October 2023 Glenn Carless wants to recover near the Gulf of Mexico. “To be on the beach and enjoy our warm Gulf waters, that’s my dream now,” said Glenn, 57. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my days than out on the beach and getting therapy from the calm Gulf waters. That, […]
September 2023: Sara Burgess of St. John’s County knew about arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) from a young age. ARVD is a rare form of cardiomyopathy that occurs when the heart muscle of the right ventricle is replaced by fat and/or fibrous tissue. Sara’s father, grandmother and three uncles all passed away before the age […]
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September 2023: Steve Binder could not have imagined the unbelievable twists and turns that led him to discover his true calling and arrive at the place of joy he feels today. At 7 months old, he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. Since then, he’s endured one medical crisis after another. A stroke, an aneurism, […]
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August 2023 Small but mighty, Aimee Sachs had guts. The gifted 4-foot-10 sports journalist made tough decisions decisively. “She was so tiny, but she wasn’t easily intimidated,” said Samantha “Sam” Sachs, Aimee’s older sister. In May of 2023, Aimee’s courage was on full display. After suffering two strokes in two weeks, the 38-year-old was diagnosed […]
July 2023: Second chances don’t come around often. So, when Leander Smoot was given the opportunity to donate one of her kidneys to save the life of a friend, she felt compelled to do the right thing. “When I first read her email, I definitely went back and forth,” said Leander, who lives in Pensacola […]
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March 2023: Alex DeFrank had a megawatt smile, a silly sense of humor and an infectious love of life. He danced offbeat, sang off-key and was forever pulling pranks on family and friends. Those closest to Alex, delighted in his tender side too. His generous spirit and reliable nature put others at ease. And who […]
February 2023 When the doorbell jarred Cody and Kathleen Hampton awake at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2018, they felt sick to their stomachs. Kathleen pulled open the front door to find two Leon County sheriff’s deputies standing on her porch. Her heart sank. “We all know what that means,” Kathleen said, solemnly. Over […]
Beach Happy
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreOctober 2023 Glenn Carless wants to recover near the Gulf of Mexico. “To be on the beach and enjoy our warm Gulf waters, that’s my dream now,” said Glenn, 57. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my days than out on the beach and getting therapy from the calm Gulf waters. That, […]
The Heart of a Tax Collector
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreSeptember 2023: Sara Burgess of St. John’s County knew about arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) from a young age. ARVD is a rare form of cardiomyopathy that occurs when the heart muscle of the right ventricle is replaced by fat and/or fibrous tissue. Sara’s father, grandmother and three uncles all passed away before the age […]
Faces of Life
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreSeptember 2023: Steve Binder could not have imagined the unbelievable twists and turns that led him to discover his true calling and arrive at the place of joy he feels today. At 7 months old, he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. Since then, he’s endured one medical crisis after another. A stroke, an aneurism, […]
Aimee’s Greatest Play
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreAugust 2023 Small but mighty, Aimee Sachs had guts. The gifted 4-foot-10 sports journalist made tough decisions decisively. “She was so tiny, but she wasn’t easily intimidated,” said Samantha “Sam” Sachs, Aimee’s older sister. In May of 2023, Aimee’s courage was on full display. After suffering two strokes in two weeks, the 38-year-old was diagnosed […]
A Second Chance to Save a Life
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreJuly 2023: Second chances don’t come around often. So, when Leander Smoot was given the opportunity to donate one of her kidneys to save the life of a friend, she felt compelled to do the right thing. “When I first read her email, I definitely went back and forth,” said Leander, who lives in Pensacola […]
Fueled by Kindness
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreMarch 2023: Alex DeFrank had a megawatt smile, a silly sense of humor and an infectious love of life. He danced offbeat, sang off-key and was forever pulling pranks on family and friends. Those closest to Alex, delighted in his tender side too. His generous spirit and reliable nature put others at ease. And who […]
Free-spirited Girly-girl
/in Articles /by Kim GilmoreFebruary 2023 When the doorbell jarred Cody and Kathleen Hampton awake at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2018, they felt sick to their stomachs. Kathleen pulled open the front door to find two Leon County sheriff’s deputies standing on her porch. Her heart sank. “We all know what that means,” Kathleen said, solemnly. Over […]