I can’t wait! It is no secret that I love being involved with the Down syndrome community here in the Triad. I have emceed their 3-2-1 Deacon Dash in the spring and Buddy Walk in the fall for years. Now I have the honor of being a guest at the first ever Starlight Gala on…
Since 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making a difference in Forsyth County, and I have been right there with them since 1982, when as a young law student at Wake Forest, I decided to become a Big Brother. I had no idea what an impact it would leave on me! Big Brothers Big Sisters…
This past December I emceed the Mistletoe Run, the largest running race in our area. This fantastic race, which I have been involved in for over 30 years, is a fundraiser for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. This event helps to fight childhood obesity. All proceeds from this race support YMCA programs that are…
Year after year, I am amazed that one in five adults right here in Northwest North Carolina experiences hunger. One in five children are hungry in our community. Seniors on fixed incomes are often forced to choose between buying enough food and covering their medical expenses. And though these statistics are stark, they only show…
It is hard to believe, but the Triad has some of the highest levels of food insecurity in the country. I suppose we all hear the news, but there is a group here in town that does a lot more than hear – they do something about it! This is the fifth year of the…
It’s back-to-school time! The start of the school year is very influential for our young people. Research shows that a positive start can change a life forever. I know we were all hoping for a totally normal start to the school year, but as we all know, we need to make the best of the…
It is no secret that the best sport, in my humble opinion, is the triathlon. I have been participating in the sport for over 40 consecutive years! These swim, bike, run events hold a dear place in my heart, and have been a gateway into a healthy, fit lifestyle for so many, which is why…
It always was and remains today a time of endless possibilities. High school graduation, our rite of passage into adulthood, and a cause for celebration. There is nothing quite like the hope and joy of a high school graduation ceremony. Students have reached the pinnacle milestone after 12 years of school, a recognition of not…
Spring is in full force here in the Triad, and I have been so pleased to see so many new faces when out on my daily run! It seems that the entire community is out walking, biking, and running with me. The spring weather should encourage us to take advantage of these amazing days! While…
One of my favorite things to do with my family is to go on a bicycle ride. Now, my wife and children are not always up for a 100 mile ride with me at 5:00 am on Saturday, but not everyone has to go as crazy as me! It’s hard to believe, but spring is…
I would like to take time to thank the staff at Daggett Shuler Attorneys at Law. To Megan Youngblood for helping me get my disability started; thank you so much for everything!
Olivia Winston
