This fall, Lake Nona folks came together with one common goal: to pack seeds for impoverished communities in Africa. Pioneers (https://www.pioneers.org/), across from Walmart on Narcoossee Road, hosted the event alongside local sponsors University Presbyterian Lake Nona (https://upc-lakenona.com/), and Cru https://www.cru.org/communities/ministries/gain.html). At the event, … [Read more...]
Larry’s Giant Subs Thank the Lake Nona Community in Irma’s Aftermath
Community involvement in the wake of a disaster is something that does not go unnoticed or disregarded, even simple acts of human compassion or loyalty. In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Larry’s Giant Subs of Lake Nona is happy to thank the community for their involvement in the aftermath of the storm. Larry’s has been a staple in the Lake Nona community for the past eight years, … [Read more...]
Rotary Update – 5th Annual World Polio Day
The Rotary Club of Lake Nona Lunch hosted a 5th Annual World Polio Day event on Oct. 24. The message: One Day, One Focus: Ending Polio. What Is Polio? Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. Most know it as poliovirus. The virus is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water. It can attack the … [Read more...]
Fisher House Construction Update
If a United States military veteran is an inpatient at the Orlando Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, they no longer have to bear living apart from their families or loved ones. One might inquire how this is made possible. The answer is simply a Fisher House. Showcased in the heart of Lake Nona's Medical City, the VA houses up to 134 military veterans.The … [Read more...]
2018 Tour de Cure – Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. The goals are to (1) raise awareness about the risk factors for diabetes and (2) encourage people to make lifestyle changes. These goals have become even more urgent since there is an alarming rise in the number of Americans with diabetes. The new figures from a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control show that cases of … [Read more...]
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