Have you ever wanted to make someone’s wish come true? South Carolina women have the opportunity to do just that by signing up to be members of the W.I.S.H. Society. W.I.S.H. […]
Charleston Area Nonprofits
The Parkinson Foundation
According to Harvard Medical School, Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes nerve cells to weaken and die in the area of the brain that controls movement. When this […]
Volunteering for Clinical Studies
“Clinical studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of investigational treatments, devices and vaccines to help prevent and treat diseases,” explained Kasie Ingram, the marketing and recruiting coordinator for Coastal Carolina […]
CRAwl Offers Free Services to Children with Medical Needs
Imagine for a moment that you are the loving parent of a young child. Living in South Carolina, you are more apt to be a single parent than almost anywhere […]
A Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia by leading in global research, promoting risk reduction and early detection and advancing quality care and support. […]
Connecting Cancer Survivors Through CanCare
When Lynn Joye was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had a strong support system of family, friends and church members. What she didn’t have was ready access to somebody who […]
Youth Mountain Biking League Gets Young People Outside
For parents seeking a team sport or fitness activity for their children, mountain biking offers the dual benefits of exercise and getting outdoors. Becoming involved has never been easier following […]
How to Avoid Maskne
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been an integral part of the strategy to slow the transmission rate of the novel coronavirus. From hospital grade surgical […]
You’re Not Alone: Family Connection of South Carolina Provides Community for Children with Special Needs
No matter what the diagnosis, when you receive unexpected medical information or your child misses a developmental milestone, the road ahead can seem terrifying and lonely. Family Connection of South […]
Rising Above It All: You Only Get One Childhood
By Brian Sherman There’s a special place where children with special needs can dream their dreams, face the world with confidence and experience the exhilaration of being young, optimistic and […]
Support for Caregivers
November is National Caregiver Month, but, for family caregivers like 82-year-old Celia Hunt, the act of love that is caring for a disabled family member is a 24/7 job. For […]
Adopting a Dog
By Bill Farley If you have a big heart – or a “hole in your heart” – there’s hardly a better choice you can make than to rescue a pet […]