By June MathewsAn exciting evening of celebration is in store during United Ability’s annual Journey of Hope event on Aug. 19 at UAB’s Alys Stephens Center. And what an evening it will be. After all, it’s been 75 years in the making.Founded in 1948 as Spastic Aid to provide services to medically fragile individuals with cerebral palsy, the organization has evolved into … [Read more...]
One Family’s Journey of Hope: Moss Family Finds Lifechanging Success With Son’s Disability at United Ability
By June MatthewsSometimes a journey of hope is a 3-year-old boy with Down syndrome walking with the aid of a gait trainer to his new preschool class. A friendly group of grown-ups – later identified as teachers – are standing at the door, cheering him on. “Welcome, David!” they cry out.A journey of hope is also his mommy walking alongside him with tears in her … [Read more...]
‘Grinder’: Homewood’s Peters Acing Summer Golf Tournaments
By Rubin E. GrantJonathan Peters had a decision to make about what sport he wanted to play following his freshman year at Homewood High School.He chose golf over baseball.“I enjoyed being on the golf course more than playing baseball and I enjoyed being around the people on the golf course,” Peters said.Besides, his older brother Joshua Peters was headed into … [Read more...]
Hoover Fishing Buddies Head to Bassmaster High School Championship
By Rubin E. GrantGavin Seewald was 12 years old when he went fishing for the first time. Little did he know it would become his passion.“I went on a deep sea fishing trip with my older brother and we caught a ton of fish,” Seewald said. “I really enjoyed it and then I started fishing.”Seewald learned that Hoover High School had a fishing team and decided to join it … [Read more...]
Dream Opportunity: Former Spain Park Outfielder Ledbetter Embarks on Pro Career With Tampa Bay Rays
By Rubin E. GrantColton Ledbetter has gone to Florida, but he’s not on a beach vacation, or a fishing trip or a scuba diving trip.Ledbetter is in the Sunshine State to begin his professional baseball career.The Tampa Bay Rays selected the former Spain Park outfielder in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft two weeks ago. He was the 55th player … [Read more...]