is always an emotional experience. For those who have lost a child or parent, the holiday season becomes a very difficult time. For over ten years a charitable foundation in the South Bend area has worked to make these families, both adults and children, a priority around the Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Commandos
Month: December 2011
It Takes a Village
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana "expresses the love of Jesus Christ for all people through services that empower families and individuals to move towards emotional, spiritual, and social wholeness." For over 100 years, the services they provide have continually met the needs of those in our community who have the deepest need. Regardless of family… Continue reading It Takes a Village
A Home Away from Home
For ten years, the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Indiana has served thousands of families in our area. It has provided a place for families to call "home" during the difficult times of a hospitalized child. Located inside Parkview Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House is open to provide comfort for families who need a bed, a meal,… Continue reading A Home Away from Home
Unstuff a Bus
As families gathered in downtown Fort Wayne on the night before Thanksgiving to kick off the Christmas season, the girls and I navigated traffic on our way to help unstuff-a-bus. For 15 years, local radio station, Fun 101.7 WLDE, has organized and hosted a radio-thon to collect food for the Associated Churches Food Bank. Each… Continue reading Unstuff a Bus
World Prematurity Day
Every year, 13 million babies are born prematurely worldwide. Approximately one million of these babies will not celebrate a first birthday. Many of those that survive will face health challenges throughout their lives. Raising awareness of this serious problem is the first step in the battle to defeat it. On the front lines of this… Continue reading World Prematurity Day
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