Each year, parents of over 15,000 children will hear the words, “Your child has cancer.” On average, about 43 children are diagnosed with cancer every day and the average age is six years old. Over 40,000 children undergo treatment for cancer each year, so a local motorcycle club is intervening. On Saturday, April 21, the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club set out to take down … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Lieutenant Colonel Michele Cooke
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes. This month’s hero is currently serving and has been for over 25 years. Meet Michele Cooke. “[At] 17, I … [Read more...]
Amazon Donates to Future Through STEM
Everyone knows of Amazon, and by now, most of the Nonahood is well aware of the giant company staking ground right in our backyard. The massive 850,000-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center is scheduled to have its doors open just in time for the 2018 holiday season. The colossal building is located on Boggy Creek Road, just past the accompanying 417 exit. You … [Read more...]
Nona Your Neighbor: Giridhar Venkatraman
Born in India, Giri Venkatraman’s story is one of richness and the overcoming of many difficulties to get where he is today. Venkatraman is dedicated to many very important causes and is passionate about Lake Nona and Central Florida, making him an ideal candidate for this month’s edition of Nona Your Neighbor. NHN: What brought you to Lake Nona? GV: I was an ENT (ear, … [Read more...]
In the Garden: Why Grow Vegetables in a Community Garden?
As a society, we are trending toward healthy, clean eating. There are many motivations that cause families to question their eating habits and overall health. As people understand more about how environmental factors and foods affect the body, we are questioning the standards that have been deemed acceptable. Is it acceptable for there to be a paragraph of ingredients in a … [Read more...]
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