Benefit Set For Matt Hoffower – As the Dad & Husband Fights Stage Four Melanoma
A local dad is in the fight of his life – against cancer. Matt Hoffower was recently diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma cancer. Matt, a 1997 graduate of Iroquois High School, member of IBEW local 41 in Buffalo, loving husband and father of 3, needs your help. Friends say Matt is a wonderful man – […]
Explore and More Children’s Museum Announces Crowdfunding With Hopes Western New Yorkers will “Play It Forward.”
The Explore and More Children’s Museum announces crowdfunding with hopes that Western New Yorkers will “Play It Forward.” They are just about six months away from realizing a dream of building a new Explore & More Children’s Museum on the Buffalo Waterfront. Construction of the 43,000 square foot museum at Canalside is well underway, and […]
Halloween Bash to Benefit Family After Wife & Mother Dies of Leukemia
The Brickyard Brewing Company continues their tradition of giving back to the community. On October 27th, they’ll host a Halloween Bash that will raise money for the family of Janice Previte of Lewiston. Janice passed away in September after a six month battle with Leukemia. Janice was diagnosed with Acute-Myeloid Leukemia in March and underwent […]
World Octopus Day at the Aquarium of Niagara
October 8th is World Octopus Day and the Aquarium of Niagara is ready to celebrate! Join them for live enrichment sessions with their Giant Pacific octopus, Babs. Enjoy this special event and encounter firsthand what Babs’ trainers do with her during their daily sessions. You’ll also have the chance to talk to the trainers as […]
10 Years & Still Hungry For More – Local Restaurant Week Is Almost Here!
October 15 through October 21, Western New York’s Local Restaurant Week is celebrating 10 Years of dishing up palate-pleasing pairings of sumptuous food and local culture. And thankfully, no one’s full yet! One of the Top 5 largest independent restaurant promotions in the country, WNY’s Local Restaurant Week is a biannual event that celebrates the […]
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE NEW MUSICIAL (REVIEW)
Charlie, Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, the Oompa Loompas – and the rest of the cast of characters are just as lovable as in the movie – The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory version. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is filled with incredible music, fabulous costumes, loads of laughs – and a reminder of the […]
Father and Toddler Son Diagnosed With Cancer Two Months Apart – One Family’s Journey
It’s hard to imagine. Impossible to understand. To say the Rink family has had a tough year – might be the ultimate understatement. In August of 2017, Pat Rink was diagnosed with metastatic Melanoma. He had surgery to remove the lesion, about 3 1/2 inches on all sides of the lesion, and part of his calf […]
Shine Gold For Baby Carson As He Battles Brain Cancer: Fundraiser, GoFundMe Set Up To Help Family
As we continue to roll through September – we continue to share stories of children battling cancer. The stories are incredibly sad, heart breaking and unfair. But, it is necessary to continue to share them; to shine a light on them – if we want to see any change. September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month […]
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 […]