The San Diego Enforcers, a football team of S.D. County law enforcement officers, paramedics, and firefighters, has chosen to support the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for its 2010 season. Team president Jason Sullivan notes, “We catch criminals, we catch passes, and, according to Sandy Rabourne, director of development and outreach…
To support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of renowned retailers are offering a wide range of stylish pink items, and a portion of proceeds from each supports various breast cancer research causes. Here are a few. MIA STEFANKO Available at Nordstrom, a portion of proceeds from the women’s classic Hanae Mori Butterfly…
Faced with a rare neuromuscular disease at age 16, Kerry Westfall epitomized perseverance. Now 32, he is releasing his own exercise DVD and proving, once again, that even a daunting obstacle can’t stand in his way. One in every 50,000 people worldwide suffers from Friedreich’s ataxia, a progressive genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness,…
Wanted: Someone who likes to play, 18 to 82. No experience necessary, but must love kids. Flexible hours. No pay. Lifelong benefits. You won’t see such a job posting online or in the classified section of the newspaper, but it aptly sums up Operation Bigs, founded by Big Brothers, Big Sisters of San Diego County in…