By Shannon Thomason Abby Garver, who is graduating from UAB with degrees in French and Spanish, shared her struggle through mental illness and won third prize from more than 1,000 submissions in a national contest held by the American Journal of French Studies. The journal sought essays on the question, “Why did you start learning French?” Garver, of Hoover, placed in … [Read more...]
Zoo to Host Virtual Luau to Raise Funds for Emergency Animal Fund
For the 2020 Zoo Gala, the Birmingham Zoo has planned a virtual event inspired by a similar fundraiser hosted by the Los Angeles Zoo. The Zoo Rendezvous Virtual Luau, presented by IberiaBank, will take place Sept. 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities will include a preshow that begins at 6:45 p.m., Hawaiian-style music by Electric Avenue, Hula dancers and more … [Read more...]
Children’s of Alabama Scores Grant to Study Cancer Tumors in Children
Children’s of Alabama for the second year in a row has received a $75,000 grant from the Starr Children’s Fund, run by the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. This grant will support continued research to improve understanding of the biological drivers of high-risk pediatric cancer. “Our ultimate goal is to find cures for pediatric solid tumors,” said … [Read more...]
A Treasure Known to Be True: Crestline Piggly Wiggly’s Arrelia Callins Honored With Mountain Brook Proclamation
By Emily Williams Mountain Brook city officials and Piggly Wiggly Crestline staff and supporters gathered Aug. 5 to celebrate one of the store’s longest-running employees, Arrelia Callins. Callins is honoree for the Maranathan Academy’s Focused & Fabulous 2020 Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show, being held virtually Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon raises funds … [Read more...]
The Longest Day: Vestavia Residents Get Creative to Raise Alzheimer’s Funds
On June 20, the day of the summer solstice, the Alzheimer’s Association kicked off a fundraising campaign called The Longest Day. The campaign, which lasts through mid-August, calls on fundraisers to use their creativity. Because of the need for caution during the pandemic, participants can come up with their own ways to raise money from at-home or other socially distant … [Read more...]