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A toy that sparks imagination? A book that transports the reader to another world? Finding the perfect gift that meets the unique needs and desires of young cancer patients can be a challenging, yet profoundly rewarding experience. Thoughtfulness, empathy and a bit of creativity are keys to giving a present that brings genuine happiness and … Read more
For Anna Lonon, founder of The Lonon Foundation, the experience behind the nonprofit’s creation was deeply personal. She and her first husband Mike were college sweethearts who met at the University of South Carolina and moved to Charleston after graduation to launch their careers and build a life together. Mike worked as an engineer and … Read more
Brock Borton was just a regular 16-year-old kid at the beginning of February 2023. The Hanahan High School junior lived and breathed baseball and was a healthy, active student. One morning that month, Borton woke up before school feeling terrible, and felt even worse over the course of a week. It was when his left … Read more
The pet gate goes up or demands to “Crate!” do. A new toy gets placed outside the bedroom door, preferably a toy that is stuffed with a long-lasting treat. Or, inexplicably, the family dog is picked up and placed in the yard to confirm that, for the moment, family members do not have paws. Despite … Read more
It is often said that history repeats itself. This can be seen in how certain events seem to play out over and over throughout time. The rise and fall of civilizations. The creation of new technology and innovations. The causes of conflicts. The repetition can go deeper, though, down to a personal level. People who … Read more
Showing kindness to a family member, friend or coworker may come easily. We might agree to chair a fundraising event or help a friend organize their household belongings for a yard sale; or we may find ourselves driving to the airport at midnight to pick up a friend before a busy day of work. For … Read more