Erin MacPherson
ABC2NEWS
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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Spreading awareness about paralyzed veterans and the difficulties people with disabilities face
Paralyzed Veterans of America is an organization that helps veterans with spinal cord injuries. For 75 years, the PVA has supplied a support system for paralyzed and disabled heroes. → Read More
Veterans helping veterans: 'The camaraderie they share is next to nothing'
Partners in Care has been helping elderly adults remain independent since 1993. → Read More
11-year-old smiles through sickle cell diagnosis
Johns Hopkins Children's Center helps thousands of patients, around the world, every year. → Read More
Three strokes later, Baltimore County Teenager grateful to be alive
"I’m a living miracle and you can help to facilitate miracles by donating to Johns Hopkins Children's Center" → Read More
Voice for Veterans: National non-profit helps veterans through therapy
He dealt with a lot as a Marine. At the time, he focused on staying tough and being physically strong while mental health was diminishing. → Read More
Twin sisters diagnosed with rare blood disease need your help finding a cure
Right now, there's a national blood shortage. The American Red Cross is reporting a 10% decrease in the amount of people donating blood since the beginning of the pandemic. → Read More
Fly through the pages of a veteran's Vietnam war experience from the treetops
Russell Pettis is a Vietnam war veteran. He was a sophomore in college, just 21, when he was drafted in the war. → Read More
Work out with veterans before Super Bowl snacking
Honoring our fallen heroes, while giving back to wounded veterans and staying active. That's what Catch-A-Lift is all about. → Read More
103 y/o World War II Veteran continues service by helping others
December 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On this day 80 years ago, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii killing nearly 2,500 Americans. That was what triggered the United Stated to enter World War II, declaring war on Japan. → Read More
Music Mends Minds: Magical Memories
Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s in America. More than 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide. → Read More
A look inside the Edgewood American Legion
"It's great to be able to walk in here and talk to fellow veterans." → Read More
PVA helps paralyzed veterans readjust to life after their injury
It’s been 75 years since Paralyzed Veterans of America was created. PVA started after World War II soldiers came home with spinal cord injuries and didn’t know how to face the challenges ahead. → Read More
AAA: Gas prices up more than a dollar, highest in seven years
Gas prices are up more than a dollar compared to this time last year. In Maryland we're a few cents less than the national average. The national average per gallon is $3.42, up more than $1.30 since last year. In Maryland, the average is $3.38, compared to $2.19 last year. According to AAA, the last time prices his this mark was September 2014. Experts say gas is so expensive right now because… → Read More
Wreaths Across America seeks help to honor our fallen heroes
Wreaths Across America was created to remember and honor our fallen heroes, while teaching others about their lives. Each year this organization works with volunteers to out wreaths on graves hundreds of thousands of graves. → Read More
Vietnam Veteran's service kept him out of harms way until his friend was in danger
WMAR-2 News highlights veterans throughout area all year long so Veteran's Day is even more of a special day. WMAR-2 News met Vietnam Veteran, Frank Maher. He was drafted in the Army in 1968 while he was a student at the University of Baltimore. He said, "that was an eye opener." He didn't want to go into the military but he did his job well and everything he could to help his fellow soldiers.… → Read More
Army Veteran, former NSA spy writes to cope with trauma from Vietnam War
Tom Glenn is an award-winning author who published six books and 17 short stories. → Read More
East Baltimore veteran served in two branches of the military in two major wars
Gerald Eldridge Sr. is a 20-year veteran. He served in two branches of the military in two major ways. He started off in the army, joining right after graduating from Dumbar High School. "The economy was so bad and I was from a large family. I thought it was good to go and get some kind of income coming in to help my family," said Eldridge. So he went from the streets of East Baltimore to the… → Read More
GMA honors healthcare workers at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Healthcare workers at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital are being honored on Good Morning America. It's part of their 'Rise & Shine' series as the country begins to open back up. → Read More
What you need to know about the 2020 Census Data
Maryland ranked ninth in the nation in self-response to the census for the latest data collection. → Read More
Spirit, American Airlines cancel flights, leave passengers frustrated
BALTIMORE, md. — Spirit and American Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights leaving many passengers stranded. Some passengers have decided not to book again and have canceled their entire trip instead. Multiple customers say they arrived to the airport with no idea that their flight was canceled or delayed. The airlines say the flights are canceled due to "weather and operational… → Read More