SEBRING — Michelle Alvarez is working hard to turn the near drowning death of son into a positive experience. Alvarez hopes to build a hospital where children and parents could go for alternative treatment, has started a swimming program, is working to create a house for children with special needs and even starred in a ready-for-prime-time music video. The 33-year-old physical therapist became an activist and has established a foundation after her now 5-year-old son's drowning and resuscitation after about 20 minutes of CPR. ...more

June 23, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Those who truly know Land O' Lakes soccer player Claire Kurlycheck understand that she isn't afraid to try something different. And she is holding true to that reputation. ...more

May 4, 2008