Children’s of Alabama recently presented Rotary International District 6860 with a recognition plaque on the Pillars of the Community display in the hospital.The plaque honors the group for donating more than $1 million to the hospital over a 10-year period.Since 2009, the 52 chapters of Rotary International District 6860 have hosted Boiling ‘N Bragging, a preseason … [Read more...]
Vestavia’s Alvin Bresler Wins Top Award from Alabama AGC
Alvin Bresler, co-managing director of J. Smith Lanier & Co., recently was presented with the Alabama Associated General Contractors’ Capstone Award. The award was presented Jan. 16 during the BuildSouth Awards Banquet, which kicked off AGC’s centennial year celebrations.“Alvin is a consummate professional,” Billy Norrell, CEO of Alabama AGC, said in … [Read more...]
Running Against the Odds: UAB Associate Professor, Leukemia Survivor Runs Marathons to Raise Funds for LLS
By Emily Williams Five years into his cancer treatment, 41-year-old Adam Wende of Vestavia Hills knows he is one of the lucky ones. After being diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, Wende was able to receive treatment via daily medication without having to alter his or his family’s lifestyle too drastically. Wende is a scientist by trade, working for the … [Read more...]
Heart and Work Ethic Required: Athletes Pivot to Open New Walk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar in Hoover
By Ingrid Howard For former Ragin’ Cajuns wide receiver Matt Roth, a sports-themed restaurant started by two LSU walk-ons was the perfect opportunity to make some extra money. He had been living in Lafayette, Louisiana, working at his environmental company that does oil and gas business. He was eating at Walk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar at least three or four times a week. “We … [Read more...]
Stick With It!: Hoover Resident Finds Her Passion in Fitness
By Ingrid Schnader When people make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more, it doesn’t take long before life gets in the way and they start coming up with excuses. But in Ashley Dawson’s fitness bootcamp, it’s hard to come up with an excuse. She meets her fitness group on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Heardmont Park at 8:30 a.m., just in time for parents to drop … [Read more...]