By Sarah Kuper The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event has a battle cry: "Celebrate, remember and fight back!"Mary Browning especially likes the "celebrate" part. "Sometimes we just aren't having enough fun," she said. For the past 11 years, Browning has been throwing themed parties to raise money for Homewood's Relay for Life. Browning came to the area … [Read more...]
A Lesson in Forgiveness
Birmingham Holocaust Education Center Provides Events and Resources for Teachers and Community By Sarah Kuper Eva Mozes Kor is one of the surviving "Mengele Twins." During the Holocaust, Nazi scientist Josef Mengele performed inhumane medical experiments on twins at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Nearly 1,500 sets of twins, 3,000 children, were victims of his … [Read more...]
Open Hands and Open Houses: Christopher Architecture & Interiors Hosts Showhouse
By Emily WilliamsThe first-ever Christopher Showhouse will not only showcase the work of Christopher Architecture and Interiors and its affiliates, it will be a chance to give back to the community. The Mountain Brook home showcases the design work of the firm while highlighting the vendors and suppliers with whom they have worked for years. "Our goal is to display … [Read more...]
Finding Grace in Grief: Lovelady Gala Honoree Reflects on Her Call to Service
By Emily Williams The Lovelady Gala has named Sherri Burgess, author and wife of Rick Burgess of the Rick and Bubba Show, the honoree of this year’s event. When Burgess received the news that the Lovelady Center wished to honor her, it was a welcome surprise. “I have a heart for 'the least of these' or anyone in need,” Burgess said. The Lovelady Center provides faith-based … [Read more...]
Prayers, Wishes and Hopes
By Kaitlin Candelaria In the midst of a difficult holiday season, Kristen Morrow was struck with inspiration. Last year, Morrow saw a news story on a neighborhood tradition in San Francisco called the “Wishing Tree.” Members of the community came together each year and decorated a tree, writing prayers, hopes and wishes and attaching them to the tree. “One of my coworkers … [Read more...]