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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
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Extra Effort: Senior Gabby Lane a key student volunteer at East Peoria
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — She is a four-year varsity softball player and likely will set the school record for most games played in a career. But there's more to Gabby Lane than what fans see on a softball field. 'I find it a pleasure to be tired at the end of the day,' said Lane. 'When I go home and I'm not tired, I feel like I haven't done enough. Going home tired is very rewarding.' Lane is a go-getter as a two-sport athlete and as a student. The softball and volleyball player is also a Key Club member who helps with 'Egg My Yard,' a fundraising Easter egg hunt. She helps mentor freshmen through the Link Crew and is an east Peoria Young Life senior leader. Lane helped teammates gather clothing and hygiene donations in a school-wide 'Stuff-A-Bus' campaign. 'I love doing (activities) with my teammates. I find a lot of pleasure in doing that. Sports has brought us all together,' said lane. 'Doing things with them and then by myself makes me feel more involved.' Lane has been a three-year starter at shortstop but has played some first base and outfield this season. She moves around school with a smile, too. 'People say, 'Is she always that happy?' And 90 percent of the time she is,' said East Peoria softball coach Denee Menzione. 'Everybody knows Gabby, she's a great student. Teachers in the classroom love her and want more of her.' She knows she'll have great memories from her high school sports career but Lane says getting involved in non-sports activities has been equally as rewarding. 'Going out of my way to meet new people and find new experiences has been eye-opening,' said Lane. 'Being able to connect with them on the same level is very rewarding.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Help support BBBS for Easter fundraiser
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A fun Easter Fundraiser, 'Egg My Yard,' for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita County is coming up this weekend. Before the end of business hours on Tuesday, April 15, you can purchase 25 eggs for $25, 40 eggs for $35, 60 eggs for $55, or 100 eggs for $90. Orders can be placed online or by email at amcdonald@ BBBS said spots are limited, so sign up today and help them make a difference for local kids. Hit the easy button on your holiday. The yards will be 'egged' on Saturday evening, April 19, at your home or place of business. The Easter eggs will be filled with candies and toys. For more information on this fundraiser or other events, programs, careers, or donation information for BBBS Lone Star – Wichita County, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
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Niles girl with rare genetic condition needs new hospital bed
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – For the fifth year, Inspiring a Difference will be egging yards on Easter to help purchase a much-needed piece of medical equipment for the family of a child with disabilities. Arianna Roberts is living with Trisomy 13. 'She basically has an extra 13th chromosome,' said Tyler Roberts, Arianna's dad. Arianna was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition in utero and at 6 years old, she's already beaten the odds. 'She wasn't supposed to make it to birth and then once they make it to a year old, I think 5 or 10 percent make it to a year old, and then after that it goes down further,' said Alyssa Hutzler, Arianna's mom. Arianna requires round-the-clock care. She can breathe on her own but uses a ventilator to help. She gets nutrition through a feeding tube. 'Obviously, she can't stand up by herself, she can't sit up, she needs someone with her at all times,' Tyler said. He said Arianna will be like this for the rest of her life. She spends most of her time lying down and is now in need of a new hospital bed. 'She's got strong legs. She will try doing some headstands. She will turn completely sideways. That's why we need a bigger bed,' Tyler said. The struggle behind purchasing medically necessary equipment hits close to home for Danella Monsman. It's the reason why she started Inspiring a Difference. 'I will keep doing everything I can to get children what they need medically,' she said. The nonprofit raises money to get assistive equipment for children with disabilities. 'I feel like even though we don't know each other, you know, there's this emotional connection because we know, as parents with children with disabilities, what everybody goes through,' Danella said. Proceeds from the nonprofit's 2025 Egg My Yard fundraiser and others throughout the year are going to help get Arianna the bed she needs. 'Depending on the style or type of bed they pick out, it could be anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 comfortably,' Danella said. About 13,000 eggs have already been sold and there are still about four weeks left until the April 13th order deadline. If you would like to 'Egg Your Yard,' contact Danella or Makenzie Monsman by emailing dmonsman@ or by calling or texting 330-647-0673. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
