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Connor Doran was on the 2010 season of America’s Got Talent and was the first to compete with his talent, indoor kite flying. His unique ability to effortlessly fly a four-line kite in a windless environment intrigued both the judges and audience members, and placed him as one of the top 12 semifinalists on the show. Connor’s interest with indoor kites began over five […]

Family is everything to me, and I’m so blessed to have my dad as the head of our family. We’re very similar. He loves a good joke and believes we get back what we give. Those are just two of the many things he has passed on to me. I’ve always thought of my Dad […]

I live with Lupus, and I’m an advocate for this condition and have an online presence – known as L.A. Lupus Lady, so I am honored that the MedicAlert Foundation has asked me to share a bit to celebrate World Lupus Day. As a woman who has lived with Lupus for over three decades, I […]

Rare disease is something you never think will happen to you. For Vanessa, her journey with adrenal insufficiency began in her teens. A history of endocrine tumors eventually resulted in the removal of both her adrenal glands. The adrenal glands make cortisol, and your body needs cortisol to survive. Adrenal insufficiency is a rare condition where your […]

Joshua is intelligent, fun, and the sweetest little boy – he is also an avid train enthusiast. He knows so much about real locomotives and steam engines that his family often needs to Google things he says so they can understand his passion. Along with trains, Joshua loves arts and crafts, being outside, and thunderstorms, […]