By Laura McAlisterWhen Dr. Scott Weisberg turned 36, he decided to take up running with the goal of one day being in the New York City Marathon.Two years later, he checked that one off his list. Now, the 26-mile jaunt through the Big Apple seems like a walk in the park compared to some of his more recent runs.The 42-year-old Mountain Brook resident participates in … [Read more...]
Identity Crisis
By Laura McAlisterTo describe it as a bad hair day would be an understatement.Instead, Liz DeFuniak Landgren of Homewood refers to it as "the day my hair fell out."It happened some eight years ago. The model and mother was just weeks away from the arrival of her second child."I was in the shower, and my hair just started falling out," she said. "I called my … [Read more...]
CanSurvive Supports Women With Gynecologic Cancers
By Laura McAlisterCheryl Bourn has been cancer free for more than five years, but she's still an active member of the CanSurvive cancer support group.For her, the group is not just about coping with cancer. It's also about education and awareness.Cheryl is the president of CanSurvive, a nonprofit organization that supports women with gynecologic cancers and their … [Read more...]
McWane Makes a Difference
By Laura McAlisterC. Phillip McWane is a big believer in the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s something he practices personally, as well as professionally in his role as chairman of McWane, Inc.Two years ago, the Birmingham company – which has 25 manufacturing plants, including 13 iron foundries – began a phase-in approach to … [Read more...]
This Family Plays Together, Stays Fit Together
By June MathewsIf Todd Higey made any resolutions for the New Year, it’s doubtful that “get more exercise” was among them.That’s because staying fit is not something he doggedly pursues in January, occasionally thinks about in February and gives up altogether by March, as most resolutions go. It’s a way of life for him.A competitive cyclist who relishes the … [Read more...]