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Symbol of independence for the blind: ‘White Cane Day’ to take place Oct. 15
Read full article: Symbol of independence for the blind: ‘White Cane Day’ to take place Oct. 15In less than one week, the nation will celebrate White Cane Day, an occasion set aside each year to spotlight the many achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their important symbol of independence, the white cane.
Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Read full article: Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical FloridaThe Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida is hosting its fourth annual Campfires to Cocktails event. The evening of glamping will be held at Camp Mahachee in Coral Gables on Nov. 9.
Local nonprofit raises funds, stresses importance of early detection of breast cancer
Read full article: Local nonprofit raises funds, stresses importance of early detection of breast cancerLeading into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is commemorated all month-long in October, the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative held its 8th Annual Pink Walk and 5K Run. The event took place September 22nd at the Miami Dade College North Campus.
Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academic experience
Read full article: Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academic experienceHaving fresh food, saving money and connecting with nature are just some of the benefits of growing your own vegetable garden. And when you install gardens in public spaces, such as schools, those benefits include a therapeutic learning experience for students.
Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effort
Read full article: Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effortThe PORCH story begins some 700 miles away in Christine Cotton’s North Carolina home. Her son Matthew asked her to make sandwiches for a classmate who didn’t have enough food to eat.
Food For Thought visits Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Read full article: Food For Thought visits Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedAs part of Local 10′s Food for Thought campaign and in partnership with Publix, Community Enhancement Collaboration received a delivery of fresh vegetables and shelf-stable items for the fifty seniors who receive food every Tuesday as part of the nonprofit’s weekly Senior Shopping Day.
Mom to Mom: South Florida community comes together to support breastfeeding moms
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida community comes together to support breastfeeding momsIt’s a challenging part of motherhood that is not often talked about. Breastfeeding can be stressful for a new mom, and it comes with its own set of challenges.
Swim South Florida: ‘Learn to Swim’ program offers free swim classes in Miami
Read full article: Swim South Florida: ‘Learn to Swim’ program offers free swim classes in MiamiFlorida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
Mom to Mom: South Florida organization provides guidance for children in foster care
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida organization provides guidance for children in foster careA child from South Florida who could have become a statistic is proving that with the right guidance, anyone can be put on a better path. The guidance he needed came thanks in part to a South Florida organization.
Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new supplies
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida organization helps students get ready for school with new suppliesOne South Florida organization is making an effort to meet the needs of students getting ready to go back to school.
Hooters, local radio host team up to help kids battling cancer
Read full article: Hooters, local radio host team up to help kids battling cancerAs part of Hooters’ “Friendraiser” program, on August 15, customers are invited to visit two restaurant locations and help provide financial relief for families with kids undergoing cancer treatment.
Miami Dolphins give backpacks, supplies to students ahead of new school year
Read full article: Miami Dolphins give backpacks, supplies to students ahead of new school yearMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his teammates surprised students with backpacks full of school supplies on Thursday as they prepared to head back to class.
Eagle Scout candidate chooses to give to foster kids
Read full article: Eagle Scout candidate chooses to give to foster kidsNathaniel Medor, a 17-year-old Life Scout from Miami, is working on his Eagle Merit Badge by leading a project for CRIB, a program helping children during difficult transitions.
Back-to-School Project: Local 10 collecting school essentials for kids in need
Read full article: Back-to-School Project: Local 10 collecting school essentials for kids in needMost back-to-school lists might not include undergarments, socks and personal hygiene products. These are basic essentials kids need to be ready for the first day of class and beyond.
Visually impaired music students enjoy multisensory experience at Zoo Miami
Read full article: Visually impaired music students enjoy multisensory experience at Zoo MiamiLast week, more than 30 Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired music program students spent the day at Zoo Miami for a multisensory educational experience.
‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates Caribbean
Read full article: ‘We are family’: South Florida steps up relief efforts as Hurricane Beryl devastates CaribbeanThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral continues its mission Thursday in spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: South Florida relief organizations rally to help Caribbean following Hurricane BerylThe Global Empowerment Mission in Doral is spearheading a relief effort in response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact on parts of the Caribbean.
Swim South Florida: Taking a CPR class could help save a life
Read full article: Swim South Florida: Taking a CPR class could help save a lifeThis month, Local 10 is launching a new, station-wide campaign called “Swim South Florida.” The campaign will be spearheaded by Local 10 anchor and mom, Nicole Perez. It’s designed to raise awareness and save lives.
The Next Chapter: Local 10 ‘Big Book Drive’ connects viewers, 3rd grade student
Read full article: The Next Chapter: Local 10 ‘Big Book Drive’ connects viewers, 3rd grade studentLocal 10 News and the Big Book Drive is aiming to help South Florida students engage in reading. Hear what it did for a third-grade student in Broward County.
Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County students
Read full article: Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County studentsOver 100 deserving Broward County middle schoolers gathered for an exhilarating event hosted by the Broward Sheriff’s Office and an NBA Hall of Famer on Thursday morning.
Local 10 launches ‘Swim South Florida’ to raise awareness about child drownings
Read full article: Local 10 launches ‘Swim South Florida’ to raise awareness about child drowningsFlorida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water, and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.