Lighthouse hosts 'A Night of Inspiration' fundraiser with 8-piece band
Lighthouse, a nonprofit in Oakland County that supports homeless solutions and provides food to families will be hosting its first in-person event since 2021. A Night of Inspiration will feature the band Your Generation in Concert. Go to my.lighthousemi.org/ANightofInspiration for more information or text "Beacon" to 44321
Wish Upon a Teen readies up for the 9th annual Evening of Dreams Prom
On August 28, teens from Metro Detroit will gather at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak to attend this year's Evening of Dreams gala. The Red Wings' Darren McCarty and the Lions' Joique Bell will be there to help Wish Upon a Teen - a Detroit-area non-profit that helps teens with severe life-limiting medical conditions - celebrate prom night. More information can be found at www.wishuponateen.org
A Michigan nurse beat cancer at the same hospital she now works at
Olivia Goff had already beaten cancer once. Then it came back a 2nd time as she was entering her nursing program - all by the age of 20. She says her experience going through treatment made her a better nurse.
A metro Detroit nurse's battle through multiple bouts with cancer
It hit Olivia Goff like a ton of bricks. News of a second detection of cancer after she had beaten it one time had returned just as soon as she was starting school to be a nurse. She would go through several rounds of intense chemotherapy at the same hospital she now works before entering remission.
Michigan teen recognized as St. Jude's first national teen ambassador
Travis Ilitch broke records for raising over $110,000 for St. Jude's. Now the Michigan teen has been named a national teen ambassador.
Fenton Teen Decorates Hospital Rooms for the Holidays
After recovering from cancer, 17 year old Toby Versola wanted to help children in the hospital feel more at home. He decided to pair with an organization called Wish Upon a Teen that helped him in his time of need. Now, he's making the holidays a whole lot brighter for kids at Mott Children's Hospital.
After-school programs are disappearing, and crucial support structures for kids are going with it
To help combat the disappearing after after-school activity, Lights On Afterschool is highlighting their significance for kids by hosting its annual event Thursday Oct. 22. The virtual event begins at 6 p.m. at afterschoolalliance.org/webinars
Pink nail polish purchases at Birmingham's Color Box help fund breast cancer research
In this episode of Amy's Angels, we meet a Birmingham business owner who's supporting those battling breast cancer amid the pandemic.
New beauty bar in Birmingham helping raise money for breast cancer research
In this episode of Amy's Angels, we meet a Birmingham business owner who's supporting those battling breast cancer amid the pandemic.
D-MAN Foundation awarding assistive technology grants amid COVID-19 isolation
The community at The D-MAN Foundation, Danny's Miracle Angel Network, is working to keep their clients engaged by giving them access to technology amid the pandemic.
Kicking off Michigan Light the Night with hero Keegan Williams
Five-year-old Keegan Williams will be the star of the show Oct. 1 when he's honored as Michigan Light the Night hero. The annual Leukemia and Lymphoma Society walk brings together teams of cancer survivors and supporters across the state.
Plymouth natives take on Detroit fashion, incubating young people's passion for the industry
Cassidy and Kelsey Tucker, natives of Plymouth are working to redefine fashion in Detroit by starting their own brand and helping others work their way into the industry as well.
Local fashion gurus on a mission to help others realize their potential in the garment industry
Cassidy and Kelsey Tucker, natives of Plymouth are working to redefine fashion in Detroit by starting their own brand and helping others work their way into the industry as well.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Week
With stress and anxiety on the rise in the pandemic, concerns have grown about suicide during an incredibly difficult time. While the awareness campaign's traditional walk has been disrupted, a virtual one is still planned. Learn more at afsp.org/miexperience
Ypsilanti woman up for National Caregiver of the Year
A local caregiver has helped rehab a world-renowned surgeon with a spinal abnormality so she can continue her work. And now Tyja Owens is being honored for her selfless dedication with a Midwest Caregiver of the Year award.
Ypsilanti woman named Midwest Caregiver of The Year
A local caregiver has helped rehab a world renowned surgeon with a spinal abnormality so she can continue her work. And now Tyja Owens is being honored for her selfless dedication with a Midwest Caregiver of the Year award.
Nonprofit Rescue a Responder giving back to those who give back
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Premier Roofing and Renovations' nonprofit giving back to first responders
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
For Michigan's first deaf football captain, COVID-19 is just another barrier to break
Devin Holmes had a stellar career as a varsity football player for the Southfield Ravens. Despite being born deaf, he worked his way up to team captain his senior year - a first for the state of Michigan. All set to play ball at Gallaudet University, the pandemic has derailed those plans. It bothered Devin, but not for long.
COVID disrupted this graduate of Bloomfield Hills' college plans to play football. That's not stopping him
Devin Holmes had a stellar career as a varsity football player for the Southfield Ravens. Despite being born deaf, he worked his way up to team captain his senior year - a first for the state of Michigan. All set to play ball at Gallaudet University, the pandemic has derailed those plans. It bothered Devin, but not for long.