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Melissa Komar
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Mar 5, 2019
Face for change
River Wards girl selected as ambassador for nonprofit Down syndrome organization.
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Melissa Komar
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Sep 24, 2018
Still in the room
The Pink Elephant returns for third consecutive year to provide resources to families impacted by opioid crisis.
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Melissa Komar
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Aug 31, 2018
Breaking the stigma
Upcoming Out of Darkness event in Bridesburg will offer resources to families and raise awareness about suicide.
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Melissa Komar
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Jul 24, 2018
Decades of dedication to MDA
Fishtown native prepares for 48th year of annual outdoor fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association amid adversity
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Melissa Komar
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Jan 22, 2018
Weathering the storm
3600 block of Almond Street renamed “Storm the Heavens Way” in honor of Philomena Stendardo to raise awareness about DIPG
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Melissa Komar
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Aug 24, 2017
Cuts for a cause
Hair salon owner looks to raise domestic violence awareness with second annual cut-a-thon event
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Melissa Komar
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Aug 22, 2017
Taking strides to end opioid addiction
River Wards resident organizes march in Kensington to bring attention to drug epidemic
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Melissa Komar
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Jul 19, 2017
Sharing William’s story
Fishtown community and Northern Liberties family spreading awareness about spinal muscular atrophy after loss of 1-year-old son
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Melissa Komar
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Jun 6, 2017
Putting the brakes on motorcycle accidents
Michele Jackson organizes Philly Bikefest to put focus on motorcycle awareness
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