Taylor Hooton Foundation Marks 20-Year Milestone at All-Star Gala
Pictured above (l-r): Chelsey Hooton, Don Hooton, Jr., Don Hooton, Sr., Gwen Hooton, Aidan Mikulas, Mackenzie Mikulas, Avery Mikulas, and, Kylee (dog) By Alicia Wanek
Category : VIP Awards
Mom on a Misson to Raise Funds and Awareness
By Deb Silverthorn According to Elyse Barnard’s daughter Hallie Bea, the “I” in VIP stands for Inspiring, as GLF would have it, but also Important, Incredible and Intelligent. The
Meet a 10-Year-Old ‘Hero’ Who is Fired Up to Save Lives
By Deb Silverthorn Hallie Bea Barnard was just five pounds at birth and at 13 months old a blood test provided a diagnosis of Diamond-Blackfan
From Grief to Growth
How one mom took her greatest pain and turned it into her life message BY KARYN BRODSKY When it comes to the death of a
How Poverty Produced a Platform
An epiphany that inspired leadership, lifelong learning and a commitment to literacy BY KARYN BRODSKY Raising oneself up from extreme poverty is a major challenge
Into the Air
How an intervention by Plano parents saved their daughter’s life BY KARYN BRODSKY What if you learned that your teen planned to run away to
From Persistence to Patients
Accomplished physician proves that brains triumph over bigotry BY KARYN BRODSKY How would it feel to be incredibly intelligent and dedicated, yet delegitimized
Jo Ann Pugh
Tackling Personal Obstacles To Reach Her Goals Personal obstacles can take a toll on an individual, especially if that individual grew up with
Major League Dad
Don Hooton’s Mission: Keeping Kids Safe from Steroids by Kristin Ciccarelli When he isn’t on the road, spreading the word on the dangers of Appearance
