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My Battle With Mesothelioma

My Battle With Mesothelioma

[ 2 ] 1.29.2012 |

This is the true story of Heather Von St. James – courageous mother, wife and survivor of mesothelioma cancer. She hopes by sharing her experience she will connect and support others battling a severe illness. – Anisa

A short three and a half months after giving birth to my beautiful baby girl, I received the devastating diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma — a rare disease that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure — affects the lung’s protective lining in the chest cavity.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to shortness of breath, coughing, pain, fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. My symptoms where shortness of breath, fatigue and drastic weight loss.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Collecting Toys for the 2011 Holidays

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Collecting Toys for the 2011 Holidays

[ 0 ] 12.10.2011 |

With the December holidays right around the corner, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence have announced an effort to collect toys for underprivileged children. Many Rhode Island families, particularly those hit hard by the recession, are struggling to make ends meet and may be challenged to provide gifts for their children. In response, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence are asking the community to help make the holidays brighter for children in-need.

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Buy With Heart: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids and Families Support Social Enterprises

Buy With Heart: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Kids and Families Support Social Enterprises

[ 0 ] 12.6.2011 |

Buy With Heart is a grassroots campaign that aims to educate the community about the concept of “Social Enterprise,” introduce consumers to local businesses that utilize this model, and highlight a wide spectrum of Social Enterprise products and services. Unlike a traditional non-profit, a Social Enterprise produces competitive products and services to generate revenue (often in addition to typical fundraising such as grant-writing and capital campaigns). Just as products labeled “organic” or “eco-friendly” tell consumers how a product is sourced, the Buy With Heart symbol lets consumers know that the businesses behind their products are driven by a social purpose.

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Keith Munslow and Grammy Winner Bill Harley Hold Benefit Concert for RI Food Bank Dec. 10th in Providence

Keith Munslow and Grammy Winner Bill Harley Hold Benefit Concert for RI Food Bank Dec. 10th in Providence

[ 6 ] 11.29.2011 |

Ever wondered what’s at the bottom of your child’s backpack? Two-time Grammy award-winning artist Bill Harley did some digging, and he put the answer into song. We love Harley’s humorous spin on growing up, going to school and family life. Families can hear him sing and tell stories at a benefit concert for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank on Saturday, December 10th at the Lincoln School in Providence. Two performances are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

I have 4 tickets to give away for this concert! Please share your child’s favorite Bill Harley song or story in the comments below and I will randomly pick one winner by Friday, December 2, 2011 at Noon, EST.

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The Early Bird Special

The Early Bird Special

[ 4 ] 11.13.2011 |

“You coming for tacos tonight?” I text to my neighbor.

“You bet,” she texts back.

An hour later she is in our living room playing LEGOS with my kids while I spoon taco fixings into bowls and lay them out on the table.

Our dinners together began about three years ago when I was a full-time at-home parent of a toddler and a preschooler. It was right about this time of year, as we turned the clocks back and began winding our way into the long, dark nights of winter, that I felt myself on the fast track to a major mama meltdown.

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