In late 2014, NY Times Magazine shared a wealth of articles about seniors. Celebrating men and women who have changed the face of aging, the articles proved that the conventional thinking about seniors no longer applies. PR for People found one particular article in the series, “Old Masters at the Top of Their Game” by […]
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The power of the horse to heal the human spirit is a realization made by anyone who has had the privilege to experience the connection with this amazing animal. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly experienced it for herself and recently met and interviewed Meggan Hill-McQueeney, the COO of BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center, located in near
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Reaching out to help others is the life mission of Meggan Hill-McQueeney. When Meggan was very young, her father put her on a pony hoping to get her to wear and use her prosthetic arm. This early intervention enabled Meggan, who was born without a right arm, to become fully functional with her prosthesis. She
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Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment program in Ethiopia has improved the lives of 1,000 women and their families since it began in 2010. Dr. Nancy is a major sponsor of the Ethiopian program. In February 2014 a group of 20 supporters, family members and staff traveled from Springfield Missouri, the headquarters of Convoy of Hope,
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A recent report from a senior volunteer leader for the United Way. All across the USA, 131 United Ways have developed women’s leadership councils. Ever year, more than 56,000 women volunteers in women’s leadership councils raise more than $155 million JUST FROM OTHER WOMEN. Women change the world for the better! The National Women’s Leadership Council
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Amazing women executives top television industry around the world The Hollywood Reporter has just published a list of 25 top women executives in 17 countries. The article says “these female innovators oversee empires, greenlight the shows that captivate millions and adapt in a rapidly changing media environment.” That’s great news for women around the world,
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What is YOUR path to empowerment? Media darling Lady Gaga, 27, finally registered on the national screen with camera-friendly stunts like wearing a meat dress. A New York University drop out, she made her money in music. In 2012 Gaga announced the launch of her own non-profit, the Born This Way Foundation, underwritten by the
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A life time of magical Christmas Days can create unrealistic expectations for feelings of happiness and joy. When we’re children, we’re eager for Santa bringing gifts and all the goodies to eat and drink. As teenagers, we’re excited to be out of school, spend time with our friends and PARTY! As adults, we assume responsibility
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This election year we’ll hear the usual gnashing of teeth about the lack of good candidates. But it turns out both major political parties have young moms in the pipeline that might very well become presidential candidates in the not-too-distant future. What would that be like? A chief executive who knows from experience that discussions
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Remember Your Mom This Mother’s Day I Miss My Mother Are you missing your mother? Even if your mom is gone, you can cherish her in memory. By sharing precious memories with family and friends, you can honor her this holiday. I organized an impromptu “Celebrate Your Mamas” party with my women friends, and you
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