When my mom was first diagnosed with cancer, I moved home to help her out. I had no experience with caregiving, but I figured that my knowledge would grow as the days passed. Boy was that the truth. In the same way that having a baby throws you into parenting—ready or not—caring for a critically ill … [Read more...]
Pamela Anderson Declines Ice Bucket Challenge Because Of Animal Testing
Don’t expect this former “Baywatch” babe to be pouring a bucket of ice water over herself anytime soon… or ever. Unlike most celebrities who have happily accepted their nominations for #ALSIceBucketChallenge, Pamela Anderson decided to turn down the challenge because the ALS Association's history … [Read more...]
Our Ten Favourite Celeb Ice Bucket Challenges
Is there anything better than celebrities getting behind a good cause? Only when that cause means they are pouring buckets of ice water on themselves! If you have yet to hear about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, here it is in a nutshell. The challenge is in support of the ALS Association and aims … [Read more...]
Man With ALS Gives Tearful Response To Critics Of The #IceBucketChallenge
By now you've seen it everywhere. On your Facebook feed, Instagram and Twitter. Heck, you've probably even poured a bucket of ice cold water on one of your loved ones or even completed the challenge yourself. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is sweeping across social media platforms like wild fire and … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Walking For Those Who Can’t
This morning we walked.We walked in support of a man who means so much to so many in our community. A man I am grateful to call a friend. A man who has been forced to give up most of the things in life that he loves, but who continues to bring so much to the community he loves. And … [Read more...]