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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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‘Happy Life Day' at 7 Brew celebrates AJ Presto's road to recovery
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – 7 Brew Coffee is proving that they remain #PrestoStrong with a celebratory community event. 7 Brew in Binghamton, located at 1322 Front Street, is hosting 'Happy Life Day' on Saturday in honor of Chenango Valley High School senior AJ Presto. Last summer, Presto was in a serious swimming accident and suffered a severe spinal cord injury. Presto then experienced two ICU stays and eight major surgeries. This month marks one year since the accident. With the unwavering support of his family, friends, and the community, Presto has made incredible progress. He is looking ahead to graduation and embracing the next chapter of his life. To support Presto's ongoing recovery, $1 from every drink sold between 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. will be donated to his medical expenses. 'We rallied with the community last year to help raise funds for AJ and his family after theaccident, and it was amazing to see how we all came together,' said Keli Oven, local 7 Brewfranchise operator. 'AJ is an inspiration, and 7 Brew is honored to celebrate his courage throughall of this.' 7 Brew will also be giving out free prizes all day, including stickers, exclusive merch, gift cards, cases of 7 Energy, and more. In addition, one lucky customer will take home a grand prize, a 7 Brew Gift Basket filled with #PrestoStrong gear, 7 Brew merch, and a month of free drinks. To donate to Presto's GoFundMe, click here. Animal Adventure Presents Annual 'Drafts with Giraffes' Guatemalan man accused of sexually abusing toddler in Norwich 'Happy Life Day' at 7 Brew celebrates AJ Presto's road to recovery Air raid sirens sound across Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country Broome County highway work beginning June 16 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
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Real Heroes Breakfast honors community members for their bravery
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A moving tribute to real life heroism was held in downtown Binghamton Wednesday morning. The Red Cross held its annual Real Heroes Breakfast at the DoubleTree Hotel. 26 individuals were honored for their acts of heroism in a variety of categories. Four teenagers received the Good Neighbor Award for their efforts to save the life of AJ Presto, a Chenango Valley student who suffered a significant injury diving into a pool last June. Three of the four students utilized the Red Cross training they had received as lifeguards. Ally Zaverton says she feels blessed that she was able to use her training. 'It can be life saving. Me, Fin and Gabe are all lifeguards for numerous years. It's always essential. I really think that was a big part of how the outcome turned,' said Zaverton. 'We were all just trying to help out a friend. It's an absolute honor to be recognized for something like that, but in the end, it was all just for our friend,' said Gabe Tallant. 'This is all just people coming together for A.J. Honestly, everyone loves him, he's very loved, we all love him. To say that we started it, no, everyone coming together and supporting A.J., that's all A.J,' said Fin Dollaway. 'It's definitely an amazing feeling. It definitely feels like the community really came together for this event. It really is inspiring looking around seeing all of the people around giving support to each other, support to the causes,' said Joe Paugh. Presto was on hand to watch his friends receive the honor. Awards were also given out in the categories of fire rescue, animal rescue, good Samaritan adult and good Samaritan youth, workplace safety, blood donor, medical, lifeline, law enforcement, education, and military. Real Heroes Breakfast honors community members for their bravery UHS receives $3.9 million grant as it continues pursuit of nursing excellence Community prepares for 15th annual Sacred Sites tour NYS awards $86M to arts and culture nonprofits throughout state Local students awarded with Frank G. Paul Medal of Excellence Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
