Heads turn when the effervescent blonde walks into a room at the Island View Casino. She lights it up with her smile, her confidence, and her joie de vivre. Kathy Santiago is the Director of Player Relations and Business Development of the popular South Mississippi resort. She is also a breast cancer survivor. No one […]
by Jocelyn Gavin Lane// As I waited for the results of yet another breast biopsy, this time I promised God that if I were cancer-free I would live out my dreams and give back to the community. In 2013, Pink Lotus was born! The Pink Lotus Project is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering women […]
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By Karen Sock// As I reflect on hearing the words, “You have cancer,” I am reminded how precious and fragile the life experience actually is. So, as I fight the cancer survivor fight for the second time, my focus is on living a full life! Words cannot express the depths of my gratitude as I […]
A few weeks ago in a meeting with volunteers at Back Bay Mission, I was asked what long-term sustainability looks like for the people we serve. No one had asked me that question before, however, immediately I knew that the volunteer’s question captured the distinction between giving a person a hand-out and giving a hand-up. […]
By John McFarland // As we observe the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, it’s appropriate to remember the contributions of the American Red Cross in the Katrina relief efforts. While the Red Cross is recognized as a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue code, it is unique in that it […]
