The youth group at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church is headed to the Big East, but before they can help the region rebuild, the teens need Arlington’s help.
The group of 18 Arlington teenagers and their adult advisor, a New Orleans native herself, are working to raise money for a trip in February to help the region rebuild after Hurricane Katrina decimated the area last year.
When 2-year-old Reagan Williams died from being shaken, her loved ones did not want her to become “just a statistic.”
They decided to channel their grief – and Reagan’s memorial donations – into Reagan’s Rescue, an effort aimed at raising money through the sale of pink and purple bracelets to raise awareness about Shaken Baby Syndrome and help abuse victims.
Al Thornton’s bracelets tell it all. The soft-spoken Thornton wears a rubber bracelet on each wrist with the phrase ”next step” written on each.
After leading the Seminoles in scoring a year ago, many thought Thornton would jump from the college ranks, but Thornton spurned NBA riches and returned for his senior season to take the Seminoles — not his career — to the next level.
Robert Ehrlich Jr. wears his heart and emotions on his sleeves, right down to the rubber bracelets on his wrists. And we like it, particularly when he turns up the heat on the near-criminal blundering of the administration of education of Baltimore city’s schools. The orange band on one wrist says “I am Able,” a personal reminder. The blue one shows support for Tay-Sachs disease research.
Karla Kunzman loved the zoo. She and her husband frequently had family outings there. When she could incorporate it into science lessons, the first-grade teacher at Grant Wood took her students to learn about animals.
The superintendent of Arcohe Elementary always picks her to welcome visiting dignitaries. Her soccer coach counts on her to make sure other kids on the team feel included.
Four months ago, Taylor was diagnosed as one of the youngest ovarian cancer patients on record, yet her sunny attitude has hardly wavered.
Students throughout the Sikeston R-6 school district are learning to say yes to a drug-free life this week during the celebration of Red Ribbon Week.
The purpose of Red Ribbon week is to bring awareness to students about saying no to drugs,” said Heather Barnes, sixth grade communication arts teacher and Bulldog Volunteer Organization sponsor
Parents don’t always welcome a gaggle of noisy, gangly teenagers, but Lisa Feitler likes it when her son’s friends come around.
They aren’t a hassle. They’re even therapeutic.
Cade Feitler turned 13 on Feb. 7, 2005. The next day he was in a car accident that left him with a brain injury, unable to move or speak.
A coalition of 13 non-government organisations launched a campaign to encourage Bulgarians to vote in the October 22 presidential elections, Darik Radio reported.
The campaign is called “I care” and is a response to concerns that voter turnout will be low.
One hundred thousand silicone bracelets in the colours of Bulgaria’s flag and with the slogan “I care” would be given away during the campaign, Darik said.
16-year old Ben Lyman was killed on June 23rd when he dove 30 feet off a bridge over Bear River near Logan Utah. The accidental death stunned his teammates on the football team at Sky View High School, and they decided to dedicate their season in Ben’s honor. And what a season it has been.The Bobcats are 8-0 for the first time in school history, and will be one of the favorites to win their first state title in school history. The Bobcats wear custom wristbands from Reminderband that say, “Remember Ben,” and they tap his #25 jersey every time they step onto the field.
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