Nick Di Brizzi Jr is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Breathe Like A Boss Foundation which supports people living with cystic fibrosis have access to exercise equipment. Continue reading Cystic fibrosis double-lung transplant recipient started a kindness domino in honor of his donor
Parents and caregivers shape the trajectory of optimal development for their children through each interaction. Continue reading “Parents and caregivers have an important role as their children’s first teachers in life”
Dance for PD bring the ‘magic and joy’ of dance around the world to those living with Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading Dance for PD are translating the art and science of dance for those with Parkinson’s disease
Associate Professor Thomas Niederkrotenthaler shares how positive stories have a role in suicide prevention. He also shares how Logic’s 1-800 song led to an increase in calls to Lifeline. Continue reading How a hip hop song from 2017 potentially saved lives by increasing calls to a suicide prevention hotline
According to the United Nations, approximately 3.6 billion people do not have access to safe and effective toilets. Continue reading “How access to sanitation is a human right that improves quality of life”
Preventable eye diseases are a major cause of blindness in India. In 1976, ophthalmologist Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy, or Dr. V as he is affectionately known as, wanted to do something about this. Dr. V was inspired by the efficiency of the fast food industry and wondered if a similar model could be replicated in healthcare. Continue reading “Aravind is preventing needless blindness with compassion and technology”
At 19, Addison Brasil had already lost his brother to cancer and his father suicide. After being in a car accident that left his close friend dead and his own walking ability limited, Addison learned of the importance of channeling grief, trauma, sadness, and anxiety as a man in a hyper-masculine society. Continue reading “Addison Brasil: Tethering an online community for men’s mental health”
Pandit Dasa immigrated from India with his family when he was just a child. With no money in their pockets, Pandit witnessed firsthand the importance of working hard. Over the years, Pandit would learn to define his own life based on those same experiences. Continue reading “Pandit Dasa: A monk’s guide to life”
When Jay Feldman was arrested at 17, he thought his life was finished. But over the course of 12 years, he would quickly discover the meaning of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and passion. Continue reading “Jay Feldman: From doctor to entrepreneur”
