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Magnum 7 Fundraiser in Hamtramck – Sponsored by Blake’s Hard Cider and Stroh’s Brewing

Magnum PI 7 Party

For the seventh consecutive year the Magnum 7 Magnum P.I. themed party in Hamtramck will be held at Whiskey in the Jar in downtown Hamtramck. This year’s event is sponsored by Blake’s Hard Cider and Stroh’s Brewing. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Hero Foundation and The Wade Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please join us on August 16th at …

Surviving Pancreatic Cancer

cancer survivor month

It’s not often you see the words “surviving” and “pancreatic cancer” in the same sentence.  14+ years ago, we watched my dad, at 52-years-old, fight the vicious disease with intensity.  I never would’ve dreamed I would be here today interviewing him about his experience for Cancer Survivors Month. It was an honor and a privilege, dad.  We love you so …

Guest Post: It’s Worth The Scar

Melanoma ribbon

If someone hadn’t told me, I would have had no idea that May was Melanoma Awareness Month. Athletes aren’t wearing specific colored gear, ribbons aren’t being tied around trees, porch lights aren’t changing color and I have yet to see the Melanoma Awareness lapel pin on anyone’s suit coat….but I should be aware.  I should have been aware because while …

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month

may brain tumor awareness month

Every cause has a month, but for several of us at the Hero Foundation, brain tumor awareness month hits very close to home. First, a quick note on brain tumors if you don’t know much about their prevalence in the United States: This year nearly 24,000 adults will be diagnosed with a brain tumor Nearly 4,000 children will also be …