This section includes some of my personal favorites (listed in no particular order)...
"YMCA and LiveStrong Help Cancer Survivors Regain Their Lives"- Tampa area YMCA's have become the 24th city to partner with Lance Armstrong's highliy respected LiveStrong organization, offering free three-month memberships to cancer survivors throughout the community, helping these heroes rebuild their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual strength. (March 30, 2011)
"Community Shows Support for Injured Marine Hero" - Hundreds came out to support the family of injured marine Justin Gaertner, who lost both legs in Afghanistan in November 2010. (Feb 12, 2011, New Port Richey Patch)
"Skinny Does Not Equal Fit" - I'm living proof that 'thin' and 'fit' aren't necessarily synonymous. (Oct. 13, 2010, Fat Man Unleashed)
"Remembering September 11th" - In reference to 9/11, you often hear the tagline 'never forget'. How could I? (Sept. 11, 2009, Kids Wish Network)
Personal Essay: "Broken Promises and Bank Accounts / Parts 1 & 2" (Oct. 5 & 6, 2010, Girls Just Wanna Have Funds)
"Meet Tom Henschel..." - You may recognize Tom from this year's NFL/Visa commercials. He's an exclusive member of the 4-man 'Never Missed a Super Bowl Club'! (Jan. 31, 2011, Westchase Patch)
"Alonso Teacher Gives Students Hands-On History Lessons..." - Social Studies Teacher of the Year Carey DiPompo doesn't back down from teaching her students about The Holocaust. (Jan. 27, 2011, Westchase Patch)
"Puppy Love at Adams Middle School" - Kevin is a very special, very loved Golden Retriever. This certified therapy dog benefits the students & faculty at Adams in more ways than one. (Feb. 5, 2011, Carrollwood Patch)
"Hiring a Personal Trainer... the Why's and How's" (Feb. 2, 2011, Fat Man Unleashed)
