One Down’s Syndrome man has overcome the odds to become a champion weightlifter. Not just in special Olympics competitions – Jon Stoklosa regularly beats the best of his non-disabled opponents!When he was 12-years-old Jon started lifting weights in the basement with his brothers. A year later he was benching 185Continue Reading
The Bradley University basketball program signed 3-foot-4 inch guard Johnah Sahrs of Dunlap Grade School and his 4-foot-5 inch brother, Jarrett, to national letters of intent, the school announced, Friday. Johnah, 5, suffers from a life threatening brain condition known as neuroblastoma. Jarrett, 9, is the big brother that helps keepContinue Reading
Chicago Bulls players and more than 200 volunteers got together in Chicago Heights on Saturday, August 24, to build a new playground, a playground designed by the children who will use it.Children need a place to play every day in order to be active and healthy, but today’s kids spendContinue Reading
On most summer Saturdays, Nia Cardoze practices her forehand at the tennis courts outside Brooklyn’s Marcy Houses, alongside other kids from the sprawling public housing complex. “I want to become the No. 1 player in the world,” said Cardoze, who is 10 years old. Cardoze is a member of the Kings CountyContinue Reading
With College tuition going up every year, any kind of financial support is greatly appreciated. Ball State University offers one Freshman every year a chance to win free tuition for their first year…The only catch is that they have to make a near-impossible half-court basketball shot! The University has beenContinue Reading
Cam Newton, quarterback for the Carolina Panthers asked for his coaches autograph after practice on August 6th. Coach Jack Bolton got the chance to be the Carolina Panthers honorary coach for the day. I forgot to mention…Coach Jack Bolton is only 8-years-old! Jack Bolton has spinal muscular atrophy, butContinue Reading
Carissa Yip is not your typical chess expert. While other children her age are playing video games, Carissa is dominating the chess game. At 9 years old, she is already one of the best chess players in the world! How did she get so good? Her father originally taught herContinue Reading
Some of my best memories growing up were biking with my brother and friends in the neighborhood. Not only is biking a fun activity that brings individuals together, but it is also a great form of exercise and a means of transportation. Second Life Bikes is an organization in Rochester,Continue Reading
The quarterback for the University of Memphis Jacob Karam has showcased talents on the field, and has also taken time out of football to do some more important things in the local community. On a recent volunteer trip to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, Jacob wasContinue Reading
It’s always interesting to see what professional athletes do with their lives after their careers have ended. What happened to those players that had so much potential coming out of high school or college, but just didn’t pan out in the pros. Jonathan Bender had franchise player written allContinue Reading