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Make-A-Wish Brings a Much Needed Diversion to Kids and Their Families [AUDIO]

Jon James — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:30:55 +0000

Matt is a great kid. He’s 14, has a great attitude, goes to St. Michael School and, oh yeah, he needs a new heart. He is on a waiting list and will, eventually, receive one from a donor. Until then, he and his family live day to day, waiting and hoping for that call… Matt [...]

Community Spotlight: Walk for Autism, Sunday 4/28 at the Farmington Fairgrounds [AUDIO]

Jon James — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:10:40 +0000

Yesterday, Jessica and Brian Dolloff stopped by the Moose Morning Show to talk about this Sunday’s Walk for Autism in Farmington. They’re walking in honor of their daughter, Izzie. Not surprisingly, they call themselves and the group they’ve assembled, “Team Izzie.” Get all the information you need to participate and help out on their Facebook [...]

Meet Gavin Who is 10, Lives in Waterville and Needs Our Help! I Plan to Help, Will You? [UPDATED]

Jon James — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:12:09 +0000

10-years-old is old enough to understand a lot about life. Loving your family and friends, doing homework, riding bikes and playing games. At 10, you understand what it means to be sick and realize it's just a matter of time before you feel better. Comprehending a sickness that's not going to get better is a bit beyond most 4th graders' comprehension, however, unless you're someone like Gavin who can comprehend it all too well.....

'March for Babies' + Support the March of Dimes in Walks Throughout Central Maine

Mac Dickson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:49 +0000

It's time again to 'March for Babies' and support the March of Dimes. When you walk, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

Walk To End Alzheimer's on Saturday in Augusta

Jon James — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:34:07 +0000

I had a grandmother, an uncle and an aunt with the disease and, although not diagnosed, my mother may have been stricken. Very sad but very common, unfortunately. Thanks to good people like Dr. Laurel Coleman (pictured) and Gary Crocker, this year's honorary chair of the walk.