Category Archives: Health

First Lady Betty Ford, A Trailblazer and Humanitarian

Today, we witnessed the memorial service for First Lady Betty Ford.  Three generations of Ford’s participated as well as the current First Lady, three former First Ladies and one former President.  While I certainly remember her from when her husband … Continue reading

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America’s Best Kept Secret: AmeriCorps

This week we celebrate one of America’s best kept secrets.  Often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is the country’s flagship national service program. Dynamic individuals volunteer to be placed inside organizations to help them fulfill their mission … Continue reading

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The Royal Wedding Gift: Community Impact!

The world’s most watched wedding brings stories of William and Catherine’s courtship, the pomp and circumstances, the dress and of course the Royal Family.  When one is invited to a wedding, one of the first questions in my mind is … Continue reading

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Bike Master Plan for Urban City by the Sea

Ten years ago, my hometown, Long Beach California created its first bike master plan.  Now it has not only implemented much of the plan but it is currently working on an update.  This city, with close to half a million … Continue reading

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A Unique and Creative Thai Social Enterprise: Cabbages and Condoms

Population control and HIV/AIDS prevention are both critical issues in Thailand.  The Population and Community Development Association (PDA) started a restaurant in Bangkok to help raise needed funds and also to increase awareness of the importance of contraceptives.  The restaurant … Continue reading

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Cambodian Children’s Fund

Earlier this week, Bob and I had a unique opportunity to meet a most selfless man.  He once was a privileged Hollywood film executive and now runs a program for some of the world’s most impoverished children in Cambodia.  Hi … Continue reading

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Stand Up to Cancer

Tune In tonight at 8pm/7pm CT on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.  This celebrity filled hour long special will bring awareness to the fight against cancer and will raise millions of dollars for needed research.  The Entertainment Industry Foundation has … Continue reading

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