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Health And Community

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health-and-community12 days ago•2 min saved

Harnett County Community Mobilizes to Support 8-Year-Old Janson Herring’s Fight Against Inoperable Brain Tumor

Janson Herring, an 8-year-old third-grader in Harnett County, N.C., has been diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and inoperable brain tumor. His family is preparing for six weeks of radiation therapy at Duke Children’s Hospital and is exploring clinical trials in Seattle. The local community has responded with immediate support, including food donations and a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and travel expenses.

via JoCo Report|

#dipg #duke-childrens-hospital #gofundme

health-and-community17 days ago•18 min saved

Pittsburgh Aims to Top Silicon Valley in Diabetes Fundraising

Pittsburgh is poised to surpass Silicon Valley as the top fundraising hub for the American Diabetes Association, driven by local efforts to support type 1 diabetes research and patient care.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#american-diabetes-association #childrens-hospital-of-pittsburgh #fundraising

health-and-community11 months ago•7 min saved

Kansas City Therapist Builds Community Through Walking Group

Shakea Roper, a Kansas City social worker and health advocate, started a walking group in her neighborhood to improve her health and foster community, which has grown to include regular walks, community engagement, and safety improvements, demonstrating how small lifestyle changes can positively impact individual and neighborhood well-being.

via KCUR|

#community-building #health-and-community #health-improvement