It began in June 1924 with six cardiologists who wanted to change what one of them called “an unbelievable ignorance about heart disease.” Since then, the American Heart Association has […]
Charleston Area Nonprofits
BirthMatters: Finding Community During Pregnancy
While pregnancy is often a time of joy and anticipation, some women don’t have family members and friends to lean on. They have to navigate pregnancy and motherhood alone. Marqulia […]
Meals on Wheels (East Cooper)
Ride on one morning delivery route with a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and you will be convinced that you are among angels on Earth. Those angels might be the 350 […]
A Special Olympian Gets His Chance
It’s almost impossible to overstate the impact the Special Olympics can have on the life of an athlete with an intellectual disability. Just ask Rion Holcombe about the excitement of […]
SC7 Connects People to the Environment
When exploring the beauty of the Palmetto State, it’s easy to forget how vulnerable it is to climate change and the impact that adverse weather can have on local communities. […]
Make-A-Wish Come True
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. […]
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 […]