Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Kourageous Kids Storybooks Make Children the Heroes of Their Own Stories

Custom Storybooks Offer Strength, Love, Compassion, and Courage to Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Posted on March 18, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Kourageous Kids Storybooks was created to bring hope, joy, and laughter to children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The organization creates custom picture books that depict the children as heroes and heroines in a story of their choice. The … Continue reading →

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A Look into Baha’i Faith Burial Rites

And the Controversy that Surrounds them in Iran
Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Bahá’í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia which emphasizes the spiritual unity of humankind. An estimated 5 to 6 million Bahá’ís live in more than 200 countries around the world.

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Love, Loss, and Laughter: Seeing Alzheimer’s Differently

Photographs by Cathy Greenblat Challenge the Common Stereotypes of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An exhibition of 84 poignant photographs demonstrating a new global approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias — and sharply disputing common stereotypes of dementia patients — opens today and continues through April 28 at the Michael … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Heal Through Art Therapy

Custom-made Stuffed Toys "Stuffies" Help Children Express Their Emotions -- and Bring Their Creations to Life.
Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Child’s Own Studio began with a simple gift for a 4-year-old boy and bloomed into a full-fledged craft business, which has made hundreds of unique “softies” – stuffed toys for children based on their own drawings. Child’s Own works to … Continue reading →

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New Survey on Californians’ End-of-Life Wishes

Fewer than one in four Californians has written down their end-of-life wishes.
Posted on March 7, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The number of Californians over the age of 85 has quadrupled over the past 40 years, but we still haven’t adapted to properly meet their end-of-life needs. “There is a huge gap between the place and way that people would … Continue reading →

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Memorial Jewelry Helps You Stay Connected While You Grieve

Designer Scosha Woolridge Adds this Touching Custom Piece to Her Collection
Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Scosha Woolridge is a Williamsburg, New York City – based artist, designer, and jeweler. She considers herself to be a “story jeweler”, drawing her primary inspiration from her travels to create jewelry that combines the modern and ancient worlds. She … Continue reading →

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