Wilfre Mercedes got a heart transplant on January 6, 2021. Just 11 months later, the teen will play in his first high school soccer game on Tuesday for Dixie Hollins HS. "I'm a strong man, you know?" #BobbyOnTheRoad
“One thing you learn in the military is leave no soldier behind. So, in a community, I don’t want to leave any other family behind. I don’t want to leave any other student behind.”
Dewayne Kimble rushed into a burning building to save two children while serving in the Army in 1991. He was given the Soldiers Medal, the top honor in peace time. Now, he's aimed at helping children in Tampa Bay through his company, 'adopting' two schools in need. Story 5:55p
Only a few minutes away from this guy surprising 4yr old David. The #Riverview child has been battling cancer and @ChildDreamFund is giving him this husky puppy at 1pm. David has no idea!!
“What more could you want really been an audience that is there a sharing the experience with you in full of a lot of people who I know I love very much," said Patrick. PICS: Rob Davidson Photography
Patrick Fleitz remembers his first visit to Carnegie Hall. The Lakeland teacher and his son enjoyed a concert together in NYC. Two weeks ago, Patrick returned to the historic building, only this time, his son, Robert, was on the historic stage. "It's once in a lifetime"
Robert Fleitz learned to play piano from dad. He played at Carnegie on Oct 18, his mom's birthday. He won a music contest, which enabled him the chance to play Carnegie: "Such a special honor," he said. Patrick teaches piano at Robert’s former school Harrison School For the Arts.
I respect this man's dedication to his craft. Please pray for KARE 11 reporter Boyd Huppert, who reveals his cancer diagnosis https://t.co/UeqXztIeB6 via @KARE11
Marissa Acotto started a project two years ago and COVID delayed it a bit. But, today was the payoff. She converted 100 lbs of plastic bottle caps into a bench for her former elementary school. “She usually does something big. This is the biggest she’s done” #recycle#Dunedin
How's it feel to donate 300+ pairs of shoes & 700+ pairs of socks to @pascoschoolsGR kids in need? Abby Mendelsohn had to invent a new word to explain it: "Happy-cited" a combo of happy and excited. "It makes me feel magical because I’m helping someone else" Story5:55 @10TampaBay