10 years after the crash of flight 3407 – can we ever thank the families enough?
Robin Tolsma lost her husband in the crash – and through her grief, she is helping countless others.
“His last words to me, ‘I love you’.” A story of great love and loss
It’s an extremely tough time of year for Robin Tolsma. February 12th is the anniversary of her husband’s death. Darren was killed in the crash of flight 3407. That was 10 years ago. As we prepare to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day – there’s something that Robin wants everyone to know: there’s nothing like a […]
11-Year-Old Lake View Girl Gives Gift of Life to Her Little Sister!
We first told you about this incredible sister duo last July. Today, we have a wonderful update. UPDATE: After a relapse and more treatment, the latest update is filled with hope. It has been a LONG journey but here is the latest from Isabella’s parents: “Isabella’s bone marrow is 100% Peyton’s cells! Praise God!!🙏🙏 She […]
HUGE Traditional Irish Breakfast to benefit the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
If you’ve never heard of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, you’re not alone. As an American of Italian descent, I hadn’t either. Until my best friend joined and filled me in. Turns out, it is a sisterhood of sorts. A sisterhood of Irish and Irish-American, Catholic Women who work to help make their community […]
The American Heart Association is looking for volunteers to help knit tiny adorable hats for tiny adorable babies.
I mean how cute, right!? I wish I knew how to knit! This is a wonderful opportunity for those who do! The American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation are looking for volunteers who can create tiny red hats for babies born in February, designated as American Heart Month. The project helps spread awareness […]
Will You Help Us Celebrate Baby Carson’s First Birthday – As He Continues To Battle Brain Cancer?
I can’t stop looking at pictures of this baby boy. Carson Barnhart is ADORABLE. His smile is contagious. His spirit, infectious. He is beautiful. And tough. He has to be … he’s fighting cancer. Carson was diagnosed with a brain tumor at just 5 months old. It was a congenital glioblastoma, which is extremely rare […]
It’s National Thank A Mentor Day & Our Friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters Hope It Really Starts A Conversation!
Having a mentor can change your life – there is no doubt about it. The folks at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara and the Southern Tier (BBBS) want to remind all of us just how important mentors are. The organization has worked hard to rebrand, modernize and reposition with a goal of recruiting […]