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Nearly 60 years ago, two seemingly impossible events happened about two weeks apart. One of those events captured the attention of an entire nation. It was John Glenn orbiting the planet, the first American to do so. The other event sparked a flicker of hope for thousands of families whose children were suffering from catastrophic diseases. It was the opening of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Now these milestones are intersecting again. Someone who survived bone cancer as a child – whose life was saved at St. Jude – will also become the youngest American in space, as part of the ...

"A Mission to Bring STEM Skills to Children in West Africa" is from the May 29, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Dionne Searcey and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The powerful and inspiring story of a man who, instead of despairing over his own impoverished plight or the systems that make it hard for others to climb out of poverty, created a solution that's breaking cycles of poverty and bringing hope to a new generation.

Welcome to The Vision Mission! Here we have the mission to advocate, educate, and connect with the Blind and Visually Impaired community on a larger scale! Whether you’re a parent to a child with a visual impairment, a seasoned professional in the field of vision or therapy or just like podcasts, there is something for everyone! Join us on Thursday's and listen to a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education tips and resources to therapeutic knowledge and experiences while also exploring the nonprofit world and the importance of advocacy and accurate representation.On here, ...