Dr. Gwenn’s Huffington Post Blog
Today is MPS awareness day. MPS is a rare genetic disease that occurs in 1 out of every 25,000 live births. MPS stands for mucopolysaccharidoses and is actually “a family of rare, potentially fatal genetic diseases that occur because of [...]
With this week’s ice storms and a colder New England December than I recall in a long while, it can be easy to take for granted warmth. But the truth is many people today are without heat and electricity and [...]
After I posted about Cookies For Kids Cancer cookie drive, I was contacted by Liz Flynn Scott, Alex Scott’s mom. Alex is the child who Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is named after and the founder of the idea and the [...]
With toys on my mind this week with holiday shopping and Hanukkah starting next week…much earlier than I think my being can become wrapped around at the moment…reminding everyone of needy kids in general seems the way to start my [...]
TheFindGreen, a webiste aimed at eco-conscious shoppers, just put out tips for finding “environmentally-friendly, safe and nontoxic toys”. These tips make a great deal of sense are are worth considering. Here they are, reprinted from the press release with the [...]
This time of year I always try to let you know about charities that help kids. While researching a recent article, I was introduced to an amazing group of parents who work tirelessly to raise money and awareness for childhood [...]
Great minds think alike! Dr. Bryan and I seem to be on the same wave length today…. I, too, was contacted by Ruth Hoffman from the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation about an important petition. The press release I received gave [...]
With Christmas just less than a week away, we all have gifts, and giving, on our minds. In line with my past posts on ways to give, I want to tell you about one more very worthwhile charity, Toys for [...]
One treat I always enjoy during Thanksgiving weekend is watching one of the Harry Potter movies on TV with my family. They, of course, have already read the books and seen the movie but that never stops them from watching [...]
The shopping season is officially upon us – as of midnight last night in fact. If only it were that easy for everyone – many families in our own communities have barely enough resources to provide food and shelter let [...]
