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Invisible No More: Leeza Gandley
Through the project, Invisible No More! the Invisible Disabilities Association is bringing awareness, compassion and belief to millions living with debilitating conditions, shining a light on the “invisible” and making these valuable, incredible people Invisible No More! This video features the story of Leeza Gandley who lives with Dysautonomia, CFIDS and other complications. Leeza was a student of Pharmacy (Pharm D. Program) and Medicine (M.D. Program) before she became sick and had to leave school before completing her studies. Leeza shared, “Now I utilize that knowledge in navigating the healthcare system — not only for myself, but also as a […]
CEO of MasTec Helps Employee with Fibromyalgia on Undercover Boss
Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec, Inc. helped an employee with Fibromyalgia on the Undercover Boss show, which aired on May 11, 2012. Jose found out one of his employees, Wendy, lives with Fibromyalgia. Wendy told Jose when he was under cover that she felt like she had lost her smile, due to damage from medications she uses for Fibromyalgia. Jose not only gave her the time off to get her teeth fixed, but said he was also willing to pay the full costs to get them fixed, no matter if it totaled $20 – $25,000. Wendy’s husband also works for MasTec […]
Link Between Pesticides and Health
The rampant use of pesticides is one of the great social tragedies of our day, in my opinion. Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)’s Environmental Health Policy Institute, an online forum of physicians, health professionals, and environmental health experts, published the following article in response to the question, “How does our food production system drive our exposure to toxic chemicals?“ The author, Dr. Joanne Perron, offers this eye-opening answer, drawing on her personal journey with breast cancer and her years of experience as a physician. As an OB/GYN who trained at Los Angeles County/USC Women’s Hospital during its heyday of 18,000 […]
My Mother’s Day Climb
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. It is a very special day for everyone who has children and families. However, for some of us who may have lost our mother or possibly a child, it is a very difficult day. It is also difficult for those of us who do not have children, especially those who do not or cannot have children due to the fact we have a disability. In addition, we need to remember that some mothers are spending their special day at a hospital or other facility, tending to a child who is seriously […]
CEO of FastSigns Helps Families Battling Illness on Undercover Boss
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS was very generous to her employees on Undercover Boss, which aired on May 5, 2012. One of FASTSIGN’s employes, Sheldon, is engaged to be married. His fiance, Michelle has battled cancer, a collapsed lung and has undergone radiation and chemo. Sheldon shared when Catherine was undercover that they are struggling financially to afford a wedding and to pay her medical bills. At the end of the show, when Catherine revealed her identity, she told Sheldon she wanted them to have the “Honeymoon of your dreams.” She gave them $10,000. Catherine brought up Sheldon’s loyalty to […]
Diane Sawyer Report on Untested Chemicals in Cosmetics
Diane Sawyer, of ABC News aired a Consumer Watchdog piece, Untested Chemicals in Beauty Products? Diane said, “It was startling to learn a number today. A hundred and twenty is the answer. 120 chemicals in care products, creams, shampoos, used everyday by women – most of them untested an a lot by men as well. Today, even lawmakers said it was time for a wake-up call …” (ABC World News, 4/30/12). ABC Senior National Correspondent, Jim Avala went on to explain, “The average woman applies 12 beauty products to her body every day – 120 chemicals. For men, it’s six cosmetics […]