By Sarah OwensPhotos by Jordan Wald and Sarah OwensWhen McGowin Miller lines up a putt, he doesn’t hear the cheers, the wind or the crack of the club. What he hears—through years of practice, patience and perseverance—is focus. Born with profound hearing loss, the Mountain Brook golfer has spent his life adapting to a world that doesn’t always meet him halfway. Now, … [Read more...]

 When the big red curtain raises, fathers and sons stand together, becoming a formation ground for young men and a living picture of legacy. The Birmingham Boys Choir (BBC) partners with families to raise boys into men through music, mentorship and modeled values. Every other year dads and father figures sing alongside their choristers, and the impact runs … [Read more...]

By Cathy DeLozierWhen President and CEO John Kemp took the helm of the Lakeshore Foundation four years ago, he brought decades of experience, advocacy and vision to a world-renowned organization. “I’m one of the lucky ones who came into a place where the previous—and only—CEO, Jeff Underwood had done such a spectacular job,” Kemp says. “He’s an extraordinary guy, a … [Read more...]

Edward Pascoe first laid eyes on Kendrick Hoe when they were sophomores at Shades Valley High School in 1953. The quarterback and cheerleader went on to be named “Cutest Couple” and Valentine King and Queen of their senior class. That was just the beginning of their lifelong romance. Years later, Edward would say he and Kendrick were “mated for life.” Nothing could dim their … [Read more...]

By Lee HurleyOn Sunday November 2, at the Back Forty Beer Company, the Woolley Institute for Spoken- Language Education (WISE) is hosting an event to raise money and awareness for the incredible work being done to help hearing impaired youth become the best versions of themselves (see details at the end of the article).For many families navigating the world of hearing … [Read more...]