As the Philanthropy Journal begins a new cycle on our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on the Allergy & Asthma Network from October 2015. By Jordan Smith “No one ever told me that my child would...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ann Lassiter “I got my blue eyes from my mother!” “Greg gets his great sense of humor from his father.” “Everyone in my family is tall.” At family gatherings during the holiday season, you often hear comments like...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Charles-Edouard Catherine More than one million children around the world are born with congenital heart conditions every year. In the U.S., these conditions are highly treatable with access to some of the best healthcare,...
By Sandy Cyr As social beings, connecting with one another is essential for our health and wellness. Spending time with people and maintaining positive relationships yield many physical and emotional benefits. But what if you are unable to connect with others who have...
By Kevin Mercer For more than 30 years, the nonprofit organization Alzheimer’s North Carolina had done things the same way. And for more than 30 years, it had worked. During that time, Alzheimer’s North Carolina (AlzNC) had established itself as one of the state’s...
By Jordan Smith “No one ever told me that my child would die from asthma,” Tonya Winders, CEO of the Allergy & Asthma Network, quotes the Buckleys from Connecticut, who lost their son Owen very suddenly. Owen’s asthma was exacerbated one day by external conditions...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Christine John-Fuller Lupus. It’s a complex disease that’s hard to define. It strikes without warning. It affects each person differently. It has no known cause or cure. In short, it’s the cruel mystery. Lupus is a chronic...
By Charlena Wynn When Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern North Carolina Lisa Roberts’ mother was diagnosed with Cerebral Amyloid Antipathy, she and her family were shocked. They thought it only happened to older people and not a vivacious dynamic...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lynn Ivey I was an executive with Bank of America when I got a call from my dad that changed everything. Mom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. When I heard how tired Dad sounded, I knew he couldn't face this alone. I took a...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Peter R. Davis Everything has a beginning. For one man and one event, it all started with a bicycle and a dream. Spencer Lueders founded 24 Hours of Booty in 2002. A thought leader with a passion for cycling and changing the...
