When the big red curtain raises, fathers and sons stand together, becoming a formation ground for young men and a living picture of legacy. The Birmingham Boys Choir (BBC) partners with families to raise boys into men through music, mentorship and modeled values. Every other year dads and father figures sing alongside their choristers, and the impact runs … [Read more...]
Choosing Success: The College Choice Foundation helps students make their education dreams come true
By Barry Wise Smith Photos courtesy of College Choice Foundation and Brittany SturdivantIn the almost 12 years that College Choice Foundation (CCF) has existed, 283 students have come through the program, collectively amassing more than $132 million in financial aid and scholarships, gaining admission to a variety of colleges across the United … [Read more...]
Through Light and Darkness: Interior designer Dana Wolter’s new book is layered with not only decor showcased in her clients’ homes but also her journey with cancer.
By Madoline Markham KoonceThe year 2022 opened a dark chapter in Dana Wolter’s life. She received a diagnosis no one wants to hear: Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was in excruciating pain from a tumor on her spine. During treatment, her immune system was wiped out, she faced complications and she was hospitalized multiple times.As she was coming out of treatment, … [Read more...]
John Kemp and Lakeshore Foundation: helping others achieve a healthy, active, independent life.
By Cathy DeLozierWhen President and CEO John Kemp took the helm of the Lakeshore Foundation four years ago, he brought decades of experience, advocacy and vision to a world-renowned organization. “I’m one of the lucky ones who came into a place where the previous—and only—CEO, Jeff Underwood had done such a spectacular job,” Kemp says. “He’s an extraordinary guy, a … [Read more...]
Travel Time: Kathryn Burns shares worldly wisdom for terrific travel.
By Cathy DeLozier photos courtesy of kathryn burnsTraveling internationally for the wine industry, Kathryn Burns has lived the mantra, “Work hard. Play hard.” She loved her job, but she loved the travel just as much. Working for LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) and later, Ernest and Julio Gallo, she traveled to California, Italy, France, Australia and New … [Read more...]