Gaye with her mother, Florence 0

Parents pass down the spirit of helping others

“I love the casinos, the church and donating to different charities. I volunteer at the Star of Hope Mission and give away clothes to Suit Up for Success, which supports women who are looking for jobs. It’s always been in my...

Micah Cheatham wears cowboy hat 0

He hopes to keep inspiring people with his music

“I’ve been playing music since I was about 11, but I never really took it seriously. It was always football first. Then I went to play college football, and I was there for about three months before I decided that I...

Marina Castillo at Lee College event 0

Donations bring A.M.O.R. to orphans in Mexico

“We support a private orphanage in Mexico called Amor para Compartir, which means Love to Share. They are pretty much living on donations. These kids range from 18 months old on up. They’re all waiting for their parents to come back...

Jason and Cresencia on park bench 0

He buys her chocolate — and affection

“We met when we worked at Dairy Queen. That was two years ago. She was doing a fundraiser, and she came up and asked me if I wanted to buy some chocolate. That’s how it started.” How much chocolate did you...

Julie Tran 0

Focused student plans to become pharmacist

“My uncle was the first in our family to go to college, and he became a pharmacist. Ever since I can remember, that’s what I’ve wanted to do.” How is it going so far? “Well, you have to be really good...