Category Archives: Family and Parenting

Windows into the Soul: Ash Haffner’s parting message and the community’s response

Posted on April 7, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Union County Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on April 6, 2015 in News Ash Haffner felt pulled in every direction. It was more than she could bear. When it all became too much, the 16-year-old took her own life by … Continue reading →

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Honoring their daughters’ memory

Posted on April 7, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on April 7, 2015 in News Matthews moms to help fight childhood cancer through 28-mile hike MATTHEWS – Amy McKelvey and Kim Frizzell live in the same neighborhood, Providence Hills, but … Continue reading →

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Refugee Support Services connects families and refugees

Posted on March 30, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 30, 2015 in News Jen Tolbert and her husband, Terry Tolbert, sit around a dining table on their back patio with a Montagnard family in Ballantyne on March 23. They pray, … Continue reading →

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Aaron Irving finds focus down the barrel of a rifle

Posted on March 29, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on May 29, 2015 in News Ardrey Kell student with disability helps lead team to national tournament When 18-year-old Aaron Irving holds a rifle and focuses on his target, all his other challenges … Continue reading →

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Dash for Down Syndrome helps CMS serve special needs students

Posted on March 10, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in News Annual fundraising 5K race scheduled for March 21 The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte (DSAGC) will host its third 3-2-1 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K race, … Continue reading →

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