Robin Tolsma lost her husband in the crash – and through her grief, she is helping countless others.
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“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Community Rallies Behind Mom Battling Colon Cancer
Sue McGee has been dealing with quite a lot. Thankfully, she has a wonderful support system to help her through these difficult times. Christy Norman explains what her mother is going through: "Here's the story. A while back, my Mom had a routine colonoscopy. During...
Totally Buffalo Forms Charity to Help Others
We started Totally Buffalo two years ago and what a ride it has been! We started the site/blog to highlight the positive people, places and things in Buffalo and Western New York. We've published 1,254 stories over the past 24 months and we've loved every minute of...
Buffalo Zoo Offers Reduced Admission Prices During Polar Bear Days!
Beginning January 1 through February 28, 2019, the Buffalo Zoo is offering reduced admission for all during its winter Polar Bear Days. Admission to the Zoo is only $8.95 per person during this special promotion. Buffalo Zoo members always receive free admission....
Buffalo Firefighters Spend Christmas With Sick Kids at Oishei Children’s Hospital
Our friends at PUNT FUND shared this amazing story and we wanted to pass it along because it is incredibly heartwarming! We know Buffalo is the City of Good Neighbors and here's just another example of that and again - it includes the heroes at the Buffalo Fire...
Meet the Amazing ‘Elf’ and Her Helper That Are Putting Up Christmas Trees For Sick Kids in Oishei Children’s Hospital
She's done it for years - so this is nothing new. What IS new - is the hospital where Maryanne McMahon is putting up beautiful Christmas trees for sick children. It's been Roswell Park and the old Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo in the past. This year - it's...
Help High Schooler With Brain Tumor Go To Walt Disney World
This is the most giving community in the nation, which is why I know we can do this. Here's the deal. Thomas Jay is an 18-year-old from Amherst. Right now, instead of worrying about things like homework and dating, he's fighting for his life. Thomas has a brain tumor...
77-Year Old Man Is Roswell Park’s Longest Active Platelet Donor – We Think That Is TOTALLY Amazing
Richard Casseri is Roswell Park’s longest active platelet donor and we think he is simply amazing!!!!! In 1969 Richard Casseri was a member of the New York State Jaycees in Eden, when he was given the responsibility of recruiting blood donors for Roswell Park. In an...
Local Pet Pantry in Need of Pet Food Donations
St. Aidan’s Pet Food Cupboard, in Alden, is an outreach program that helps anyone struggling to feed their dogs & cats. Right now, they need help in order to help others. The pet pantry serves between 50 and 60 families each month! "Most of the people that come...
A Wonderful FREE Christmas Event For A Great Cause!!!! Help The Tabernacle Feed Those in Need This Holiday Season
'Tis the season of giving and here is an amazing way to give back, make a difference, and feel great in the process! The folks at The Tabernacle in Orchard Park are putting on a wonderful Christmas Production and they hope you'll come, and while there, help those in...
M&T Bank’s Gift of Warmth Aims to Provide 3,500 Winter Accessories to Buffalonians in Need this Winter
M&T Bank is back at it with a “Gift of Warmth,” the area’s longest-running warm clothing collection program for local families in need. November 26 through January 4, all 65 M&T branches throughout Western New York will be collecting donations of new mittens,...
Rescue Dogs & Cats at The Buffalo Animal Shelter Will Have Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
This is so great! It looks like the pets at the Buffalo Animal Shelter are in for quite a feast! They'll be celebrating ‘Thanksgiving at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter’. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2018, will feature a three-course, gourmet...
Fundraising Page Set Up To Help Wife & Daughter After Husband’s Sudden Death
When I saw this post, my heart just broke. I can't imagine what Heather is going through, but I am sure that feeling the prayers and support from the community will help her and her baby daughter, Olivia. I will share the call to action post from Facebook - in its...
Community Rallies Behind Young Woman As They Work To Raise $$ For A Much-Needed Wheelchair Van
Michelle Brennan has been dealt more than her share of challenges in life. Michelle suffers from Nemaline Myopathy - a congenital, hereditary neuromuscular disorder with many symptoms that can occur such as muscle weakness, hypoventilation, swallowing dysfunction,...
Explore & More Children’s Museum is Holding Veterans Day Event, Collecting Toiletry Items For Local Service Members Deployed
Explore & More and Geico are teaming up to offer a wonderful Veterans Day event. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be packed with fun and memorable events for kids and their parents. Kids will help make 60 wheelchair blankets that will be donated to...
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