Patricia Makatsaria

Channeling Grief into Action

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According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Alan Vuong’s family felt its impact firsthand. Read how Alan is channeling his grief into action and saving lives along the way.

Too Much Time on the To Dos

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Are you spending too much time on the to dos of life? I was so focused on getting things done, I forgot to be kind. Injecting positivity in my relationship helped break that bad habit.

Turning Hardship into Hope

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In the fall of 2007, the Chief of Police in Saint Petersburg, Florida, ordered his officers to slash the tents of a community of homeless people.  The dramatic move was supposedly to protect the homeless people, as there had been recent injuries sustained after fires were lit in tents to provide warmth during cold nights […]

My Dad: Leading by Example

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This Father’s Day, I want to thank my dad. His tireless work in the community co-founding Pinellas Hope to assist the homeless population has been an inspiration.