Category Archives: Health and Wellness

‘The Lunch Project’ fuels children at home and abroad

Posted on March 10, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on March 9, 2015 in News Forty second-graders gather in Lecia Shockley’s classroom at Selwyn Elementary School for a special service learning what it’s like living and going to school in Tanzania. Rebecca … 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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A reason to cheer

Posted on February 21, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on February 21, 2015 in News MATTHEWS – Connie Mulroy was fed up with the lack of athletic options for her daughter, Brielle, who has Down syndrome. So, the Matthews resident … Continue reading →

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Local optometrist develops mobile eye exam clinic

Posted on February 20, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

South Charlotte Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on February 20, 2015 in News Dr. Mark Gifford, owner of Vision Eye Care Associates in Vision Works at the Aboretum Shopping Center, felt inspired to use his profession to help serve others … Continue reading →

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Inner Wheel of Matthews-Mint Hill serves community, builds friendships

Posted on February 16, 2015 by crystalogormanwrites

Matthews – Mint Hill Weekly Posted by Crystal O’Gorman on February 16, 2015 in News Fourteen women from the Inner Wheel Club of Matthews-Mint Hill gather pink, polka dot and floral printed fabric on Tuesday afternoon at Christ Lutheran Church … Continue reading →

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