By Nausicaa ChuThey are mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, attorneys, CEOs and shopowners. They are also cancer survivors—in that order.For Jim Proctor, Lynn Ritchie, Tricia Kirk and Lauren DeMoss, cancer is but one part of a bigger life story. On August 23, they will tell these stories on stage as honorees of the Hope Gala, the American … [Read more...]
Start the school year strong and healthy
Hello! This is Chris Swicord DMD your local Dentist, located in Homewood at Smile Craft Cosmetic and Family Dentistry!Whether you landed that new job interview or are getting ready for the new school year, it’s important to start off strong and healthy!With this priority in mind, here are some great ways to change your life and stay healthy!• Bacteria cause Cavities … [Read more...]
“They Were Ready.”: Mountain Brook varsity lacrosse teams sweep state championships.
By Nausicaa ChuOn May 3, the Mountain Brook High School (MBHS) varsity girls lacrosse team walked onto the field at Hoover’s Buccaneer Stadium for what head coach Tom Lewis describes as “just another game.” When they walked off, they were state champions. Three hours later, the MBHS varsity boys lacrosse team stepped onto the field. After a fast break, stellar … [Read more...]
Coaching the J Dive Club is a Family Affair
By Anne Ruisi Photos by Jordan WaldIt’s said it takes a village to raise a child, but at the Levite Jewish Community Center, it takes a family of diving enthusiasts to coach the Dive Club—specifically Helen Smith and her daughters, head coach Kirsten Thomas, and assistant coaches Bailey Avina and Monica Hackney. “I started as a volunteer dive … [Read more...]
The Hecho Project: Building relationships and hope in Cieneguita, Panama.
By Nausicaa ChuIn Cieneguita, Panama, a single main road cuts through a patchwork of grass and trees like a vein. To the south, the road winds through empty swaths of green before reaching the small village. Most people have never heard of this village. Even people 20 minutes down the road do not know that it exists.Yet, 3,000 miles away, Gina Winn and students from … [Read more...]