Bringing health to more Arizona women A favorite game in our household is Memory. After laying out cards facedown, you flip them over two                […]

Pursuing a life of good works from a wheelchair is an inspiring second act. Creating a second second act from a wheelchair is above and beyond. But then, Jamie Heckerman […]

Barro’s Pizza gives back, one slice at a time “We’re Italian, and food is love!” Gina Barro said enthusiastically. From its roots in Italy with Grandmother Angelina to the 40 […]

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona supports children’s journeys to wellness. The May 9, 1971, Arizona Republic classified read, “One bedroom, furnished, air-conditioned, pool, carpet. 501 E. […]

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, A 2nd Act has issued two annual grants to nonprofits led by a cancer survivor. Pink Sister […]

Pro athlete teaches others to weed it and reap Becoming a professional athlete requires many skills, beyond the obvious physical abilities. Dedication, drive, endurance and courage are also crucial to […]

The March of Dimes helped a small baby help others Mitzie and Jeremy Warner had gone through four failed in-vitro fertilizations. Then it happened: The fifth time was a charm. […]

One million hearts and counting By Judy Pearson It wasn’t supposed to happen. Sharon Bates was never supposed to receive that phone call. Her son, Anthony, was a healthy 20 […]

Two women … two stories … big outcome By Judy Pearson A 1980s television ad depicted a young woman so giddy about her shampoo, she told two friends about it. […]

They conquered cancer, and soon, they’ll combat stage fright when they share the struggles, emotions and success stories they’ve experienced in front of a live audience as they embark upon […]