Hope is Her Middle Name, Part IV
Apocalypse Meow, Abigail's Journey
This year, Abigail Henderson (of Gaslights fame) was diagnosed with Stage III, Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). On November 8 at Davey's Uptown and November 9 at recordBar, her family of friends, including scores of artists and businesses, are throwing a benefit, Apocalypse Meow, to help her meet the medical expenses.
Some of us are blessed to have a few friends stand with us in our darkest hours. When you read Abigail's chronicle of this journey, you will understand why and how an entire community will stand beside her with hope.
PART FOUR
Hope Is Her Middle Name, Part III
Apocalypse Meow, Abigail's Journey
This year, Abigail Henderson (of Gaslights fame) was diagnosed with Stage III, Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). On November 8 at Davey's Uptown and November 9 at recordBar, her family of friends, including scores of artists and businesses, are throwing a benefit, Apocalypse Meow, to help her meet the medical expenses.
Some of us are blessed to have a few friends stand with us in our darkest hours. When you read Abigail's chronicle of this journey, you will understand why and how an entire community will stand beside her with hope.
PART THREE
Hope Is Her Middle Name, Part II
Apocalypse Meow, Abigail's Journey
This year, Abigail Henderson (of Gaslights fame) was diagnosed with Stage III, Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). On November 8 at Davey's Uptown and November 9 at recordBar, her family of friends, including scores of artists and businesses, are throwing a benefit, Apocalypse Meow, to help her meet the medical expenses.
Some of us are blessed to have a few friends stand with us in our darkest hours. When you read Abigail's chronicle of this journey, you will understand why and how an entire community will stand beside her with hope.
PART TWO
Hope is Her Middle Name
Apocalypse Meow
This year, Abigail Henderson (of Gaslights fame) was diagnosed with Stage III, Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). On November 8 at Davey's Uptown and November 9 at recordBar, her family of friends, including scores of artists and businesses, are throwing a benefit, Apocalypse Meow, to help her meet the medical expenses.
Some of us are blessed to have a few friends stand with us in our darkest hours. When you read Abigail's chronicle of this journey, you will understand why and how an entire community will stand beside her with hope.
Teen's Mission Raises Awareness of Self-Injury
Rescue is Possible
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit movement founded by Renee Yohe, is hosting a concert this weekend to raise awareness and find for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
Play On: Free Health/Financial Fair for Musicians
Physical and Financial Health Essential for Musicians
Keeping healthy is essential for anyone's livelihood. For musicians in Kansas City with limited or no health care, using available resources to stay well and prevent medical problems is a key note for a healthy lifestyle. This weekend, the American Jazz Museum, in partnership with the Coda Jazz Fund, offers a free health/financial fair for local musicians.
Making Progress for Preemies
Sign the March of Dimes Petition
Beginning this month, March of Dimes supporters across America are signing the Petition for Preemies. November is Prematurity Awareness Month - a time to focus the nation’s attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families and opportunities for prevention. With your help, we can make a difference.
Turmeric: The Wonder Spice
For the Health of It
According to Dr. Barry Sears, “Silent inflammation is simply inflammation that falls below the threshold of perceived pain. That’s what makes it so dangerous. You don’t take any steps to stop it as it smolders for years, if not decades, eventually erupting into what we call chronic disease.”
Turmeric, a brightly colored relative of ginger and the essential ingredient in curry, is a honest-to-goodness miracle spice with truly stunning anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties itself.
Bike 4 The Brain Raises Awareness
Learning About and Treating Mental Illness
As riders Bike 4 The Brain on September 28 at Johnson County Mental Health Center, they can “Get a Clue about Mental Illness” in a scavenger hunt, participate in a range of family-friendly activities including four bike rides, learn about brain-based illnesses that have emotional and behavioral symptoms, and reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Eating Raw: Raw Food is a Growing Trend
Raw Bliss
The upcoming KC Raw Bliss Festival on Saturday, July 26 is one indication of how the trend of eating raw food has gained momentum in the greater Kansas City area. PresentMagazine.com interviewed a number of raw foodists with differing lifestyles and learned how they have incorporated raw food into their diet.
How Doctors Think
A Doctor Tells You What He Thinks You Need To Know
Dr. Gerard Lozada shares his thoughts about Dr. Jerome E. Groopman's latest book, How Doctors Think. Dr. Lozada shares his experiences in preventing incorrect diagnosis by rethinking typical diagnostic strategies with powerful examples and suggesting ways you can help your doctor to think.
Acne - Face It Naturally
For the Health of It
Acne affects us all at some point in our lives. But the disorder continues to be misunderstood, even by the medical community. What causes zits and blackheads? What treatments work most effectively? Am I going to break out if I eat this chocolate?
Fish Meets Grill
For the Health of It
For many folks, the thrill of the grill immediately conjures up thoughts of burgers, steaks and hotdogs. But for those of us looking for a lighter alternative, fish is unbeatable.
Health: The Chemistry of Eye Care Products
Find the Right Solution
Many generic eye lubricating drops, eye allergy drops, contact lens re-wetting drops, and contact lens solutions are available over the counter, most of which I do not recommend.
Health: Protect Your Vision
A Lesson in Physics
Knowing that I came very close to having a severe eye injury taught me to always wear some sort of eye protection for all outside activities.
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