By June Mathews In 1957, 9-year-old Alvin Bresler headed to summer camp for the first time. His destination was a boy’s dream-come-true: a rustic paradise called Camp Mac, tucked inside the Talladega National Forest among the towering east Alabama pines and along the shores of two sparkling mountain lakes 1,000 feet above sea level. Though he didn’t know it at the time, … [Read more...]
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Founder Creates Legacy for Late Mother
By Emily Williams Lori Livingston’s mother, Norma, was 65 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. After seeing an internist for minor symptoms, Livingston’s mother was given the diagnosis and went on to endure a nine-hour surgery, experimental drugs and numerous rounds of chemotherapy over the course of 13 months before passing away. Livingston left … [Read more...]
Safe Harbor For Mother’s Day: Birmingham Mother Finds Peace and Optimism at Children’s Harbor
By Sarah Kuper The annual Art on the Lake event benefitting Children’s Harbor is May 26 at Lake Martin. The Birmingham-based nonprofit organization is not only a resource for long-term, seriously ill children, but also for their support system – in particular moms. Stephanie Holder has made use of the resources at Children’s Harbor from the time she was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Raising the Roof: Vestavia Students and VHUMC Members Team up to Build Their 13th Habitat for Humanity Home
By Emily Williams In the words of author Sol Hurok, “The sky’s the limit if you have a roof over your head.” Volunteers, locally and from other states, recently came together under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham to help build that roof for one Birmingham family. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my kids’ dreams come true,” wrote … [Read more...]
A Heart for Love: Heart Ball Honoree Shares Journey of (Literal) Heartache and Romance
By Sarah Kuper On New Year’s Day in 1995, the physicians and support team at UAB brought life back to Jeanne Fowler’s weak and sick heart. But little did they know how instrumental they would be in forging her future – both professionally and romantically. Fowler was diagnosed with a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy when she was just 18 months old. Doctors … [Read more...]