In India, there are still leprosy colonies. Over 20 years ago, Becky Douglas didn’t realize that fact. She was focused on raising her 10 children, the oldest of which who was at college. That’s when her life took a sharp turn. That oldest child, Amber, had battled bipolar disorder for years and had even spent time in institutions getting treatment. … [Read more...] about Helping Leprosy Victims in India: How One Mom Turned a Personal Tragedy into Her Life’s Work
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Stitching Hearts Worldwide: Giving Comfort to Those in Need
Long-arm quilting can be a satisfying endeavor. A quilt, pieced together lovingly by a client, just needs to be stitched and bound before it’s ready to be used and enjoyed. For years, as a professional long-arm quilter, Krysti Wright put the finishing touches on fabric masterpieces. Clients brought in their work, she stitched beautiful designs on them, and they took … [Read more...] about Stitching Hearts Worldwide: Giving Comfort to Those in Need
Utah Off-Road Recovery Team: Rescuing Those When Towing Companies Can’t
“With experience, you know not to do dumb stuff. You get experience by doing dumb stuff,” Brett Davis, one of the founders of the Utah Off-Road Recovery Team, explains. He has been doing off-road recoveries most of his life. When he was 8 years old, he talked his dad into getting a Chevy Blazer, and it was all history after that. He joined many different off-roading … [Read more...] about Utah Off-Road Recovery Team: Rescuing Those When Towing Companies Can’t
Live Like Sam: Honoring One Teen’s Legacy by Helping Youth to Become Their Best
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
7 Gifts That Give Back: Worthwhile Causes to Support This Season
The holidays are here, and you are probably getting stressed about your “to buy” list. Maybe this year you’re hoping for something different. We’ve all been through a lot, haven’t we? If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is short and you never know what’s going to happen tomorrow. Of course, it would be easy to order the latest toys or gadgets and have them … [Read more...] about 7 Gifts That Give Back: Worthwhile Causes to Support This Season
