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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Honoring a family legacy and protecting future K-9s
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — A beloved tradition returns this year, this time with the goal of protecting future K-9 officers by providing them with body armor. It all began in 2022 with a generous offer from young Annalise Kenyon. She wanted to donate all of her birthday and Christmas money to an animal shelter in honor of her Aunt Amy — or Mimi, as the kids called her — who passed away unexpectedly due to kidney failure. 'When she first passed, I wanted to donate my money to Animal Welfare League because she liked animals a lot but [my mom] said I couldn't do it. And so then I, I've always wanted to have a lemonade stand, so then I had the idea and we just kind of went with it, and then it got really bigger,' Annalise said. 'It's for our aunt who passed away, and it means a lot to us because we get to have a memory of her,' Jordan Kenyon added. Annalise and her brother, Jordan — with the help of their parents, Melissa and Gregory Kenyon — have hosted Aunt Mimi's Lemonade Stand every year since. This year, the family is growing to include Jack Neapolitan, a retired Boardman police officer — and they're going big. 'I really wanted to build this more than just how it started off, just raising money for the dogs,' Neapolitan said. 'The tremendous assets that are available in this area, and I want to showcase all of it. … Things that you can probably only see on TV, you can see in person.' It costs $1,050 for each vest, adding to the already extensive list of expenses involved with a K-9. But those vests can mean the difference between life and death for the brave, furry officers. 'The dogs and the handlers are the first ones that set off into the dark for the worst of the worst,' Neapolitan said. 'The police, they do a lot for us, and the dogs, they go through a lot of training and I think it would just be nice to have them be kept safe for any tragedies,' Annalise said. They've partnered with the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s and after hearing Neapolitan's story of his own police dog, the organization donated the first vest in his memory. Another friend of Neapolitan made a significant donation that will cover the cost of another vest. Both of those will go to the Boardman Police Department K-9s, Jack and Mako. 'The departments, they run on tax dollars and no one wants to pay more taxes,' Neapolitan said. 'The departments' budgets are normally very strained, and there's a tremendous amount of cost people probably don't realize goes into just having a K-9 program.' In his talks with Vested Interest, Neapolitan learned that one K-9 officer was shot five times but survived, thanks to the vest, and was able to return to duty after it recovered. Last year, it poured during their outdoor event, severely cutting down their profits. So this year, they're moving to Penguin City Brewing, where they have the option of moving all the planned events inside the brewery should the weather choose to not cooperate. There will be one big bash, held from noon until 4 p.m. on June 21. It will feature demonstrations by area K-9 teams, drone demonstrations, SWAT trucks on display, food trucks and, of course, you can see Annalise and Jordan at the event, making fresh-squeezed lemonade. There is no admission fee. Their ultimate goal is to make $20,000 to protect our area's pawed protectors. Donations can be made virtually via Venmo @Melissa-Kenyon-5 or PayPal MKenyon1982@ Melissa said in the past, they've also received kind letters and donations to their home at 2039 Elm Trace St., Youngstown, Ohio 44515. Gregory says his sister would be proud of what their family is accomplishing in her memory. '[Amy] is definitely watching, definitely proud of the two kids for sure,' Gregory said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
7 days ago
- General
- Axios
Dearborn Desserts: The iconic Cheese Dome
👋 Annalise here, still exploring Dearborn's dessert scene. Dig in: My most recent stop was Lebon Sweets, a second-generation Lebanese bakery and "home of the Cheese Dome." The bakery offers baklava and maamoul cookies, plus kanafa, which is savory melted cheese with a baked crust and sweet syrup. Yes, but: I had my eye on the famous dome ($6.50). It's made with hollow sesame bread, filled with a big slice of kanafa and doused in simple syrup. Those who don't mix sweet and savory may struggle, but I found it to be unique in the best way, with its delicious sesame flavor mixed with soft melty cheese and a pang of sweetness.
