The 18 Biggest Annual Charity Galas
Charity may begin at home, but it doesn’t have to stay there. Galas for good causes nationwide can give you an even better reason to pack your bags than wanderlust.
Witch City: How to Plan the Perfect Visit to Spooky Salem, Massachusetts
A visit to Salem in the fall, with the Halloween festivities and the beautiful autumn scenery, is what Hocus Pocus fans live for: the New England town and its history will truly put a spell on you. However, you must do some expert planning to enjoy your peak-season trip fully. Here are tips and tricks […]
Team USA Olympians to Watch During the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris officially kick off with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 26. Over 10,000 athletes worldwide will take to the track, pool, streets, and arenas to go for the gold in 329 competitions through Sunday, Aug. 11. Earlier this month, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee shared the complete […]
Joel McHale to Host GO Campaign’s Star-Studded Vintage Hollywood Food and Wine Fundraiser Supporting Local Heroes
Giving back goes glam on June 8 at The Park Santa Monica, where Go Campaign will hold its signature food and wine event, Vintage Hollywood. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, this party with a purpose brings together celebrities and philanthropists for an evening of bites by Michelin-trained chefs, wines from prestigious vintners, and […]
In Honor of World Wish Day, Disney Fulfills More than 100 Wishes Globally for Make-A-Wish Children
On this day in 1980, 7-year-old Chris Greicius had his wish granted to become a police officer. That moment led to the creation of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which has granted hundreds of thousands of wishes to children with critical illnesses since that first wish was granted. In honor of the anniversary, April 29 is now […]
Preventing Fentanyl Overdose and Death: Harm Reduction Strategies, the Life-Saving Medication Every Parent Should Have, and Organizations to Support
In 2021, more than 107,000 individuals died of a drug overdose, 67% of which involved fentanyl, a drug that’s 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What’s even more alarming about fentanyl is that many users are unaware they’re taking it. Most deaths occur […]
Aon Honors 2022 Red Cross Healthcare Hero, Oncology Nurse Stephanie Esterland
Stephanie Esterland BSN, RN, OCN of Sandwich, Illinois, is an oncology nurse at RUSH Cancer Center who was driving her son to work on a dark July 2021 morning. On the side of the road, she came upon what she thought might be a yard fire, but instead realized it was a blazing car fire […]
Star Wars Actress Ashley Eckstein Talks Mental Health, Becoming Ahsoka and Standing Up for Female Fans
“The Force works in mysterious ways,” actress, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed Star Wars fan Ashley Eckstein says of the opportunities life has presented her. A pivotal casting at the age of 25 as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” put Ashley — and her character — on an […]
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser With Kids — Tips For a Family Trip to Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the immersive two-day, two-night adventure at Walt Disney World that sends guests to a galaxy far, far away, celebrated its one-year anniversary on March 1. So much more than a Star Wars hotel, this “space voyage” aboard the Halcyon starcruiser simulates a luxury cruise across the galaxy and packs nonstop characters, […]
3 New Cruises for Adventurers, Families and Trendsetters on National Geographic, Disney Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages
What do taking a vacation and being near the water have in common? They both make you not just happier, but healthier, too. Vacations can reduce stress, improve productivity, decrease burnout and even lower the risk of heart attack. More time spent near the water boosts physical and mental wellbeing as well — contributing to […]
