On Monday, January 16, 2017 Katie was taking Caden to his 6 month check-up with their pediatrician.  It was during this appointment that the doctor noticed something abnormal with Caden’s eyes. The pediatrician believed Caden was suffering from Nystagmus, a condition in which one’s eyes make repe...

Yesterday, 8/31, Mindy and Rod lost their 5 month old sweet baby boy, Tristan. Mindy was pushing him in the stroller when they were struck by an SUV. Mindy is being treated for her injuries and is expected to remain in the hospital for several days but unfortunately Tristan did not make it and as...

Eileen is a fun loving, active, passionate and very involved student who is in her third year at Virginia Tech. She is a Psychology major with a Medicine and Society minor, and is planning to attend Physician Assistant graduate school in the near future. Eileen is involved with many organizations...

Social media has allowed many of us watch Denise and Corey's love story unfold.  I have been inspired through their faith, commitment, love and joy as they merged their families into one.  I also shared in their joy of new beginnings. Through this tragedy, faith will endure.  With all beginnings...

My physical health has improved quite a bit, but in the meantime, my finances and my psyche have yet to recover. I have battled bi-polar depression all my life, and the catalyst of my recent health issues has thrown me into a nervous breakdown. I finally realized what was happening to me, possibl...

Our friend Jonathan, known to many as "Primo" needs our help. In early December Jonathan caught pneumonia and despite trying to soldier through it, he ended up in the Emergency Room. Primo doesn't have insurance and he's now facing a staggering medical bill. In addition to being a student a Hernd...

NEW update posted 7/31 ---------------------------------------- LEESBURG, VA - 7/18/2017 My son Wesley Walker, 13, was attacked by a pit bull dog at Bellemeade Apartments on Gateway Drive (Leesburg) on July 18... he sustained a massive, disfiguring head injury as well as a deep bite near the main...

On Saturday, August 27th the world lost a dear friend, a loving husband, an all-american coach and the proud father of two young daughters.  Adam Heck died unexpectedly in Albany, NY in his sleep doing what he loved -- coaching and mentoring young kids.   In honor of Adam's life his Ithaca Colle...

Dear Family and Friends, I am reaching out with some very sad and tragic news, but sadly find myself in a moment of complete helplessness. I am asking for support for my brother Jeff, and his family. Our story began in the small town of Timmins, Ontario Canada. Our parents Roger and Darlene were...

Our dear friend Mark passed away suddenly and tragically on July 16th.  Mark was such a caring and giving person, a wonderful friend, colleague, husband, and most of all a great father.  Mark left behind a devoted wife and three great kids who he loved deeply.  Mark's kids -- Mikaela, Ian, and Mu...

First, here is the story... http://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2015/10/reston-couple-pulled-burning-house/ Liz & Tyler have become two people that I cherish very much in my life. They are two truly amazing, loving, caring, humorous (and so much more) individuals who did not deserve any of this. They...

My name is Mia, and I have had the privilege of being a close friend of both Eileen Anatra, and her amazing family, for over a decade.  During this time, I have marveled at how effortlessly Eileen exemplifies what it means to be a true friend.  She is honest, sincere, generous in all forms - and...