Category Archives: Health and Wellness

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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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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South Charlotte resident builds vertical garden for low-income students

Posted on March 23, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 23, 2015 in News Charlotte Catholic sophomore’s garden supports Brookstone Schools students, teaches healthy eating Katherine Smith, a 16-year-old sophomore at Charlotte Catholic High School, built and installed a vertical garden … Continue reading →

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St. John’s Youth Fast for the Hungry

Posted on March 16, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 16, 2015 in News Seventy-one sixth through twelfth graders in St. John’s Episcopal Church’s youth ministry in south Charlotte fasted for 30 hours during their 16th annual 30-Hour Famine to raise … Continue reading →

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