When Crystal Sauser’s husband of 13 years, Eric, died of leukemia at 43, one of the things she had to figure out was how to write his obituary. Hoping to find some answers, Crystal, 39, drove to Roeder Mortuary funeral home to ask for a template or outline she could use as a guide, but … Read more
If there’s anything in this world that 7-year-old Danny Sheehan loves the most, it’s “Aquaman.” So when he recently got an action figure of the character as a gift, the boy couldn’t help but let out the most joyous reaction. For a kid, there’s nothing like the feeling of being gifted with their favorite toy. … Read more
Cancer is a long and hard battle, especially for children. They need all the support they can get, and that’s exactly what this 9-year-old boy from Warwick received in abundance earlier this week. Cal arrived at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence in style as a team of police officers and firefighters escorted him going to … Read more
It’s a tribute fit for a king. Disneyland recently unveiled a two-story-tall mural honoring the late actor Chadwick Boseman in its Downtown Disney shopping district. The artwork, aptly named “King Chad,” was created by movie illustrator and children’s book author Nikkolas Smith. The mural, displayed on the side of the former ESPN Zone building, shows … Read more
One of the best ways to show our families how much we love them is by being their biggest cheerleaders. As a father, Chuck Yielding understands the importance of being there for your family, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable. So when he and his wife, Lori, learned that only one parent can be … Read more
Spouses vow to stick with each other through thick and thin, and that is a promise Dennis Cockrell strives to fulfill every single day. As a husband to his wife, Diana, all he wanted to do was support her through her chemotherapy sessions at the treatment center. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, the way … Read more
When a coffee shop owner learned that the co-owner of a competing coffee shop – who also happened to be her friend – was terminally ill, she decided to close her own business for a day to work for them. Last Wednesday, Pixie Adams, the owner of Moonlight Coffee House in Oak Grove, Oregon, announced … Read more
Chloe Cress, 14, just received the best holiday gift ever. After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2018 and staying in the hospital for 18 months, she can finally come home for Christmas because she’s in remission! What started as a limp in June 2018 turned out to be something more serious for the … Read more
Christmas definitely came early for this struggling family from Idaho. Over the last three years, Brad and Erica Crow, along with their two adopted children, have been through emotional anguish, serious financial difficulties and issues with health insurance. Brad battled cancer early in his life and persevered. More recently, however, Brad has had to contend … Read more
Who hasn’t heard of Dwayne Johnson? The star was already famous among adults and children alike when he was ‘The Rock’ at the World Wrestling Federation. However, his standing with children grew even more when he played Maui, the shape shifting demigod in the popular Disney film Moana. Recently, Johnson happily channeled Maui to encourage … Read more
Every young girl’s dream is to be a princess and wear a beautiful gown. But for Lilli Durante, wearing a princess gown helps her cope during her visits to the hospital for chemo treatment. It was December last year when Lilli woke up in the morning with her left eye crossed. Her parents brought her … Read more
This breast cancer survivor got the surprise of her life on the day of her final chemo treatment. Cancer is a tough disease to fight, but for Jillian Hanson who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at 25 years old, the process was made easier because she had the support of her boyfriend and … Read more