What is Dystonia?

  Jenn Marie, a person with dystonia, answers this question in her own words:
 
 
Credits:
Photographer/Art Director: Cave Canem
Lighting/Second Photographer: Scott Ralston
Stylist: Kelsey Troberg            
Hair: Jessee Skittrall
Model: Jenn Marie
Makeup Artist: Sheila Birashk
Courtesy SPA Studios  http://seattlephoto.org
What is Dystonia?
Dystonia is a little known neurological disorder that affects around 500,000 people in North America. It literally means bad muscle tone, but can [...]

We Have Adopted…And He’s Missing!!

That’s right…..but sadly he was missing before we adopted him.  You may recall my recent post introducing LostNMissing’s “Candle For A Cause” campaign.  I was happy to donate to LostNMissing’s efforts and “adopt” a missing person for our family to pray for his safe return.  We received our beautifully scented (Orange Cranberry Mist) candle, together [...]

LostNMissing’s “Candle For A Cause”

 
Along with the candle you will receive a photograph banner of one specific missing loved person that you can “adopt” in your thoughts. There will be no duplication of adopted missing loved ones.  The person assigned to you will be a missing loved one and you will be notified once they have been located.  The [...]

Preventing Hearing Loss in Children and Teens

Did you know that when MP3 players are purchased as gifts, the majority of purchasers are moms? That finding emerged at the Mommy Tech summit at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show.
 
But do you know about the potential risks? Kids often don’t know how to use audio technology safely and they can harm their hearing [...]

Will You Be “Home For The Holidays?”

Will you be home for the holidays? If the answer is “yes” then you should count yourself blessed.
It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to gather around the table and give thanks and enjoy a wonderful meal with the people we love. It’s Thanksgiving! If you are reading this article on your [...]

Loved and Missing

Please take a few moments and view this slideshow. You might recognize someone who is missing and whose family is trying to find them.  If you do recognize them, please contact the telephone number on the banner.  If you cannot catch the number on the banner during the slideshow, please visit www.LostNMissing for a more [...]

“Give Thanks. Walk.” for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

“Give Thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not.”
Give thanks. Walk. Quick Facts
What is the Give thanks. Walk.?
On Saturday, November 21, 2009, St. Jude supporters in 40 communities across the country will join together to participate in the Give thanks. Walk., an exciting family-friendly 5K walk to [...]

LostNMissing’s Founder as Finalist in ABC’s THE VIEW “Ultimate Volunteer Contest”

We’re pleased to announce that Cynthia Caron, Executive Director-Founder, of LostNMissing, Inc.,  has placed as one of ten candidates in ABC’s THE VIEW  “Ultimate Volunteer Contest.”  Please take the time to vote for Cynthia and her dedicated work of the past four years in volunteering her services to help the families of lost and missing [...]