“My greatest fitness accomplishments have been bicycling the Triple Bypass, 120 miles over three mountain passes in one day in Colorado and skiing a pro am slalom race with 5-foot jumps on the course.”Photo: Melissa Donald
“I have always had that fitness and nutrition passion and once I realized that there were a lot of people that wanted help, it became more evident that I needed to follow my passion.”Read more about Tammy here. Photo by Melissa Donald
“Exercise helps me manage anxiety and keep my health in check.”Read more about Katrina here. Photo by Melissa Donald
“I strive every month to reach a new, realistic goal for myself. This month my goal is to do 15 pull ups in a row.” Read more about Alison here. Photo by Melissa Donald
By Ashli Findley Life can seem overbearing for patients dealing with sickle cell disease (SCD). Tanisha Hackett was diagnosed with the blood disorder at age 9. She has learned to cope in ways that alleviate much of the discomforts, including staying calm, praying, relying on her support system, and meditating.“That doctor talked to me and taught me how to meditate,” says Tanisha about her initial diagnosis. He asked her, “What is something that you really enjoy? What do you like?”She told him she loved the sound of rain, that it calmed her.“The doctor said whenever [...]
By Megan S. Willman Amy Ayres does not shy away from conversation about dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. Diagnosed with both at an early age, Amy was part of ECE (Exceptional Child Education), a JCPS program designed to meet the needs of students with educational disabilities. Because of her own classroom experiences, Amy knew that she wanted to become an educator who would focus on individualized instruction. In March 2017, Amy opened the doors of Lyndon Learning Childcare Center. “I believe that parents need to know how to educate and advocate for their kids and then be [...]
