In 2017, it is estimated that 15,270 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 years will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,790 will die of the disease in the United States. Though cancer in children is much rarer than in adults, it is the leading cause of death in disease past infancy in the United States. Cannonball Kids’ cancer (CKc), based in Winter Park, is a nonprofit … [Read more...]
Local Lake Nona Athlete to Participate in the Regional Drive, Chip and Putt at TPC Sawgrass LC
Eight-year-old Briel Royce will be participating in the Regional Drive, Chip and Putt at TPC Sawgrass, an incredibly competitive golf championship. It’s held in September at the Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by the Golf Channel. Briel will be the first from the Nonahood to participate in this prestigious … [Read more...]
Talented LNHS Artist Designs Mural at Innovation Middle School
Nina Lemos, a Lake Nona High School (LNHS) student, has painted a new mural at Innovation Middle School. The mural, a stunning piece of artwork designed by Nina herself, is of the Innovation Middle School Crest and resides in front of the administration lobby. I was able to talk to Nina and her mother, Sonia, about Nina’s involvement with the mural and her future artistic … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Safety Tips
According to current forecasts, Hurricane Irma is projected to hit the Central Florida area on Monday, September 11th, at 2am. The storm is likely to hit as a Category 3 storm, with winds reaching up to 120mph, though Wednesday and Thursday, the storm is expected to slam the Caribbean as a Category 4 or 5; the highest category for a hurricane. ABC News reports that that … [Read more...]
Nemours CareConnect Helps Victims in Texas
Lake Nona, Florida-September 2017 Lake Nona local hospital Nemours is offering Texas families free access to its board certified pediatricians over a smartphone, tablet or the internet. Nemours CareConnect has been providing live video visits to families in five states, starting in 2015. This service, though not typically available in Texas, is being offered temporarily … [Read more...]