December 2011 Archive Page 1

Heroes Honored on Donate Life Float

- Guest post by Reg Green, donor father

When Roxanna Green, the mother of Christina-Taylor Green, the 9-year-old girl who was killed in the Gabby Giffords shooting rampage, takes her honored place in the Rose Parade on Jan. 2, she will be among a group of people who feel more keenly than anyone else the special blend of anguish and inspiration that her family bequeathed. Read More »

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Santa Receives Ultimate Gift

You might not be surprised to learn that Thornville, Ohio resident Mark Burgess dons a Santa suit each winter. Standing 6’2”, Burgess’ snow white beard and sweet demeanor make him the perfect jolly old elf!

“I stopped in Frankenmuth, Michigan once and left with a Santa Suit,” said Burgess, who has played Santa Claus for more than 20 years. Read More »

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Waiting on the “Gift of Life”

We will all have to wait at some point this holiday season. We might wait in line to purchase the perfect gift, wait with anticipation for Santa’s arrival on Christmas morning, wait excitedly for our favorite cookies to come out of the oven or anxiously await the chance to see family and friends. Read More »

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Remembering Jeremy

Jeremy Doyle’s blue eyes are perfectly captured in his floragraph. They are striking, and one of the things his mother, Kelley Deavers, remembers fondly. Read More »

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Honoring Loved Ones During the Holidays

As Bereavement Services Coordinator at Lifeline of Ohio, I have helped many families cope with their grief.  With the holiday season upon us, I hope that I may be able to provide, in some small way, something that will help families and friends to “survive” the holidays. Read More »

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“Comparte un Regalo” Recolección de Juguetes

Gracias a Done Vida y Columbus Crew, lleva un juguete nuevo a cualquier Michoacana Markets en el mes de Diciembre para niños necesitados.  Todos los juguetes serán distribuidos por la Coalición Hispana de Ohio durante la celebración de los Reyes Magos. Read More »

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“Share the Gift” Toy Drive Launches Dec. 1

“Share the Gift” with local children in need by participating in the Columbus Crew/Done Vida toy drive! Read More »

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