A Magician’s Second Act
When Curt Anderson, 54, wanted to go back to college after a 30-year break, he had to do something very few people could do. Anderson is a father of three and a full-time caregiver. His [Read More]
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Spain Park High School Educator Earns Prestigious Diamond Award
The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to announce Oliver Parker of Spain Park High School a winner of the Diamond Coach Award, recognizing a professional career that combines excellence and longevity in speech and debate education. This [Read More]
Young Patron Helps Fundraising for her Local Library
The Browder Family (Kristina, Will, Vera and Maddie) are everyday Homewood Public Library users who continually the library. Now Vera (pictured) wants to give back by baking and selling scones to use in future Bake [Read More]
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Local Champion for 2023
Each year, participating children’s hospitals around the nation nominate a “champion” to serve as the face for children treated at their hospital. These ambassadors spend their year advocating for the charitable need of their local [Read More]
Children of Alabama Celebrates Child Life Month
March is Child Life Month, a time to recognize the impact child life specialists have on hospitalized children. Child life specialists are trained child-development professionals who work in healthcare settings helping children and their families [Read More]
New Edition of “100 Things to Do in Alabama Before You Die”
From its white, sugar sand Gulf Coast beaches to the sparkling lights and excitement of big cities to peaceful landscapes and breathtaking mountain scenery, this state truly is Alabama the Beautiful. Wilson captures that beauty, [Read More]
Birmingham’s Build Up Community School Hosts Community Open House
Build UP Community School is one of the nation’s most specialized and recognized institutions of education for high school students. Located in Birmingham, AL, the one-of-a-kind school is currently enrolling 9th-10th grade students with a [Read More]
Send Valentine’s Day Cards to Patients at Children’s of Alabama
Now through Feb. 14, you can send free greeting cards to patients in the hospital. Visit give.childrensal.org/valentinesday and select one of three Valentine’s Day card designs. Hospital staff will print the cards and distribute them to patients [Read More]
Third Annual Unless U Got Talent Coming to the Lyric Theatre
The third annual Unless U Got Talent will be on Saturday, February 25, at The Lyric Theatre. The students of Unless U are partnered with amazing locals that are passionate about serving the community and [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama to host Onsite Nursing Career Fair
Children’s of Alabama is looking to add motivated individuals to our team. The hospital will host its bi-annual Nursing Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bradley Lecture [Read More]