Fifteen years ago, a spark of passion in a Jacksonville native was ignited when she saw a necessity for an organization to serve and mentor the youth and families of her city. While many people create nonprofits to support...
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation recently hosted its 13th Annual Wine Tasting Gala to benefit local families tackling childhood cancer. Jacksonville Moms Blog was honored to be an invited guest this year.
The Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala is a creative way...
It’s a fact that most of the babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are preemies. In Duval County, 11.4% of all babies are born prematurely. While I’m glad that the NICU is there for all of those sweet...
In February 2022, my husband was shot and killed near Jacksonville Beach. On top of that tragedy was the horror of our toddler daughter, Bexley, being with him when it happened. She spent hours at the Jacksonville Beach Police...
They say it is the most common disorder no one has heard about. It causes tumors to grow throughout the body that can lead to deafness, blindness, disfigurement, bone abnormalities, learning disabilities, disabling pain, and sometimes, cancer. It is...
Infertility is a grief that can be overwhelmingly painful and isolating. While all around you friends and family are celebrating with baby showers and bump announcements, the frustration and loneliness on the path to having a family can be...
We could all use a little more love and kindness in our lives, especially now more than ever. One of the best ways to teach kids how to be kind is to take action and model it ourselves. Show...
If you watch cable TV, then I’m just going to assume you’re familiar with This Is Us. If you’re not, then you might need to consider setting aside some time for serious binge watching. This Is Us beautifully captures...
Will and Lacey Smith of Jacksonville discovered exactly what they could handle and how strong they truly were as they spent much of early 2013 at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. They had been spending their time between the oncology floor, where...
This has been a year unlike any other. Children have been learning from their living rooms and through computer screens for nearly a year, educators continue to navigate new technology and teaching methods, and many workplaces remain closed.
As the...
When you first glance at me, you don't see it. It's okay, most don't. But the minute you hear me talk with my family, you know — I'm a Puerto Rican through and through. I was born to Puerto...
The 8th Annual McKenzie’s Run will take place on Saturday, November 18th!
1-Mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. | 5K at 10 a.m. | EverBank Field
The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation was founded in memory of McKenzie Wilson, a resident of Ponte...