Boston Children’s Hospital patient defying the odds after 22 years of treatment for rare illness

As young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have talked to their teen about some aspect of virtual betting, a national poll suggests. But over half of parents aren't aware of their state's legal age for online gambling, and one in six admit they probably wouldn't know if their child…

This week, Tampa Bay Downs begins another exciting year of live horse racing and they have one particular jockey who's separating herself from the field, because of what she's doing on and off the track. Skyler Spanabel, 24, always wanted to be a professional jockey but didn't realize that she wanted to add a nursing career on the side until she…

Chris Snow died Saturday night, but he left a legacy that his family, the Calgary Flames and the city will never forget. He was a fixture in the Flames' organization, a devoted father and husband and a driving force for ALS research. After four years of fighting and defying the odds of a terminal illness, Snow died Saturday at the age of 42. Chris…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Ask Echo Bennett about her 14-year-old son Gavin, and, like most parents, words gush like river rapids down a waterfall. "He's fun. Charismatic. Outgoing," Echo said. "He's a little opinionated. I think he gets that from me. He's just a ball of energy. He really likes meeting people and making friends." Ask…

This week, the Korn Ferry Tour travels to Ohio for the 2023 Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship. The 2023 Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship will be played at the Ohio State University Golf Club (Scarlet Course) in Columbus, Ohio. The golf course is a par 71 that measures approximately 7444 yards. Before I discuss my favorite…

There are few sporting events that have more history and pageantry than the Kentucky Derby. This isn't just a horse race. It's a social event! It's an excuse to get dressed up in your best suit or your favorite hat and enjoy a mint julip with friends. Derby watch parties are nothing new, but what about watching this year's Kentucky Derby at Kinnick…

Sweden has been regarded as a leading example of gender equality around the world, but when it comes to work-related stress, things are far from equal. Eighty percent of workers on sick leave because of stress between July 2019 and July 2022 were women, statistics by Sweden's Social Insurance Agency show. Recent numbers show the amount of women on…

American Cornwall resident Mary Framptom-Price loves horses so much she ended up rescuing four and writing a children's book about their interactions. Mary, who retired with her English husband to South East Cornwall a decade or so ago, having spent her career in academia in Boston, has been riding horses since she was five. When she heard of the…

A disabled British racing driver who was once told he might not ever walk again is now fundraising to compete in a 24-hour racing event at a Formula 1 track in Mexico after some successful races this year. Jonathan Ogden has been diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis, which some people would say are…

The foundation behind a New Zealand children's hospital says "time pressures" were behind the rejection of a $520000 donation from Golden Eagle winner Mark Chittick, rubbishing claims it tried to distance itself from horse racing and betting. Chittick, who runs Waikato Stud, on Wednesday revealed the Starship Foundation declined the chance to…

Every year, the Boston Bruins outdo themselves with Halloween costumes. I'm not sure who is behind all of the masked madness...maybe the captain, Bergeron? If I were a betting man, I would give some credit to #63 - Brad Marchand. Regardless of who is in charge of it, the Boston Bruins absolutely CRUSH their Halloween costumes every year. This year,…

Rugby League legend Rob Burrow's devoted wife burst into tears after the terminally ill sportsman star told her to move on with someone else after he passes away. The ex-Leeds Rhino rugby star, 40, who was devastatingly diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 says his'superhero' childhood sweetheart Lindsey is the reason he is still…

Leeds Rhinos legend Rob ­Burrow's "superhero" wife was brought to tears when he urged to find someone else after he dies. In December 2019, the dad-of-three was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and says he is still alive because of wife Lindsey, 39. NHS physiotherapist Lindsey said: "He always says: 'Find someone else, you're still…

Rugby league legend Rob ­Burrow's "superhero" wife is reduced to floods of tears when he urges her to find someone else when he dies. Dad-of-three Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 and says he is still alive because of wife Lindsey, 39. NHS physiotherapist Lindsey said: "He always says: 'Find someone else, you're still…

Melbourne, Australia, 29 September 2022 | tennis.com.au The Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF), the official charity of Tennis Australia, has teamed up with like-minded charities to inspire brighter futures for children and young people facing adversity through the power of tennis. The ATF hosted a family day out last week at Tennis HQ in Melbourne…

A family's brush with a double tragedy is the inspiration for an upcoming charity walk after skilled surgeons in Hull saved the lives of both a mum and her baby. In 2018, Lottie Thompson, then 7 months pregnant, was rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary after suffering a suspected eclamptic seizure and a bleed on the brain, with her husband Kevin being…

Heartfelt tributes have been paid following the death of Annie Pyne who was born with an extremely rare'childhood Alzheimer's' and miraculously defied all the survival odds for many years. The'happy and loveable' 26-year-old was one of only 140 known people in the country to suffer from Niemann-Pick, a cruel rare degenerative disease slowly robs…

A woman who was suffering from chest pains had to be driven to hospital by her boyfriend after they waited two hours for an ambulance - then she'died' for five minutes after suffering a cardiac arrest in an A&E waiting room. Natalie McMorran, 37, woke up in the middle of the night with chest pains and urged partner Thomas Tapping, 35, to call 999…

The mum of a Lanarkshire schoolboy who fought an aggressive form of blood cancer is aiming to raise vital cash to help provide equipment for the ward which saved her son's life. Eleven-year-old Mark Cannon - known as'Wee Mark' - was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last August. Now his mum Sharlene, along with three work friends, are…

Meet our amazing Pride of Birmingham winners. These are people who have battled against the odds to make a difference to other people's lives. The event, in partnership with TSB, took place last night (Monday March 7) at the University of Birmingham's Great Hall. More than 40 celebrities attended the red carpet extravaganza to celebrate the city's…

His daughter, Nelunka Ormandy, said her father, a spinal physician, would often "pop into work" and emerge hours later, even on his days off. "Growing up it certainly became our second home," she said. Anthony spent more than 40 years at the Burwood Spinal Unit, impacting the lives of thousands of people. His dedication contributed to the…

CJ Cooper, 22, won £3000 from bets placed on her tips at Cheltenham races. She had four out of five winning results in a Lucky 31 and also had a treble with the bookies CJ Cooper (left) and gifts delivered to the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton A kind-hearted racegoer has spent her entire Cheltenham winnings on Christmas toys for…

An eight-year-old girl medics predicted would never walk has amazed doctors with her recovery after forming an attachment to a gentle Welsh pony. Daisy Pritchard, from Wrexham, now walks and goes to mainstream school Ysgol Maes y Llan, after suffering brain damage following a heart operation when she was 21-months-old. Mum Eileen Pritchard was left…

Deirdre McDonnell, 34, can now stand tall for the first time after undergoing the pioneering MAGEC rod operation. The surgery, also known as the magnetic expansion control system, involves the insertion of a magnetic rod that is screwed onto the spine and controlled externally in order to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis. Up until now, the…

A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy, who was given a 10 per cent survival rate, has defied the odds after surviving a horrific van crash. Kyron Bytheway was'going about his daily life' cycling when he was hit by a van on Wharrad Close, Redditch on October 8 at around midday. He was rushed to Birmingham Children's Hospital where he underwent more than 9 hours of…