Beccah Hendrickson
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Pennsylvania doctor inspired to find treatments for rare diseases after almost dying himself
"The way I look at is, I'm not supposed to be here and I don't know how long I will be, but as long as I am, I am on a mission to make sure that we find as many as these hidden cures and unlock them to save lives," said Dr. David Fajgenbaum. → Read More
Another dead whale washes up on Jersey Shore beach
A third humpback whale in about a month washed up at the Jersey Shore over the weekend, concerning both residents and conservationists. → Read More
New Jersey high school English teacher gives books away by the thousands
Larry Abrams, an English teacher at Lindenwold High School in New Jersey, started BookSmiles to give every kid free books. → Read More
Celebrity stylist grants wishes with free wigs
Celebrity stylist Martino Cartier from Sewell, New Jersey started Wigs and Wishes to help cancer patients. → Read More
Pennsylvania school district cancels Halloween parades over safety, inclusivity concerns
Some parents are upset over the decision, while others are relieved. → Read More
Artists welcome Ukrainian refugees to Philadelphia with 'Listening Loom'
The artists set up a table in Gifford Playground, where many refugees are settling, and provide arts and crafts for the kids, options to write letters back home, and a few sets of listening ears. → Read More
2 killed during 'unsanctioned' car event in Wildwood, NJ; 1 arrested
A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania man is facing charges after two people were killed in Wildwood, New Jersey during an "unsanctioned" car event known as H20i. → Read More
Recovery specialist uses his story to help those struggling with addiction get back on track
He works both in the hospital, helping get people into recovery, and on the streets, where he reaches out to people who are struggling. His message is that there is hope for everybody, as long as they are willing to be helped. → Read More
Blue Sage Hair Wellness Salon helps women regrow their hair
She has helped over a thousand people who are dealing with alopecia and hair thinning by not only treating their hair with natural solutions but also helping them change to a healthier lifestyle. → Read More
Hip hop icon Lady B honored with her own block in Philadelphia
Lady B was one of the first female rappers to put out a record and one of the first DJs to put the genre on the radio. The city of Philadelphia decided to honor her career by renaming the block she grew up on after her. → Read More
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia pays tribute to gun violence victims with memorial
In the memorial garden, they painted the names of victims on stones and put them beneath the memorial. It's become a place for the community to gather and reflect and also find peace. → Read More
Stealthy foxes steal from Pennsylvania porches
Neighbors in Media, Pennsylvania caught foxes on their Ring surveillance cameras stealing shoes and newspapers off of their porches. → Read More
Main Line Health hospital is fighting food insecurity with a farm built in its parking lot
The hospital turned one of its parking lots into Deaver Wellness Farm in order to provide patients in need with food and healthy recipes and to also give area kids lessons in healthy eating. → Read More
Cousins raise money for a cure with lemonade stand
A group of cousins is raising money for a cure to pediatric cancer with a lemonade stand! → Read More
Look Up! Project inspires trauma injury patients through art
Project participants decorate ceiling tiles with inspirational messages, giving patients something fun to do as they recover and a chance to improve their motor and cognitive skills through art. → Read More
Paws and Affection helps match service dogs with children with disabilities
A Pennsylvania non-profit is helping get service dogs to kids with disabilities. → Read More
This Pennsylvania homework club is helping kids succeed!
The Rising Stars Homework Club is helping kids in Wissahickon School District succeed! → Read More
The horses at Gateway HorseWorks are helping people heal from trauma
Gateway HorseWorks uses an emerging therapy called "equine-assisted psychotherapy" which pairs an equine specialist with a licensed mental health practitioner to help patients. → Read More
NJ school nurse saves life of student's grandmother
A South Jersey school nurse is being hailed as a hero for saving a grandmother's life during school dismissal earlier this year. → Read More
For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation gives patients a "break" from cancer
The non-profit partners with Woodloch Resort in the Poconos for all-inclusive trips, where every detail is taken care of. Families simply have to show up and relax. → Read More