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…
There’s yet another reason to support the San Diego Chargers — linebacker Shaun Phillips has announced a new season of SP’s All-Star Sack Attack, a sponsorship program to benefit the San Diego chapter of After-School All-Stars, which works with youth in underserved communities around the county. Phillips has pledged to once again donate $1,000 for every sack…
Gordana Gehlhausen — “Goga” as she’s known — firmly believes that everything happens for a reason, and in its own time. Twice, she tried out for the hit reality show Project Runway. And twice, she almost made the final cut. The third time proved to be the charm for the San Diego-based designer who debuts…