Episode 19: Candice’s Story: Housing the Homeless During the Polar Vortex
Candice Payne made headlines when she booked hotel rooms for over 100 homeless people in the city of Chicago during the historic polar vortex, with temperatures as low as -20 degrees below zero. Candice is now using her organization Action for a Cause to bring awareness and to help the homeless find housing.
Laura’s Story: Don’t Give Up Without a Fight – Alcoholism
Laura suffered from alcoholism for many years. According to Laura, it was when she was attacked by a stranger in Seattle that realized if she didn’t fight back, that meant she had nothing worth living for. Following her return from Seattle, Laura decided to face her alcoholism head on and entered rehab. She has been […]
Kristen’s Story: Unfailing Love and Hope Amidst a Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Kristen’s husband, J.J., was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme and was given 4 months to live. Kristen and J.J. decided to fight his cancer together and they ended up having 3.5 years together. J.J.’s legacy lives on in the lives of his two sons, and in the unfailing love and hope that Kristen exudes. Everyday is a gift.