Bama, Auburn join for tornado relief
Tuscaloosa News – July 15
…Former athletes and fans from the University of Alabama and Auburn University have come together to form the HEARTinDIXIE Foundation to raise money for tornado relief. The foundation, along with Unite|364, will host a three-day weekend, including an alumni flag football game to benefit The Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund…The HeartinDixie Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization comprised of athletes, supporters and committee members of Auburn University and the University of Alabama…
UA sophomore fights to walk again after suffering injuries during April 27th tornado
The Weather Channel – July 14
Tonight we’re checking in on the deadly tornado in Alabama. Right now we want to tell you about one student from the University of Alabama who’s fighting to walk again,…It’s been nearly three months since tornadoes ravaged the deep south and among the hardest hit areas is Tuscaloosa, Alabama…University of Alabama sophomore Chelsea Thrash survived the tornado but suffered a near fatal spinal cord injury after being thrown from her second floor apartment… But now, almost three months later, she’s walking again when doctors never thought she would
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UA holds nutrition and fitness camp
FOX6 (Birmingham) – July 14
the University of Alabama’s first ever nutrition and fitness camp targets 8 to 12 year olds…
Stallings known for role as father
Tuscaloosa News – July 15
…Johnny Stallings was born with Down syndrome and doctors recommended Stallings and his wife institutionalize him. Instead, Stallings and Johnny redefined the way millions regard people with Down syndrome. “They always had unconditional love toward each other,” said Martha Cook, director of the University of Alabama’s Rise program. “He didn’t mind walking around holding Johnny’s hand or cutting Johnny’s food up. It just came naturally to him.”…Stallings’ most notable contribution to Tuscaloosa is The Stallings Center, headquarters for the Rise program on the UA campus. The program serves children with physical and developmental difficulties…
Tuscaloosa News – July 15