By Emily Williams In the words of Disney and Pixar’s forgetful blue tang fish, Dory: just keep swimming. It’s great advice for local businesses, which have quickly adapted to the growing needs of the community during this time of social distancing. Local chambers of commerce have been highlighting the new offerings at local businesses in their area. Ideas to help socially … [Read more...]
On the Run: Hoover Teacher to Run London Marathon 2020, Raise Funds for Autism Research
By Emily Williams Running through the streets of London isn't something that Hoover resident Jason Zajac dreamed about in his youth. It wasn't until he ran his first marathon in 2018 that the goal began to take shape. Running is not only a hobby for Zajac, it's become a way to give back. While training for the London Marathon 2020 in April, he joined the Organization for … [Read more...]
Climb Every Mountain: Vestavia Hills Couple’s Home Atop Shades Mountain Serves a Free Summer Camp Experience for Low-Income Children
By Emily Williams For many children living in affluent Over the Mountain communities, summertime is a time to have fun, leave school days behind and, most importantly, camp. There are day camps for seemingly every hobby or interest. But for kids living with significant financial need, spending days filled with fun, exciting activities and experiences at summer camp … [Read more...]
The Gift of Life: Woman Who Had Heart Transplant at 19 Being Honored as a Survivor at Heart Ball
By Sam Prickett Megan Gagliardi Hilt was 18 years old, on the cusp of graduating from Mountain Brook High School and starting college at Samford University, when she noticed that something was wrong. “I was having shortness of breath, a really severe cough when I would go to lay down for bed each night, and I just felt really lethargic,” she said. “I thought I was sick with … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect: BCRFA Fashion Luncheon Celebrates the Beauty of Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors
By Emily Williams With the start of the new year, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation presented its largest donation to date, $1,050,000, to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Those funds were raised throughout the year via a wide variety of events – golf tournaments, casino nights, a motorcycle ride and an archery competition, among others. On Feb. 21, it is all … [Read more...]