Community Rallies Behind Mom Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
Mandi Wahlers was living a happy, wonderful life – until one Sunday afternoon when she realized something was wrong. After a series of tests, Mandi was diagnosed with a type 2 Glioma Brain Tumor. The mother and wife underwent surgery on July 30th where doctors were able to remove 80% of the tumor. Radiation and […]
Community Rallies Behind Heartbroken Couple After Twins Born Months Early, Weighing Just One Pound Each – Sadly One Did Not Survive
Their story is absolutely heartbreaking. Tom and Steph Marinaro were excited to be bringing twin boys into the world this September. The twins had other plans in mind and were born at just 23 weeks, on May 22nd, at Sisters Hospital, via an emergency C section. Everett weighed in at 1 pound 8 oz, and […]
What’s Important to YOU? Your Answer Could Win You A Go-Pro Camera or Make You A Star In M & T Bank’s Next Marketing Campaign!
What’s important to you? That is what M & T Bank wants to know – and they’re planning a marketing campaign around the answer! The ‘What’s Important to You? Video Contest,’ is a new initiative that seeks to capture the life moments, both big and small, that really matter and share them for the […]
What’s Important to YOU? Your Answer Could Win You A Go-Pro Camera or Make You A Star In M & T Bank’s Next Marketing Campaign!
What’s important to you? That is what M & T Bank wants to know – and they’re planning a marketing campaign around the answer! The ‘What’s Important to You? Video Contest,’ is a new initiative that seeks to capture the life moments, both big and small, that really matter and share them for the […]
Kim Vaillancourt asks for prayers, positive thoughts as she undergoes another MRI

From Kim Vaillancourt’s Facebook Page – September 10, 2018 “Okay, tomorrow is another MRI to see if they can figure out if the new spot is cancer or just an after-effect of past radiation. Please pray for us that it isn’t anything dangerous. Please also pray that through all of these up and down results, […]
Tackling Domestic Violence – One Woman’s Nightmare Turned Into a Mission to Help Others
Every 9 seconds a woman is battered in the United States. Think about that. By the time you read a sentence, post a tweet, take a sip of coffee – another woman is abused. Domestic violence permeates all communities. It does not discriminate. It can and does happen to anyone. It happened to Laura […]
Local Photographer Hopes You’ll Help His Photo Win National Contest!
The photo contest is called, “It’s Amazing Out There.” And – well – when it comes to weather, Buffalo is pretty amazing! We have some extreme weather and some extremely talented photographers to capture every moment. Dave Niedbala is a friend of Totally Buffalo and often shares his photos with us so we can pass […]
Roswell Park Ranks Among Top 3% of Cancer Centers Nationwide

We are extremely lucky to have Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Hospital in our community! They are doing great things, making a difference in the world of cancer, and others are taking notice. A new report out by U.S. News & World Report ranks Roswell Park among the top 3% of cancer centers nationwide. The Buffalo-based […]
Celebrating a mother-daughter duo who spread beauty through flowers!
As we get ready to celebrate moms all over, I thought it was a good time to talk about a mom-daughter duo who’ve been spreading beauty through flowers for quite some time. Sandy Vogel and Alicia Reilly are owners of William’s Florist & Gift House in West Seneca. The mom-daughter duo have a passion for […]
Logan the Ninja Warrior! This kid is AMAZING!!
Just when you think you are as impressed and inspired by someone as you possibly can be – they take it up another notch! Let me tell you about a kid who is a force, a little guy who makes a HUGE impression. A boy who, despite any challenges or obstacles, does not give up. […]