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Who’s That Girl? Kathy Knotts

Kathy Knotts serves as the Grants Officer for the Gheens Foundation, one of Kentucky’s largest independent private foundations.  Kathy helps to oversee approximately $8 million in grants annually in the greater Louisville area, supporting public urban education, human and social services, quality of place, and the arts.  The Foundation has distributed over $165,000,000 in charitable grants since its inception.  This role provides a unique opportunity to get to know hundreds of people who are working daily, and with heart, to improve lives in Louisville. Kathy came to The Gheens Foundation in 2014 after serving [...]

By |2024-11-12T12:32:59-05:00October 8, 2024|Community, Digital Exclusives, Who's That Girl|

Publishers Blog October 2024 | The Power of Serving Another’s Dream: A Path to Your Own Fulfillment

There’s a beautiful tension many women experience throughout their lives—the balance between pursuing our own ambitions and dedicating ourselves to the dreams of others. We often find ourselves standing at the intersection of personal aspirations and the selfless act of supporting someone else’s vision. It can feel like a sacrifice, and at times, we wonder if we’re delaying or even abandoning our own purpose.   But what if the very act of serving someone else’s dream is part of the path toward fulfilling our own?   I recently found myself reflecting on this paradox [...]

By |2024-11-12T12:34:07-05:00October 8, 2024|Digital Exclusives, Publisher's Blog|

A Journey of Hope Kim Landrum’s Fight

“I felt fortunate because I was so comfortable at the Brown Cancer Center,” she said. “I knew it was a safe place for me.” #image_title Up to date on her mammograms, Kim Landrum was concerned when a self-exam revealed a lump on her breast. Right away, Kim visited her doctor for imaging tests, which produced suspicious results. The next day, a biopsy was performed to test three spots – two lumps and one lymph node. All three spots came back malignant. In August 2019, Kim was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (breast [...]

Twisted Pink | The Anatomy of Resilience: How One Woman’s Battle with Breast Cancer Led to a National Movement

#xs In the summer of 2013, with three young children at home, Caroline Johnson was delivered the kind of unrelenting clarity on life-altering news can deliver: It’s Cancer. Caroline’s son was born with a rare genetic deletion now known as BBSOAS. His condition, a mosaic of epilepsy, developmental delays, and autism, became the crucible in which Caroline learned the art of advocacy. “The medical and healthcare experiences with my son equipped me to advocate for myself after my breast cancer diagnosis,” she says, “I asked important questions to all health professionals, sought [...]

A New Era of Fellowship: Women of the Odd Fellows

by Tuesday L. Thorn Photos by Odd Fellow, Carl Armijo Their motto, “Friendship, Love, and Truth,” encapsulates a set of values that extended beyond mere camaraderie. They believe in the social good of assisting one another in times of hardship, be it through financial support or emotional solidarity. In this sense, they are the radicals, pushing against the grain of an individualistic society by arguing for the power of collective care. In 1819, a small gathering of men in Baltimore did something peculiar—they formed a fraternity not based on wealth, power, or [...]

By |2024-09-12T09:58:25-04:00September 12, 2024|Digital Exclusives|
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