In her own words, Holland native Emily Polet-Monterosso describes the experience of climbing the world's tallest free-standing mountain with a group of climbers who had one thing in common — each had donated a kidney to someone else.
As blood supply levels hit dangerously low levels, John Shea explains why he has made a habit of donating his blood for nearly 50 years.
Herrick District Library retired librarian Kelli Nina Perkins and husband Bill Parrott decided to hit the road during the pandemic. The Holland couple are now full-time nomads exploring the U.S. in their truck camper and sharing their stories on YouTube and Instagram as Outer Limits Open Road.
WHTC Radio’s morning news anchor, Peg McNichol, shares why words matter and kindness matters.
It won’t be in a box with her other belongings, but Promise Scholar Ebony Roach will take a lifelong love of learning with her when she heads to the University of Michigan in the fall. She’s also carrying a tremendous sense of gratitude to her family, teachers, and friends who’ve helped her succeed.
Andrew Dell'Olio shares how his love of Asian culture led him to study and teach Asian philosophies for decades, and learn the harmony or balance that comes with practicing the slow-moving meditation of tai chi.
Lakeshore resident Steve Harryman recounts his late wife’s cancer diagnosis with a grim prognosis and the way participation in a support group with those on a similar journey replaced her grief with joy and compassion for others.
Nayeli Mora was bullied in elementary and middle school as she struggled to learn English. As the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland’s 2021 Youth of the Year, she hopes to use her voice and her story to make a difference in her generation and inspire her peers to advocate for themselves.
Cynthia Martinez was looking for a way to give back to her hometown. She found that outlet by creating a documentary about Upward Bound’s virtual summer session. The program is designed to enable low-income, first-generation students to thrive and prepare for college.
Christina Fecher’s heart for the hungry in her community inspired her to get involved with the annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser.
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