Earlier this week I watched a mother lay her sweet 13-year-old child to rest. After a year-long battle with cancer, Kimberly’s fight was over and an entire community turned out to honor her at h
I typically look forward to the celebration of the New Year. It’s a time when I try to recommit myself to goals that will bring about positive changes in my life. And while I don’t declar
One of my fondest memories from this summer was the time our family spent watching the Olympics together. My children are each committed athletes themselves, so regardless of the sport we were watch
By Christine Vara It’s August and every where you turn students are preparing to return to school. College students are often the first ones to return to campus, and today it is not uncommon for
By Frankie Milley, Meningitis Angels Meningitis Angels was founded in memory of Ryan Wayne Milley, only child of Bob and Frankie Milley. Ryan died at the age of 18 from meningococcal meningitis. Frank
By Lynn Bozof Lynn Bozof is one of five founding members of the National Meningitis Association. As World Meningitis Day approaches, it’s a good reminder for all of us to take stock of whether our
By Lynn Bozof Lynn Bozof is one of five founding members of the National Meningitis Association. It’s great news that there is now a second vaccine licensed for meningococcal meningitis. Unfortuna
We’re discussing vaccines recommended for babies from April 24 – April 30 for National Infant Immunization Week. Join the conversation on social media by using #LetsTalkAboutVaxBaby. If
You didn’t need to see his gold medal to know Nick Springer was a champion. We knew him as a fierce advocate for immunization, but he was also a talented athlete and a devoted friend. When he wa
Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Vaccine Education Center, joined Vaccinate Your Family’s Executive Director, Amy Pisani, on Monday, January 25,