Growing Bolder With Mary Lee Downey
From her small-town beginnings in rural Arkansas, Mary Lee Downey had big-time desires to do what she could to help correct injustices and stand up for those in need.
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Living With Dementia: Now Serving Joy And Connection At Our Moment Cafe
Sometimes the simplest thing – a song, a smile, a dance – can mean everything. When you have dementia, there aren’t many places to go. At Our Moment Cafe, caregivers and patients can find acceptance. Bill Shafer shares the story of Dick Boyden and Joan Bender, who started an Our Moment Cafe in The Villages, Florida
Petrina Amsden is Sparkling
Petrina Armsden is the founder of iSparkle, an organization focused on combatting bullying with love and support.
Thank You For Your Service: Preserving Veteran Stories
In 2006, filmmaker Tim Gray began conducting mass interviews all over the world with survivors, combatants, and home front people to honor their experiences and hopefully learn from them.
Lending A Paw: Villagers help 4-Legged Friends
Move forward, give back isn’t just a Growing Bolder slogan, it’s a way of living. It’s something the newly formed…
55 Years After Historic Marathon, Women’s Sports Pioneer Kathrine Switzer Continues To Add To Her Legacy
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon, continues to add to her legacy and compete today.
One Man’s Dream and 10 Million Pounds of Trash
It only takes one individual to make a difference in the world. The most daunting tasks, such as removing the mounting waste from our nation’s waters, all start with the passion of a single person. Chad Pragracke works with volunteers from ages 9 to 90 to accomplish his dream of a cleaner world.
Kinship and Connection with Father Greg Boyle
Father Greg Boyle believes working in the community isn’t about making a difference, but rather, kinship, connection and delighting the people around us.