Neurofibromatosis advocates fighting for funding and awareness
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
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The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Everything inside Heart and Soul'd is donated, and after covering expenses, profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families around Delaware County.
While Heart and Soul'd, a consignment shop founded by sisters Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini, sells donated clothing, accessories and home goods, its true mission goes far beyond resale. After covering expenses, the profits go directly to foster and adoption-related services for families in and around Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
On this week's Spreading the Love, we're heading back to a small, but historic community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's called Timbuctoo; it's just 52 acres, but it holds an important piece of Black history in South Jersey. Wakisha Bailey has more on how a new historic marker is helping preserve that story.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
On this week's Spreading the Love, CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey introduces us to an award-winning duo who are redefining what strength, confidence and competition look like for young athletes.
On this week's Spreading the Love, CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey introduces us to an award-winning duo who are redefining what strength, confidence and competition look like for young athletes.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see.
Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, the lessons go far beyond ABCs and 123s. The school's philosophy is to teach children kindness, and help its little learners spread love to each other and their community.
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School were preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip.
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School was preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip to Florida on Tuesday. The team will make history as the first inner city public school to compete at the UCA Nationals, after winning regional competitions. Wakisha Bailey has more in this Spreading the Love segment.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
In the summer of 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood outside the gates of Girard College to deliver a message that would become one of the most powerful civil rights moments in Philadelphia's history. Six decades later, a 15-year-old who was there is sharing Dr. King's message to Philadelphia's youth. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
Emmy-winning artist and musician Bill Jolly is using his sharing his musical gifts with students across Philadelphia this holiday season. For Jolly, performing music is his way of spreading love. "We're here to help others," he says.
The team at American Airlines is helping support families in need during the holiday season by collecting gifts and spreading joy alongside the Salvation Army.
Mothers In Charge founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to share how the Joy of Sharing campaign makes a difference in the lives of children impacted by loss during the holiday season.
