By Donna Cornelius Some people are enticed into making career changes by fatter paychecks, better working hours or attractive benefits. Ann Taylor Pittman was lured into a new job by lasagna. Of course, there’s a little more to the story than that. Pittman, Cooking Light magazine’s executive food editor, attended Mississippi State University in her home state. She majored … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Resolve: Tenet Health CEO Honored at American Heart Association Heart Ball
By Sarah Kuper Alabama ranks No. 2 in the nation for the number of deaths related to cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. But this year's Heart Ball honoree, Garry Gause, said he firmly believes the work the association is doing locally can help Alabamians improve their heart health. "The education the association has done throughout the … [Read more...]
A Family Affair: Marathon Runner Goes the Distance to Honor Superhero Daughter
By Sarah KuperIt's a big month in the McCalley household. Every February for the past 12 years, Will McCalley has run the Mercedes Marathon benefiting the Bell Center. At first, Will ran the race because he loved running. It is how he met his wife and it has been his hobby since his early 30s. But for the past five years, being a BellRunner has been indicative of … [Read more...]
Funding the Fight: UAB’s ArtBlink Raises Money for Cancer Care and Research at Home
By Emily Williams Picture it. You write a check for a charity, stick it in the envelope and send it off in the mail, never to be seen again. Do you know how your dollar is being used? UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Dr. Edward Partridge knows where each dollar of philanthropic funding to his organization is going. As the center’s Advisory Board prepares for its … [Read more...]
Red Hot Chili Contest: Exceptional Foundation Fundraiser Stirs up a Crowd
By Donna Cornelius The Exceptional Foundation has come up with a winning recipe for its biggest fundraiser. The Homewood-based nonprofit’s Chili Cook-off, which last year attracted more than 11,000 people, is set for March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2015 version of the cook-off drew more than 90 teams and raised more than $294,587. At the first event 12 years ago, 20 teams … [Read more...]