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Live Like Sam: Honoring One Teen’s Legacy by Helping Youth to Become Their Best

February 1, 2023 by Carrie Snider

Live Like Sam

Most people in Park City, Utah, know the name Sam Jackenthal, who lived a short 16 years but left a big impact on anyone who knew him. Many initially got to know him as an athlete, which was a passion that started early. Even as a little kid, Sam was obsessed with flying. “He really took to being in the air,” says his dad, Ron Jackenthal. “He’d launch off the swing set. … [Read more...] about Live Like Sam: Honoring One Teen’s Legacy by Helping Youth to Become Their Best

Christmas Box International: Keeping Children Safe During Vulnerable Times

November 28, 2022 by Carrie Snider

Christmas Box International

On any given day, there could be 20+ children at a Christmas Box house—an emergency shelter for kids who need it the most. These children may be experiencing abuse or neglect, or they may even be entangled in human trafficking or facing homelessness. When the worst happens, they need a place to stay, often last minute, often in the middle of the night. A Christmas Box house is … [Read more...] about Christmas Box International: Keeping Children Safe During Vulnerable Times

Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

November 22, 2022 by Carrie Snider

Kate Strong is one of those big-hearted people who will always find a way to help others—the question is, how will she make a difference? And what more can she do? Years ago, she partnered with Timpview High School to organize a Sub for Santa event. For nine years, she organized fundraising and toy shopping.  Later, she created the nonprofit Going Beyond Borders to … [Read more...] about Empower Her Holiday: Giving Single Moms Extra Support at Christmas

Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

November 11, 2022 by Carrie Snider

Leslie Zimmerman veteran

Leslie Zimmerman is an army vet who is hard to miss. She’s a woman. She’s a redhead. And she’s fierce. And even after experiencing horrific events during the Iraq War, she not only faces the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder head on, she is helping others along the way. Joining the Army Leslie Zimmerman joined the U.S. Army after high school, following in the … [Read more...] about Utah Veteran Serves Community, Fights PTSD Through Mountain Biking

How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community

September 30, 2022 by Halen Hubbard

Metallica fan club

For April Mancuso, community, brotherhood, sisterhood, unity, love, and rocking out are some of the most important things, and in the words of her favorite band, “Nothing else matters.” Harvesters of Utah is an official fan club chapter for the metal band Metallica, and it is more than what it may look like at first glance. When a group of people with battle vests, long … [Read more...] about How a Metallica Fan Club Is Giving Back to Their Community

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