North Texans Unite to Race For a Cure in Plano

22nd Annual Race for the Cure in Plano Supports Local Breast Health Services

With a time of 23:07.23, Jamie Rogers, a five-year breast cancer survivor, beamed as she clenched the Top Survivor running time on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen North Texas Plano Race for the Cure®. Jamie shared, “When my doctor first found the lump, I was just 27.  My doctor didn’t believe the lump was any big deal, but wanted me to get it checked anyway.  The radiologist was convinced the lump was not cancer, and proposed three options: don’t do anything, come back in 6 months to check progression, or biopsy.  I am so glad I chose to biopsy the lump because if had I waited, my stage 1 diagnosis could have been much worse.  Early detection is key to saving lives.”

Hawaiian Falls Waterparks – 16 New Rides

With locations in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, there’s more fun in every direction at Hawaiian Falls Waterparks. This summer brings 16 new rides! Have a blast on a new slide, learn about water in a splash camp, or book a group event or birthday.

Here’s a sample of what you and your family can enjoy at one of the five locations of Hawaiian Falls Waterparks! Also, look below for a link to discounts and coupons!

The Hawaiian Halfpipe at Hawaiian Falls Mansfield sends you down a huge drop, catapults you up three stories and backwards for a spectacular finish.

Hawaiian Falls - Halfpipe - Mansfield

4th of July Crafts for Kids with Special Needs

by Stephanie Arbetter

With those summer days inching along, it is easy to run out of ways to keep kids busy. If your children are tired of sidewalk chalk, then perhaps some arts and 4th of July crafts are just what they need!

The following two crafts are courtesy of the staff at Block Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Block Institute is an educational facility in New York City dedicated to providing services to children and adults with special needs ranging from global development delays to cerebral palsy and many other conditions.

The two crafts below were specifically thought of for children with special needs, but most any child will find these fun 4th of July crafts enjoyable!

Straw Painting