Every year in the Jacksonville area there are more and more children battling life-threatening illnesses. Make-A-Wish® has a mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida has granted over 5,800 wishes in...
You see the color PINK filling up the city. You catch a quick mention about it on the news or see a Facebook post from a friend running and training for the big race. But you think, "I'm not a...
For most parents, a healthy baby is all they hope for out of pregnancy. You just want your baby to be alive and happy and safe — and because worrying is what moms do best, there are always worst-case...
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...
The stereotypical image of a homeless person is an adult man or woman, perhaps with mental health or addiction issues. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. One out of four of the homeless in the United States...
As the director of Micah’s Backpack Jacksonville, I have the pleasure of working with a remarkable group of giving and caring volunteers. These volunteers reach out every week to help children they don’t know and will never meet. The...
Safe Haven of Northeast Florida is a non-profit organization in the process of raising funds to open a center in Macclenny, FL, in an effort to aid abused and under-privileged children. Having first-hand knowledge of how the system works actually shows...
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...
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...
Kate Conte is a 3rd grader at Chets Creek Elementary. She is the absolute sweetest friend, has the brightest smile and the best ponytails. She rocks the best hair bows and loves to dance. My son is her classmate,...