Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp Returns to Spread Hope and Kindness
On September 7, the Live Like Ava Foundation, honoring 18-year-old Ava Mickelson of Spanish Fork who passed away from leukemia on October 30, 2022. The foundation will be hosting Ava’s Bigfoot Stomp, which is its second annual community fun run. According to the foundation, the event is more than just an excuse to get active. […]
Utah Couple Donates Free Baby Loss Funeral Flowers From Their Flower Farm to Grieving Local Parents
Jordy and Spensor Smith know the devastating pain of losing a child. They’ve experienced it not just once, but twice. The Spring Lake couple now uses that pain as a driving force to help other parents heal by offering free baby loss funeral flowers. The beautiful arrangements come from the Smith’s own lovingly tended local […]
Full Circle: Samuel Berky’s Journey in the Wrecked Neck Racing Mentorship Program
In the small town of Spanish Fork, a young man named Samuel “Berky” Berky has made a significant impact through his involvement in the Wrecked Neck Racing Mentorship Program. This nonprofit demolition derby program, which started in 2022, has provided countless students with the opportunity to learn valuable skills and experience the thrill of the […]
Local Father and Son Join Volunteer Efforts to Build a Counseling Center for Victims of Child Abuse in Samoa
On June 24, Nephi resident Clint Roberts and his 17-year-old son, Blake, traveled to Apia, Samoa for two and a half weeks. They made the 6,000-mile plane trip to engage in a challenging but highly rewarding volunteer effort with the nonprofit organization Humanitarian Experience (HXP). Their objective: to help build a children’s counseling center/refuge on […]
Volunteers Needed for the Springville Kiwanis Club Scone Booth
As we approach the summer season, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of Springville’s beloved Art City Days celebration. Among the highlights of this festive occasion is the annual scone booth fundraiser organized by the Springville Kiwanis. This fundraiser has become a staple of Art City Days and a community favorite, drawing in crowds of eager […]
Donating Garden Surplus to Tabitha’s Way: Growing Generosity and Health
As spring takes full bloom, Tabitha’s Way Local Food Pantry invites the community to participate in “Gifts from the Garden” Month this May. In an effort to address the scarcity of fresh produce available to those facing food insecurity, Tabitha’s Way encourages local gardeners and farmers to plant an extra plant, pot, or row specifically […]
Merit Academy Continues Its Mission to Support Education in Kenya
Since 2011, Merit Academy in Springville has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students halfway across the globe. Partnering with the nonprofit organization Kenya Keys, Merit Academy took its first step by assisting Mtulu Primary School, an elementary school in Kenya, Africa. Their initial project involved the construction of a much-needed […]
A tale of two young men with life altering accidents causing paralysis and confinement to wheelchair life
I want to tell you two stories of two young men who were ripe with promise, and life changed in an instant. These are two stories that could have continued in tragedy, but with the help of a local organization, both men have found ways to thrive. Boy A: At age 14 ½, he was […]
Utah Valley Rides Seeking Volunteers to Transport Seniors
As we age, the specter of financial insecurity looms larger, compounded by health concerns and diminishing mobility. Many seniors find themselves grappling with the question: Will my life’s work sustain me through the twilight years? Utah Valley Rides steps in to alleviate some of these worries, offering transportation services to seniors facing limited mobility options. […]
Community provides unique valentines for adults with special needs
In late January, a businesswoman from central Utah was in the Salt Lake City area to attend meetings. On her way out of town, she stopped by a facility for adults with special needs to visit her aunt who lived there. She tries to visit her sweet aunt every chance she gets, but it is […]
