Go Giver: Julie Jacob
Julie Jacob, 30, credits her University of Central Florida sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, with introducing her to community service. Throughout college she helped many charities, but felt a special bond with children staying at the local Ronald McDonald House, which provides temporary housing for families of seriously ill or injured children to stay nearby while […]
Go Giver: Phyllis Stubbs
Phyllis Stubbs, 82, is a quiet lady and a bit shy, until she warmly greets the critically ill and injured children and their families who travel to Jacksonville hospitals and medical centers for care and treatment. Truth is, there is no one better than this gentle retiree to understand the stress and fear that parents […]
Toast to the Animals ‘highly successful’
More than 450 people made life better for ill and injured animals at the Jax Humane Society’s annual fundraising event. Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager David Caldwell and his wife Joelle co-chaired the event, which was hosted by Jaguars mascot Curtis Dvorak, also known as “Jackson De Ville.” Those in attendance tasted wine, beer, appetizers and […]
