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Brittney Millard: Helping Patients and Persevering Through Breast Cancer
Cancer can be many things. Some describe cancer as a journey, a struggle, or a fight. For Brittney Millard, a breast cancer diagnosis was a life-changing event that gave her the passion to help other cancer survivors. “It’s really what’s in your heart. You can [help] people you know in your daily life, just spreading ...
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5 Heroes Who Use Bikes to Steer Kids toward Healthier Lives
Kids have fun when they ride bikes. They also get needed physical activity. But did you know that riding a bike can aid…
Transportation & Mobility
Priced Out: How a Brilliant Cartoon Explains the Housing Crisis in San Francisco
Media producers Joseph Smooke and Dyan Ruiz have seen the harsh impact of unaffordable housing on Latino families in San…
Housing
Three Heroes Blazing a Path for Equitable Transportation
Equitable transportation that is safe, affordable, and reliable can boost a person’s health and social mobility. But too…
Transportation & Mobility
Toledo Mom Fights for Clean Drinking Water for Her Own, All Children
Crystal Jankowski ran the faucet in her hospital room for 12 hours straight the day she gave birth — all in hopes that t…
Chemical & Toxic Exposure, Water
Phoenix Children’s Hospital: Creating a Culture of Bike Safety for Latino and All Kids
Juan Tarango of Tempe, Arizona, has been an avid cyclist for over 30 years. For him, it’s about exploring, exploring his…
Education, Transportation & Mobility
San Antonio Health Director Gets First City-Funded ACEs Coordinator
Dr. Colleen Bridger knows the devastating effects of childhood trauma, from risky behavior to bad grades, to even chroni…
ACES, Increasing Recognition
Dr. Samarys Seguinot-Medina: Latina Environmentalist Dedicates Life to Saving the Planet for her Familia
At the end of her life, Dr. Samarys Seguinot-Medina hopes to say she made the world a safer place to live for the childr…
Chemical & Toxic Exposure
Jorge Olvera Fights Food Swamps with Community Gardens
Magnolia Park is one of the oldest Latino neighborhoods in Houston’s East End. Unfortunately, its 17,800 residents live…
Healthy Food
4 Heroes Who Are Revolutionizing Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
Childhood trauma. Adverse childhood experiences. Mental health issues. Whatever you call it, trauma impacts a child’s br…
ACES
Game Changer: San Antonio Police to Notify Schools if Kids Exposed to Trauma
Diana Centeno knows kids exposed to traumatic events don’t get the support they need at school. Doug Greene knows police…
ACES, Increasing Recognition