I Am Who I Am Foundation for Down Syndrome August 23, 2014 Hi, I am Holly Simon and the mother of 5 kids. When my 5th child was born here in Chicago everyone in the delivery room noticed that Nate had Down Syndrome. Unfortunately the usual CONGRATULATIONS were not heard. The doctors and nurses all said that they were sorry to my husband and I. Can you imagine? The fears? The horror? "Sorry" must mean he was dying.
Spare Time Inc.,Chicago Restaurant Group, Throws Holiday Canned Food Drive Benefiting South Side “You Can Make It!” Homeless Shelter November 19, 2013 The holiday’s are upon us and we at Spare Time Inc. are excited to do our part by helping those in need and spreading the holiday love. That’s why Friday, November 15th, we launched a company wide “Holiday Canned Food Drive” to benefit a local South Side homeless shelter. The drive will end a week or so before Christmas!
SOUTHSIDE BOXING ICON IN THE FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE!!! December 1, 2012 Martin McGarry, native of Co Mayo, Ireland spent his youth fighting for his place among his many brothers and sisters. His teenage years were spent in boxing rings spanning several continents. As an adult he devoted his life to training boxers and taking kids off the streets, giving them an outlet to box and a safe place to channel their energy. Now he is the one in need.
Positive Picture of Fenger High School, One Year After Tragedy September 20, 2010 Almost a year ago today, young student Derrion Albert captured the attention of the world when he lost his life after being brutally beaten outside of Fenger High School on the south side of Chicago. As...
My handmade custom hats from chicago’s optimo September 2, 2010 meet the man that has made custom handmade hats for Johnny depp, tom hanks, buddy guy, paul newman, Bernie mac, andy Garcia & many many more classic hat lovers like me! his name is graham Thompson of...
my chicago ribs day w/ buddy andrew Zimmern from travel channel’s “Bizarre Foods!” in honor of 4th of july! July 1, 2010 That seems like such a random title I know, but I have a personal ribfest every july 4th and I thought this would be the perfect video to share to kick it all off! This video is truly hilarious & fun for...
chicago 2016 olympics w/ "the green mile" michael clarke duncan August 26, 2009 love michael's story....from his early days of being raised on the south side of chicago by a single mom...to being nominated for oscars and golden globes....to winning a critic's choice award for his role...
