Who's Wearing Wristbands

  1. Bracelets 'CONNect' to cut out violence for granddaughter of Shamokin residents

    WATSONTOWN - The granddaughter of two Shamokin area residents has a mission - to prevent another "Sandy Hook tragedy." Sarah Grow, a junior at Warrior Run High School, a daughter of David and Kim Grow, of Watsontown, and granddaughter of Bruce Manney, of Shamokin, and Mary Jane Grow, of Coal Township, recently began a project to raise awareness about violence and to show people in Newtown, Conn., that they are not forgotten. Grow, 17, was moved to action after watching the tragic events unfold in Newtown. "I learned you can't take life for granted," Grow said. "Because I live in a small town like Newtown, it really hit home for me. I wanted to do something.". On Dec. 14, a lone gunman entered the Sandy Hook Elementary School after killing his mother at home. He opened fire on students and teachers, killing 26 people and then himself. Continue reading →
  2. Campus groups to sell wristbands for Nordman

    Chi Omega and 22 other organizations from the Northwestern community will sell wristbands across campus this week to raise money for the fund supporting Josie Nordman, a Communication sophomore with cystic fibrosis who needs a life-saving double-lung transplant. Nordman, a member of Chi O, will need to pay a balance of up to $75,000 not covered by insurance for the $750,000 cost of the transplant. Already overwhelmed with other expenses and hospitals bills, the family recently turned to friends to help cover the cost. Silicone wristbands that say Continue reading →
  3. Warrior Run junior sells bracelets for Sandy Hook

    — TURBOTVILLE — Something about the December tragedy in Newtown, Conn., struck a nerve with 17-year-old Sarah “Tilly” Grow. “It really opened my eyes,” she said. “You can’t take every day for granted.” The Warrior Run High School junior decided to channel those emotions into a campaign to raise money for mental health research and to let members of the Sandy Hook community know that they are not forgotten. Continue reading →
  4. Canton teen raises funds for Sandy Hook School

    CANTON — When Ali Bahre, an 8th-grader at Canton Middle School, heard about the tragedy at Sandy Hook, she knew she had to do something. “It was really bothering me,” said Ali, 13. “I have a sister in the first grade at Cherry Brook School, and if she had been in this tragedy it would be really hard for me.” So Ali came up with the idea of selling soft silicone rubber bracelets for $1, and sending the money to the United Way of Northwest Connecticut’s Sandy Hook School Support Fund. “I thought of how I could spread the word,” she said. “Kids could wear bracelets to show their support. Continue reading →
  5. Why I'm Still Wearing My Livestrong Bracelet

    I was wearing one of those yellow Livestrong wristbands yesterday, pre-Oprah. It's still on. It isn't about Lance Armstrong, I've explained to my kids. It's about me. I survived prostate cancer five years ago, and it changed in useful ways how I think about life—aiming high, not putting things off, that sort of stuff. I rather like the continual reminder. I've never cared much for cycling, for myself or on TV, but it's hard not to admire a man of determination who keeps coming back. Continue reading →

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