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Teacher says Tyler Williams, 5-year-old with brain tumor, 'has touched my heart in a very special way'
EUSTIS — Tyler Williams has improved immensely since coming home in January from a two-month stay at the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Miami, said his mom, Sable Fulmore. "We have spent the last two Christmases in the hospital but he has...
Tags: Robin Williams, Hospitals and Clinics
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Back in time: Girls look to doll collection for a lesson in history
Nearly 60 local girls got together for a history lessons, presented in an interesting way: through a fashion show. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County hosted the "American Girl Fashion Show" at The Marriott in Delray Beach. The fun-filled event...Tags: Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Northern Trust Corporation, Entertainment, Boynton Beach, Newspaper and Magazine
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Fishing trip good therapy for teen with cystic fibrosis
The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler. But the 16-year-old has never been one to back away from a fight. Slightly built and weighing only 87 pounds, but...
Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations, Health Treatments, Cystic Fibrosis, Coconut Creek
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8-year-old stroke survivor raises awareness at museum event
At the age of 8, Kendall "Roo" Gillis is a stroke survivor. Last July, the first-grader who earned her nickname Roo from the character of the same name in Winnie the Pooh, was playing on the beach when she told her mother, Greta, "my head hurts." Her...Tags: Stroke, Boynton Beach, Physical Conditions, Healthcare Provider, Arts
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A day to remember: morning of shopping helps teens prepare for prom
Macy's at Westfield Broward Mall opened its doors a little early so a group of girls could prepare for a big day in their lives. Accompanied by parents, siblings and friends, 26 girls fighting cancer at local hospitals were let loose at the retail...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Macy's, Healthcare Provider, Hospitals and Clinics
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Parents get solace through scholarship tribute to son
It is their way of remembering, of keeping their son's legacy alive. In what has become an annual rite of spring, Buzz and Madeline Smith made their way to the guidance office of Taravella High in Coral Springs last month. For a few hours, they...Tags: University of Central Florida, Tamarac, Financial Aid, University of Florida, Coral Springs
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Having a field day: 14 nonprofits come together for the kids
In an effort to shine a spotlight on the needs of children and teens who have been abused, abandoned and neglected, ChildNet will bring together 14 nonprofit partner agencies to host the inaugural "Field Day for Foster Care." The event, sponsored by...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ice Cream, Rock Climbing, Climbing, Broward County
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Is it right for Broward Health to pay for Dolphins QB?
Compared with most NFL quarterback deals, this is chump change: Three years for $331,000. But when a taxpayer-assisted hospital district is the entity throwing the money around, I have to ask if it's prudent. Broward Health, which collects nearly $150...Tags: Chris Evert, Jeff Conine, Broward Health Medical Center, Sports, Football
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Orange Bowl postcard: FSU, NIU end their seasons on New Year's Day
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Good Tuesday morning and Happy New Year, everyone! May 2013 bring you and those close to you life, happiness, health and fun, fun memories. The past 366 days definitely brought some semblance of each of those things to Florida State....
Tags: Jimbo Fisher, Orange Bowl, Sports, Florida State Seminoles, Football
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FSU Seminoles leave positive impact at Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital
HOLLYWOOD -- One day after more than a third of the players on their football roster showed up at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital bearing gifts and smiles, Florida State athletics officials received a lengthy note Monday afternoon from the father of...
Tags: New York Yankees, Joe DiMaggio, Jimbo Fisher, Orange Bowl, Sports
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South Florida businesses and employees rally for holiday giving
Sun SentinelPartnerships between businesses and nonprofits that zero in on specific needs can be very impactful, says Kathleen Cannon, president of United Way of Broward. "And the holidays bring out additional feelings from people who want to help," she said. Here is...Tags: Holidays, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Phil Vassar headlines Stars and Guitars at Hard Rock Live
You haven't heard of a "guitar pull"? That's OK, lots of folks haven't. Of course, it's a country music term, with undocumented origins. Basically, it means "let's-sing-and-share-and-take-turns." Five country stars will take the stage at Hard Rock...
Tags: Jo Dee Messina, Music, Entertainment, Thompson Square (music group), Concerts
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