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Una Travesía de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus Arteriosus
Read full article: Una Travesía de Supervivencia: El Viaje de Paulina Sandoval para Llegar a EE.UU. y Vencer al Truncus ArteriosusContra todo pronóstico, Henry sobrevivió gracias al trabajo y la dedicación de su equipo médico. Su madre, Neri, comparte su historia para inspirar a otros y crear conciencia en la Caminata del Corazón el próximo 27 de octubre a las 8 a.m. en Morgan's Wonderland Sports Complex.
San Antonio family shares miraculous story of 1-year-old boy born with rare congenital heart defect
Read full article: San Antonio family shares miraculous story of 1-year-old boy born with rare congenital heart defectA prenatal diagnosis prepared one San Antonio family and University Health staff for the birth of a little boy named Max.
‘I have a purpose’: Blood cancer survivor finds joy in family, crafts and supporting lifesaving research
Read full article: ‘I have a purpose’: Blood cancer survivor finds joy in family, crafts and supporting lifesaving researchEight months and five rounds of chemotherapy later, Audrey Ramsbacher was in remission. She knows others aren’t as lucky.
24th Annual Walk & Stroll celebrates, supports people with Down syndrome
Read full article: 24th Annual Walk & Stroll celebrates, supports people with Down syndromeThe 24th Annual Walk & Stroll hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas (DSASTX) and presented by Kym’s Angels Foundation took place on Saturday at River City Community Church.
Soles Walking 4 Souls to host annual fentanyl awareness walk
Read full article: Soles Walking 4 Souls to host annual fentanyl awareness walkFentanyl poisoning is a crisis that continues to surge across the United States. Fentanyl-related deaths have increased over the last four years and are responsible for taking the lives of 7,000 Texans alone.
Father keeps daughter’s memory alive through San Antonio’s Head for the Cure 5K
Read full article: Father keeps daughter’s memory alive through San Antonio’s Head for the Cure 5KDavid Flores honors his daughter’s memory by participating in the Head for the Cure 5K, turning loss into hope for families affected by brain cancer.
San Antonio Food Bank offers free pet food for families in need on Pet Hunger Awareness Day
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank offers free pet food for families in need on Pet Hunger Awareness DayThe San Antonio Food Bank is stepping up for Pet Hunger Awareness Day by providing free food for cats and dogs. Volunteers will be assisting 500 families through a drive-thru distribution, offering essential care for their furry friends. Two distributions are scheduled today, from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate, honor, remember people impacted by blood cancer at Light the Night
Read full article: Celebrate, honor, remember people impacted by blood cancer at Light the NightJoin KSAT and KSAT Community on Saturday, October 19, as the night sky is illuminated with hope and honor during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual walk — Light the Night.
Lace up your walking shoes to honor heart warriors, heart angels at the San Antonio Congenital Heart Walk
Read full article: Lace up your walking shoes to honor heart warriors, heart angels at the San Antonio Congenital Heart WalkThe Children’s Heart Foundation is hosting a family-friendly walk at Morgan’s Wonderland (Sports) to raise money for congenital heart defects research.
CAST Tech High mentorship program helps graduates transition to adulthood
Read full article: CAST Tech High mentorship program helps graduates transition to adulthoodTransitioning from high school to college or the workforce can be daunting for many students. For the past seven years, CAST Tech High School’s mentorship program has aimed to ease this transition, providing students with valuable guidance from experienced professionals.
How CAST Tech High School’s mentorship program is shaping the future of students
Read full article: How CAST Tech High School’s mentorship program is shaping the future of studentsAs high school seniors prepare to graduate and embark on their next chapter, the transition can be intimidating for some students.
Bexar County is seeking funding through federal grant to address elder abuse
Read full article: Bexar County is seeking funding through federal grant to address elder abuseThe grant would give the county $800,000 over four years. County leaders say they want to build a Senior Justice Assessment Center.
24th Annual Walk & Stroll celebrates, supports people with Down Syndrome
Read full article: 24th Annual Walk & Stroll celebrates, supports people with Down SyndromeThe Down Syndrome Association of South Texas celebrates 30 years of providing community service and prepares for their largest fundraising event.
San Antonio doctor describes warning signs of elder abuse as reported cases rise across Bexar County
Read full article: San Antonio doctor describes warning signs of elder abuse as reported cases rise across Bexar CountyBexar County leads the state for reported elder abuse cases and suggests more cases that go unreported.
Learn about support system for foster teens who age out of the system that keeps them from dangerous situations
Read full article: Learn about support system for foster teens who age out of the system that keeps them from dangerous situationsFoster care and support technically end when a child turns 18, but if those teens age out without programs or support, they can end up homeless, trafficked, or involved with drugs. That's why SJRC Texas provides programs to aid in that transition and ensure success.
San Antonio family encourages community to open their homes to foster children after adopting 4 children
Read full article: San Antonio family encourages community to open their homes to foster children after adopting 4 childrenSan Antonio and its surrounding areas are in need of foster families. While the process may seem daunting to some, one local family is trying to encourage others to help a child in need.
Push continues for more ‘kinship families’ to take in related children removed from their homes
Read full article: Push continues for more ‘kinship families’ to take in related children removed from their homesKeeping children in their community after they're removed from their homes is the point of kinship placements for foster kids. Allowing kids to stay with family, family friends, or trusted supporters can increase a child's chance for better outcomes.
Learn more about becoming a foster family, and how to support kids and teens in South Central Texas
Read full article: Learn more about becoming a foster family, and how to support kids and teens in South Central TexasLearn more about becoming a foster family, find resources and how to support kids and teens in Bexar County