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Heroes on the Homefront: Help for servicemembers & family

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:08:49 GMT

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is a one-stop shop for help for service members and their families at MacDill Air Force Base.

Heroes on the Homefront gather at a special place

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:23:49 GMT

Even here, surrounded by military memorabilia and stirring stories, it's a tough call: Is Memorial Day for celebrating? Or only for somber reflection?

Hero Central: Bailey Monarch

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:30:23 GMT

Bailey Monarch, 17, is recovering from anorexia and is organizing the first annual Tampa Bay National Eating Disorder Association Walk at Al Lopez Park in Tampa.

Hero Central: Steve Yerrid

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:30:03 GMT

Steve Yerrid is a local attorney who has raised over a million dollars to help fight pediatric cancer.

Hero Central: John Rose

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:20:45 GMT

John Rose is a finalist for Instructional Support Employee of the Year.

Hero Central: Volunteer doctors impacting Polk County

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:47:45 GMT

The We Care of Polk County program links volunteer medical specialists and clinics with uninsured patients who have serious medical conditions.

Hero Central: Dr. Jennifer Cook

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:29:29 GMT

Dr. Cook is the co-founder of an organization that provides free medical assistance to people who live in third world countries.

Reader's Digest recognizes local man's spirit of giving

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:51:27 GMT

This year marks the 21st year Delwyn Collins has worked to save up his money for Hillsborough County's Foster Angels program, which ensures each child in foster care gets a gift during the holidays.

Hero Central: Toys for Tots

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:48:17 GMT

The Toys for Tots program hopes to collect 50,000 toys for needy families this holiday season.

Hero Central: High school teacher saves a life

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:32:26 GMT

Rob Melendi administered CPR to a motorcycle rider who was involved in a collision on I-275 in September.

Hero Central: Palmetto educators giving back to the community

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:18:07 GMT

It has often been said that when you do something positive for others your deeds are returned "two-fold." A Palmetto couple has been giving back to their community for more than thirty years.

Hero Central: Successful cook shares her story

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:10:29 GMT

Tara Gilio has overcome a learning disability to become a successful cook at Oystercatchers restaurant in Tampa.

Hero Central: Cynthia Pinckney feeding the hungry

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:11:59 GMT

Cynthia Pinckney formed her own ministry to help feed the hungry in Hillsborough County.

Hero Central: Hispanic Woman of the Year

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:33:07 GMT

Margarita Romo is the founder of Farm Workers Self Help Incorporated, and was named Hispanic Woman of Year by Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc.

Tampa hotel designated 'Autism Friendly'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:32:43 GMT

The Wyndam hotel beame the first hotel in Tampa to be designated as "Autism Friendly."

Hero Central: Teen collects books for Dover Elementary

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:54:31 GMT

Mark Burgan, a student at Newsome High School, wanted the kids to have books to read at home.

Hero Central: Rotary International Volunteer

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:27:17 GMT

Joanne Pistorius was one of the first women allowed to join Rotary in the Tampa Bay area.

Hero Central: Kids Wish Network

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:46:13 GMT

Jamie and Joy Buffa have been stuffing bags with supplies at the Kids Wish Network in Holiday. The bags are distributed to terminally ill, abused and homeless kids around the Bay area.

Hero Central: 16-year-old making a difference

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:45:47 GMT

Kierstein Nelson volunteers to feed the homeless at churches in Lakeland, and is a recent winner of a Kohl's Department Scholarship Award.

Hero Central: 10-year-old starts foundation to fight cancer

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:13:38 GMT

10-year-old Leigh Marie Dittman has a rare form of bone cancer and started a foundation to help raise money for Shiners Hospital for Children in Tampa and to benefit other kids.