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It Will Never Define Me: Jovani’s OMS Journey
“Although OMS will always be a part of Joey's story, it will never define him.” - The Sanchez FamilyJovani Sanchez is like many 13-year-olds; he enjoys hanging out at the beach, going on hikes and designing video games. But unlike most kids his age, Joey has spent...
read moreBeating The Odds: Valentino’s OMS Journey
“Here we are eight years later, and Valentino beat the odds.” - The Ricciotti family A smile is worth a thousand words, that’s why Valentino Ricciotti’s family was so confused when seemingly overnight, his smile just vanished. Little did they know, the once happy...
read moreKicking It Into Remission: Grayson’s OMS Journey
“We are looking forward to the day Grayson kicks OMAS into remission.” - The Erbes FamilyFour-year-old Grayson Erbes acts like your typical preschooler. He loves football, skateboarding, and playing outside with his brother and sister. But Grayson is far from...
read moreAlways A Warrior: Emme’s OMS Journey
“The battles you fight can be rough, but you will always be a warrior.” - Emme Ritzenthaler Emme is not your typical teen, while she’s excited about planning her future, it’s the past that’s made her journey to get here more difficult. Diagnosed with OMS at the age of...
read moreTaking On Anything: Alexa’s OMS Journey
“She has shown, so far, she can take on anything thrown her way.” Alexa Jennings is a busy pre-teen, dividing her time between friends, volleyball, girl scouts, and church. She excels in school and hopes to one day become a teacher. Alexa’s future looks bright despite...
read moreThe Drive To Succeed: Will’s OMS Journey
“He has to work harder for things the rest of us take for granted, but he never complains, and his drive to succeed is astounding.” - The Jenney Family“Will had been a perfectly normal, happy baby until one day -- out of the blue -- he wasn’t. Our healthy boy, who had...
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Pirouline Straws, Mystery & Magic | DIY Crafts & Recipes
Summer is almost here, and for many of us, that means more time by the pool or in the yard. So if you’re looking for a fun way to make your favorite poolside drink fancier or a new game to burn off some energy, here are our favorite DIY crafts and recipes of the week....
read moreFeed The Birds & Your Kids | Craft & Recipe Ideas At Home
Whether you’re slowly starting to get back to your pre-COVID life or are still isolated at home, we could all use a few new ideas to keep the kids busy. Here are some of our favorite craft and recipe finds this week. Let’s start with one of our more sophisticated...
read moreBaking and Gaming From Home
Still stuck inside and looking for something new to try? Search no further than Pirouline’s Nutella Berry Cookie Shots and a game that involves a lot of candy. Sound like a fun time? Here are some of our favorite picks to help keep you and your family busy. Let’s...
read morePicking The Perfect Piece | Ideas To Keep Your Family Busy
The game of Jenga is known for the art of picking the right piece to move. While our lives might feel a bit like this classic game right now, keep in mind, Jenga is also known for its ability to make us forget our worries, even if just for a moment. A new twist on the...
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