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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston provides temporary lodging for families of children undergoing medical treatment, offering a cozy, homelike setting and comfort and support so that parents can focus on what matters most: the health of their child. RMHC Charleston is on track to serve more than 800 families this year, according to Marketing … Read more
In 2018, 5-year-old Lucas Doll began struggling with sleep disturbances and sudden onsets of vomiting that defied explanation. For a year-and-a-half, Lucas, along with his mother, Lina, visited numerous specialists, but none could provide a diagnosis. During this period of uncertainty, Lucas participated in a sleep study. It was here that a vigilant radiologist noticed … Read more
When Greenville County resident Harold Moore got his first dog, Joco, at age 9 in 1970, it just seemed like a normal thing to do because everyone he knew had a dog or pet of some kind. “Pets have always been a part of my life,” Moore said. “So far, I’ve had 25 to 40, … Read more
“Why is my one leg shorter than the other?” cried the 14-year-old girl as she struggled to compete in school sports. At age 6, this young lady sustained a bad break in a long bone in one of her legs that, unfortunately, involved the growth plate. Now, over the past couple of years, during which … Read more
Opioids can lure anyone, anywhere from any walk of life into its den of addiction. That the deadly prescription pain medication has found its way into school systems nationwide is a tragic reality. Fortunately for the Charleston County School District – one of the largest districts in the state, with 49,000 students in 83 schools … Read more
Don Harris was, in his own words, “down in the dumps” after his wife, Marianne, passed away. His health was deteriorating, and his outlook on life was bleak at best. He was downbeat, depressed and despondent. In the past year or so, he has dropped 60 pounds, jettisoned his cane and crutches and regained his … Read more