By Sarah Kuper If you ask Sterling Brewer where he grew up, he won't tell you about his childhood in Nashville. "I grew up in New Guinea and in Japan. At the age of 18 coming in direct contact with the dead, dying and wounded changes you," he said. Brewer was drafted into the Army the week he turned 18. He served as a surgical technician in World War II. With no previous … [Read more...]
WWII Vet Running Coast-to-Coast to Raise Money for Ship Restoration
By Sarah KuperAt 93 years old, WWII veteran Ernie Andrus is on the verge of breaking the record for the oldest person to run from one coast of the United States to the other. Andrus isn't running to break a record, but rather to restore a piece of WWII history. His run is an effort to raise money to help repair the USS LST 325 so it can make the trip back across the … [Read more...]
Making Memories: A Daughter Finds Light in Darkness of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Emily Williams When Pam Arenberg was first introduced to Alzheimer's of Central Alabama, it was a somber visit to one of the organization's family support groups. Her father had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, most likely due to a small stroke, and she found herself unprepared for the rapid deterioration of his mind and body. "One of the best things about the … [Read more...]
There is a Woman in Everyone’s Life: Motherwalk 5K Spotlights Ovarian Cancer Awareness
By Sarah Kuper "Making a difference for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends." That's the mission of the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Started by Lori Livingston after watching her mother succumb to ovarian cancer, the foundation has raised money for research through events such as Motherwalk and Ovarian Cycle. Although ovarian and other gynecologic cancers … [Read more...]
Life Lessons: Meredith Hornsby, One Mom Shares Insight on Being a Special Needs Parent
By Meredith Hornsby Being a special needs parent is a journey no one ever expects to take. It can be overwhelming, confusing, frustrating – and wonderful. My daughter, Caroline, has cerebral palsy, and I’ve learned so many things since we began this adventure when she was born 4½ years ago. Life Isn’t Over When a child first receives a difficult diagnosis, it’s easy to … [Read more...]