Translation Nico Johnson was in his dorm room late in the afternoon on April 27, watching a tornado rip through Tuscaloosa. “Even though we saw it, we didn’t know what was going on,” said the Alabama linebacker from Andalusia. “Once it was all over, we started walking down 15th Street and reality set in. Disaster.” [...]
Translation Name: David Age: 16 State: Ohio Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children Cincinnati David is truly a HERO as he sustained his burn injury because he went back into his house to rescue his mother and younger sister from a house fire. David was burned on 95% of his body. The doctors gave his family [...]
Translation Wait. Is “Memorial Day to Remember” redundant? Hmmm…a memorial day is a day to remember, but that day can BE a day to be remembered on its own, so…it’s good. Regardless, this day is certainly one to remember, whether it’s Memorial Day or not. Not only because it’s the start of a three day [...]
Translation Name: Marquis Age: 8 State: GA Marquis was born prematurely and has cerebral palsy, which has affected his education as well as daily activities such as writing and moving around. He is confined to a wheelchair and often requires assistance breathing from a breathing machine. Marquis also suffers from a seizure disorder called epilepsy [...]
Translation Holiday, FL- Specialty manufacturer DuneCraft Inc. donated licensed “instant plant” kits and terrariums to Kids Wish Network to distribute to children in crisis. The donation included “Spongebob” Water Wonders Instant Plant kits and “Dora the Explorer” Mermaid Adventure Garden terrariums, which will be given to children in hospital rooms, abuse and homeless shelters. DuneCraft [...]
Translation At 10:30 AM on the third Thursday of May, 2011, the Kohl’s Clearwater A-Team arrives!! It does not seem like a month since they were last here, but I guess time flies when you’re having fun. J We all know the drill so well at this stage: they come, they work hard, they laugh [...]
Translation Have I ever told you how much I love my job? I work in the Distribution Department and get to see all the amazing donations that come in on a daily basis. I’ve been here 3 months and every day I’m in awe of the generosity I see from businesses all across the country, [...]
Translation Name: Trevor Age: 4 State: GA When he was a little over a year old, Trevor was diagnosed with having Hunter syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder that causes varying severe symptoms. In Trevor’s case, his hands are bent and he has a hard time breathing and hearing. To help ease his breathing, [...]
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