Axios
28-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Setting the table for this year's Mackinac Policy Conference
The Mackinac Policy Conference is gathering government, business and philanthropic leaders this week, with contentious political races in the backdrop. Why it matters: It's an exceptional year for the annual conference, with President Trump's orders and tariffs impacting every corner of life and business. Politicians are also hustling with the Detroit mayoral and City Council races this year, plus the governor and U.S. Senate elections next year. The conference lasts today through Thursday. Here are some agenda highlights Annalise will be watching while she's on the island: Panels tomorrow and Thursday about bringing the WNBA back to Detroit, and about housing as a social determinant of health. Mayor Mike Duggan's last Mackinac keynote as mayor tomorrow, and his chat with billionaire real estate mogul Dan Gilbert on Thursday. The Thursday night mayoral debate with five leading candidates. Zoom out: It's an interesting year politically not just for Detroit, whose government will completely change in 2026, but for the state, too. Last conference, Democrats held a trifecta of the governorship and majorities in the House and Senate. Now, Republicans have control of the state House in an increasingly purple state that voted for President Trump.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Parents hoped baby girl would help them get over loss of their son... until they got heartbreaking news
A Kansas family's dream of healing was shattered just moments after welcoming their baby girl into the world. Fourteen years ago, Christina and Adam Hannan faced every parent's worst nightmare, the loss of their son, Myles. His passing left a hole in their hearts, one they hoped might finally begin to mend five months ago with the birth of their daughter, Annalise. But the moment she was born, their world began to collapse all over again. Annalise wasn't crying. She wasn't moving. Doctors rushed in - and within hours, the Hannans were dealt a second, unimaginable blow. Their newborn was diagnosed with congenital hypomyelinating neuropathy, a nerve disorder so rare that fewer than 50 cases have ever been recorded across the globe. Today, only seven people are known to be living with the 'super rare' condition. The condition, which begins at birth, prevents the body from producing enough myelin - the vital protective sheath that coats nerves. Without it, nerve signals can't travel effectively, resulting in severe muscle weakness and neurological failure. Most babies with the disorder don't live beyond their early years, according to the National Library of Medicine. 'This is Annalise,' her father Adam told Fox4. 'Annalise was born with a super rare genetic disorder.' She doesn't cry. She breathes through a tracheostomy. She feeds through a tube. And every night, she sleeps connected to a ventilator - each day a fragile victory against the odds. But what makes Annalise's diagnosis even more devastating is that her parents have been here before. 'We know one of the 50,' Adam said. 'Because he was our son. We had a son with this same condition.' Their son Myles lived just 20 months. Now, the Hannans are bracing for the same unthinkable journey, with the same merciless disease. And yet, amid the heartbreak, they have chosen to cherish every heartbeat, every moment. 'It's both hard and good at the same time,' Adam Hannan (pictured with baby Annalise) said, 'our mission is to let her know that she is loved - as much and as often as we can' 'It's horrible, but every day is a gift,' Christina said. 'So you wake up, and it's have today.' 'It's both hard and good at the same time,' Adam added. 'Our mission is to let her know that she is loved - as much and as often as we can.' And somehow, in the face of so much sorrow, they continue on. 'We have to - that's the thing,' Adam said. 'You have to put one foot in front of the other. You just have to. There's no choice. So we proceed with joy.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Metro family embraces life with baby battling rare, fatal genetic disorder
OLATHE, Kan. — Five months ago, Christina and Adam Hannan were celebrating the arrival of their sixth child, a beautiful baby girl named Annalise. But the joy of her birth quickly turned to heartbreak. Annalise wasn't crying. She wasn't moving. Something was wrong. KC-area emergency management on staying prepared ahead of severe weather Doctors diagnosed her with congenital hypomyelinating neuropathy, a condition so rare that fewer than 50 cases have ever been recorded worldwide, and only seven people are known to be living with it today. It affects the development of nerves, leaving babies with very low muscle tone. They can't swallow, cry, or even cough. Most don't live past the age of three. 'This is Annalise,' her father Adam says. 'Annalise was born with a super rare genetic disorder.' What makes Annalise's story even more unbelievable—the Hannans have lived this nightmare before. Fourteen years ago, their son Myles was born with the same rare disorder. 'We know one of the 50 because he was our son,' Adam said. 'We had a son with this same condition' Adam continued on to say. Myles lived for just 20 months. So, this time around, every moment with Annalise matters even more. Annalise doesn't cry. She breathes through a trach. She eats through a feeding tube. And each night, she sleeps connected to a ventilator. Yet to her parents, she is not defined by tubes or machines. She's defined by joy. 'It's horrible, but every day is a gift. So you wake up, and it's like—we have today' Christina Hannan, Annalise's mother said. 'It's both hard and good at the same time, our mission is to let her know that she is loved—as much and as often as we can,' Adam said. That mission is shared with Annalise's four siblings, who help care for their baby sister with quiet strength and compassion. The Hannans are not sugarcoating the pain. They live in the tension of knowing their daughter could pass away at any moment. But they refuse to live in fear. View the latest Weather Alerts in the Kansas City region on FOX4 'We have to – that the thing you have to put one foot in front of the other you just have to there's no choice so we proceed with joy,' Adam said. Annalise may never walk or speak. But she feels love, she shows joy and she the Hannans, that's everything. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
