By Emily WilliamsSpirits were high at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center on the evening of Oct. 24 as supporters and officials gathered for a cocktail party to celebrate this year’s ArtBlink Gala honoree, Kitty Robinson.Robinson is one of the founding members of the center’s advisory board.Attending the event were Robinson’s family and friends as well as members of … [Read more...]
Representing Kids With Arthritis: Homewood Pre-Teen Chosen as Jingle Bell Run Youth Honoree
By Sarah Kuper Creative and determined – those are the words Meg Wallace uses to describe her 11-year-old son, Cooper, who suffers from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Cooper is this year’s youth honoree for the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run. In addition to being well-spoken and intelligent, Cooper is an accomplished writer and storyteller – skills that recommend him … [Read more...]
Catalyst for Adventure: New Classes Teach Rock Climbing for People With Physical or Sensory Impairments
By Sarah KuperRock climbing can be an exhilarating outdoor activity and a way to stay fit at an indoor gym. But for some, climbing may seem impossible because of conditions such as cerebral palsy, amputations or other disabilities.This month, High Point Climbing and Fitness has partnered with Catalyst Sports to show those with physical or sensory impairments that … [Read more...]
’Twas the Night Before Christmas – and What Are You Eating?
When most families sit down to Christmas dinner, they don’t stray too far from turkey, ham and the usual edible suspects. Christmas Eve, however, is another story – a chance to be a little more creative food-wise.While awaiting Santa’s arrival, my clan, for example, has lobster mac and cheese with tomato basil soup, while my sister-in-law’s family always chows down with … [Read more...]
Late-in-Life Calling: Presbyterian Minister Converts to Catholicism and Joins the Sisterhood
By Sarah KuperGrowing up, Sara Burress was one of many faithful Presbyterians in her small Mississippi hometown.“Whenever the church doors were open, our family was there,” she said.In fact, Burress’s Presbyterian roots run deep; one of her Scottish ancestors journeyed to colonial America to found a Presbyterian church in South Carolina.That’s why it is … [Read more...]