The purpose of this blog is to highlight tales of tragedy and triumph, and perhaps to garner some attention for noble causes. Some of my passions include: the environment, wildlife, homeless people, old people, people struggling to overcome illness, people with sick children, addicts and other mentally ill people.
A few worthy tales to get us started........
The story of a woman and the two men she is helping, from The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/nyregion/23neediest.html
Most of us have heard the story of the polar bear who swam for 9 days searching for ice to land on and seals to eat, losing her yearling cub in the process. Here is her story, as presented by Alaska Dispatch:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/dispatches/arctic/8473-polar-bear-swims-across-arctic-for-9-days-in-search-of-sea-ice
Here's a charged issue: illegal immigration. Finally someone has proposed what I consider to be a reasonable solution--Utah!
The bill:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-16-utahcompromise16_ST_N.htm?csp=34news
Current status (as of 2/23/11):
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705367331/Utah-Senate-panel-OKs-Robles-immigration-bill.html
Inspirational stories of two paralyzed young brides who fight to walk:
Michigan bride paralyzed in an auto accident, from Canada.com
Playful push leaves bride-to-be paralyzed, from msnbc.msn.com
Inspirational story of a man with spinal injuries suffered during a snowmobile accident, from USA Today:
With wife's help, Reno man strives to beat paralysis
The New York Times investigated abuses at state-run homes for the mentally disabled:
Abuse and Impunity at State-Run Homes
From The New York Times, a story of an amazing woman and how she overcame her demons:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/fashion/13Mirror.html?_r=1
Please email at: toree.underdogchamp@gmail.com with your stories!
A few worthy tales to get us started........
The story of a woman and the two men she is helping, from The New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/nyregion/23neediest.html
Most of us have heard the story of the polar bear who swam for 9 days searching for ice to land on and seals to eat, losing her yearling cub in the process. Here is her story, as presented by Alaska Dispatch:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/dispatches/arctic/8473-polar-bear-swims-across-arctic-for-9-days-in-search-of-sea-ice
Here's a charged issue: illegal immigration. Finally someone has proposed what I consider to be a reasonable solution--Utah!
The bill:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-16-utahcompromise16_ST_N.htm?csp=34news
Current status (as of 2/23/11):
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705367331/Utah-Senate-panel-OKs-Robles-immigration-bill.html
Inspirational stories of two paralyzed young brides who fight to walk:
Michigan bride paralyzed in an auto accident, from Canada.com
Playful push leaves bride-to-be paralyzed, from msnbc.msn.com
Inspirational story of a man with spinal injuries suffered during a snowmobile accident, from USA Today:
With wife's help, Reno man strives to beat paralysis
The New York Times investigated abuses at state-run homes for the mentally disabled:
Abuse and Impunity at State-Run Homes
From The New York Times, a story of an amazing woman and how she overcame her demons:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/fashion/13Mirror.html?_r=1
Please email at: toree.underdogchamp@gmail.com with your stories!
