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Rhythm Service

August 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

Doug Freeman Orange County Music & Dance (OCMD)

Learn how Orange County Music & Dance has served both children and veterans with the healing powers of music throughout the pandemic.  Doug Freeman has done a lot in his life that would classify him as a hero. The Corona del Mar resident served our country in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years and […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Back-to-School Checklist

July 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Post-COVID Safety Advice for Kids in the Classroom

Ease some of the stress of this school year’s return to campus with these expert tips on getting your kids back to class. Parents and professionals agree, the best place for children to learn is in the classroom.  “We want to recommend kids start socializing again,” said Dr. Regine Muradian, a licensed clinical psychologist and […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: back to school, Dr. Regine Muradian, Sarah Mosqueda

To the Rescue!

July 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

mandalorian stands next to hospital sign; Local heroes

Local juvenile correctional officer spends his free time bringing superheroes to life to put smiles on faces of all ages. Not all heroes wear capes. Some, like Yuri Williams, wear a Deadpool costume.  Williams is the founder of A Future Superhero And Friends, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that allows him to visit the elderly, veterans, the […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Optimism Crusaders

June 18, 2021 4 Comments

Optimistic Expressions portrait service for cancer patients founded by Eden Feeley

Irvine mom battling cancer is on a mission to pay-it-forward while moving forward with her 10-year-old daughter by her side.  Irvine resident Eden Feeley has spent the last few years battling stage IV cancer with her 10-year-old daughter, London, at her side. However, hers is not a story of devastation, but rather one of optimism. […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Dr. Dad

May 20, 2021 2 Comments

City of Hope’s Dr. Monty Pal OC Hero

City of Hope’s Dr. Monty Pal shares his love of science with the community and passion for music with his kids.   According to Dr. Monty Pal, one of the greatest things about being a father is sharing your interests with your children.  “I really love that the passions I have are being handed down to […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

The Two Masketeers

April 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Give Back Group Local Hero Orange County

OC teens and founders of The Give Back Group find inspiration and community in donating face masks and food in a time of great need. Three hundred pounds of pasta may seem like a lot, even by COVID-hoarding standards. But for Sage Hill High School sophomores Ingrid Luo and Eleni Engelbrecht, it was just a […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Special Needs Programs Adapting due to the Pandemic

March 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Global Infant DevelopmentGlobal Infant Development

The pandemic has had a real impact on special needs families and programs. Here’s how they adapted and what they’ve learned.  Chinh Tuong Nguyen’s son, Patrick, was born on July 5. He rarely cried during his first 8 months, even when he had the chickenpox.  “I thought it was very normal and I was a […]

Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Special Needs Tagged With: Coronavirus, Sarah Mosqueda

Serving the Community

March 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

serving the community local hero

Chef John Park pays it forward with donations to charities and jobs to veterans, addicts and the homeless.  Toast Kitchen + Bakery is a new-age diner known for culinary creations like Orange Fried Chicken with Black Sesame Waffle and Taro Blueberry Pie. The Costa Mesa eatery opened in 2018 and while Toast’s Chef John Park […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Cool to Be Kind

February 24, 2021 2 Comments

Danielle LaBriola and her kids

Local mom creates book systems teaching kids that success is built on character.  Being a mother doesn’t come with a handbook. So Danielle LaBriola, mother of two, decided to write her own book. A series of them, actually. Her book series, Crafting Character, is a five-trait system of books with accompanying interactive plushies that help […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

Happy Campers

January 27, 2021 Leave a Comment

Endless Sun Surf School

Making the best of the 2020 season, local camps now look ahead to continue offering kids much-needed socialization with health and safety in mind.  Each quarter at the Acting Academy for Kids & Teens, kids produce a musical theater experience complete with singing and dancing.  “The crown jewel at AA4K is [our] Summer Performing Arts […]

Filed Under: Camps Tagged With: Sarah Mosqueda

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