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Strike A Chord: Fighting for Recess

June 28, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Dr. Shawn Ladda is a professor at Manhattan College, and used to be on the board at SHAPE America, a group that advocates...

Strike A Chord: Breathing in the South Bronx

June 26, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Briathny Merejo lives in the South Bronx. She’s in 6th grade and has severe asthma. She says sometimes when she walks down...

Strike A Chord: Keeping Kids in Motion

June 12, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Many parks around New York City run a program called Kids in Motion. It starts in the spring, and runs through the end of...

Strike A Chord: Finding Solace in Grief Through Sharing A Meal

March 10, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Augusta Falletta lost her brother to a car accident in 2014. She later stumbled upon The Dinner Party. It’s an organization...

Strike A Chord: Finding Support After Losing a Pet

March 09, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Heide Arbitter is the pet loss counselor at Bideawee in Manhattan. She leads a pet loss support group for people who have...

Strike A Chord: Finding Hope After Losing A Parent To Alzheimer's

March 08, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

About five years ago, Patricia Petersen’s mother became more forgetful, and she would often repeat herself. Her mother was...

Strike a Chord Panel Discussion: Coping with Loss

March 08, 2017|George Bodarky

Coping with the loss of someone or something you love can be one of life’s biggest challenges. Often, the pain of loss can...

Strike A Chord: Taking a LEAP!

March 07, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Michael Lichter lost his leg in a truck accident while moving his grandma to Florida. He says after the accident, and...

Strike A Chord: Finding Comfort in Camping

March 06, 2017|Blaine Kaniewski

Krista Collopy lost her father to a brain tumor when she was nine years old. Her grief stuck with her through her teen years...

Strike A Chord: Veterans Finding Strength Through Yoga

November 04, 2016|Blaine Kaniewski

Anu Bagwhati is walking me through her typical yoga routine. After serving five years in the Marine Corps, Anu had trouble...