Woman details colon cancer battle | Community Cares
March was Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the latest statistics, one in 23 men, as well as one in 25 women, are at risk. For this week's edition of Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman sat down with a woman who was diagnosed with the disease at 39, as well as what a medical group is doing to help patients.
March was Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the latest statistics, one in 23 men, as well as one in 25 women, are at risk. For this week's edition of Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman sat down with a woman who was diagnosed with the disease at 39, as well as what a medical group is doing to help patients.
United Food Bank helping seniors in need
United Food Bank officials say they are seeing a lot of seniors who need food assistance, and for this week's edition of Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how you can help.
United Food Bank officials say they are seeing a lot of seniors who need food assistance, and for this week's edition of Community Cares, FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how you can help.
Spencer's Place | Community Cares
Exactly four years ago, Karin York opened Spencer's Place in Surprise. It?s a coffee shop with a purpose, as it employs adults with developmental disabilities. York was so inundated with applications that she decided to open a second location. FOX 10?s Anita Roman has more, in this week?s edition of Community Cares.
Exactly four years ago, Karin York opened Spencer's Place in Surprise. It?s a coffee shop with a purpose, as it employs adults with developmental disabilities. York was so inundated with applications that she decided to open a second location. FOX 10?s Anita Roman has more, in this week?s edition of Community Cares.
Spencer's Place l Community Cares
Exactly four years ago this month, Karin York opened Spencer's Place. It's a coffee shop with purpose that employs adults with developmental disabilities. York was so inundated with applications that she opened a second location in Surprise. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Exactly four years ago this month, Karin York opened Spencer's Place. It's a coffee shop with purpose that employs adults with developmental disabilities. York was so inundated with applications that she opened a second location in Surprise. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Arizona man defies the odds | Community Cares
An Arizona man who lost his eyesight as a child never let it hold him back. From climbing some of the world's tallest peaks to giving back to the school that gave him so much. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
An Arizona man who lost his eyesight as a child never let it hold him back. From climbing some of the world's tallest peaks to giving back to the school that gave him so much. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Valentine's Day cards for seniors l Community Cares
Roughly 1 in 3 seniors feel isolated, feel a lack of compassion and have infrequent social contact. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and doubles the risk of developing dementia. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how you can help send seniors some love this Valentine's Day.
Roughly 1 in 3 seniors feel isolated, feel a lack of compassion and have infrequent social contact. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and doubles the risk of developing dementia. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on how you can help send seniors some love this Valentine's Day.
Margo's mission to save lives | Community Cares
Over the last 20 years, the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has fallen by more than 40%. It just so happens that January is Blood Donor Month, and the Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. FOX 10's Anita Roman introduces you to a donor who started giving blood a quarter of a century ago. She's never looked back and encourages everyone to do the same.
Over the last 20 years, the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has fallen by more than 40%. It just so happens that January is Blood Donor Month, and the Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. FOX 10's Anita Roman introduces you to a donor who started giving blood a quarter of a century ago. She's never looked back and encourages everyone to do the same.
Giving back with busy fingers l Community Cares
As the saying goes, busy hands are happy hands, and for one group in Goodyear, busy fingers help to give back in a big way. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
As the saying goes, busy hands are happy hands, and for one group in Goodyear, busy fingers help to give back in a big way. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Knots for NICU | Community Cares
When a baby is born in less than 37 weeks of pregnancy, they're considered preterm, or premature. In 2021, there were nearly 7,800 preterm births in Arizona, which is about 10% of all live births. A group of former premies are now giving back, one knot at a time. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
When a baby is born in less than 37 weeks of pregnancy, they're considered preterm, or premature. In 2021, there were nearly 7,800 preterm births in Arizona, which is about 10% of all live births. A group of former premies are now giving back, one knot at a time. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
City Hope Arizona | Community Cares
There's a growing number of Arizona families in need this year. FOX 10's Anita Roman stopped by City Hope Arizona in Chandler to see how they're delivering more than just food and clothing.
There's a growing number of Arizona families in need this year. FOX 10's Anita Roman stopped by City Hope Arizona in Chandler to see how they're delivering more than just food and clothing.
Hot yoga for Child Crisis AZ | Community Cares
November is National Adoption Month and Nov. 9 is National Adoption Day. There are over 20,000 children in Arizona in the foster care system, but only 3,000 foster homes. A Valley woman, who is the co-owner of a local yoga studio, is hoping to change that, one class, one child at a time. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
November is National Adoption Month and Nov. 9 is National Adoption Day. There are over 20,000 children in Arizona in the foster care system, but only 3,000 foster homes. A Valley woman, who is the co-owner of a local yoga studio, is hoping to change that, one class, one child at a time. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Believe a Buddy teddy bears | Community Cares
Mind over matter: words an Arizona woman lives by after she almost died in an ATV crash. Cat Kozuch took control of her life and now the very words she used to recover are being taught to children in a very special way. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Mind over matter: words an Arizona woman lives by after she almost died in an ATV crash. Cat Kozuch took control of her life and now the very words she used to recover are being taught to children in a very special way. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Women4Women: Arizona nonprofit hands out menstrual products for women in need
In 2022, Women4Women delivered 25,677 of their bags, and this year, from January through July, they have already distributed over 25,000 bags.
In 2022, Women4Women delivered 25,677 of their bags, and this year, from January through July, they have already distributed over 25,000 bags.
Get a birthday party in a box: Phoenix nonprofit helps families in need
Box of Balloons has delivered hundreds of boxes in the last 2.5 years, and now it needs volunteers to make those boxes.
Box of Balloons has delivered hundreds of boxes in the last 2.5 years, and now it needs volunteers to make those boxes.
Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa seeking donations for kitchen appliances
Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa has opened up a classroom kitchen and are asking for the public's help to fill it with appliances.
Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa has opened up a classroom kitchen and are asking for the public's help to fill it with appliances.
Sequoia Deaf School builds classroom kitchen
A generous donation has allowed Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa to start a consumer sciences program, but now they need help buying appliances. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
A generous donation has allowed Sequoia Deaf School in Mesa to start a consumer sciences program, but now they need help buying appliances. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Arizona nonprofit helps pets affected by house fires
Companion Pets in Crisis does what it takes to make sure pets and their owners get help when they need it most.
Companion Pets in Crisis does what it takes to make sure pets and their owners get help when they need it most.
Arcadia High students start GoFundMe for teacher to pay for wife's heart surgery
In March of this year, doctors told Angel she needed the surgery. Her husband, Clayton Guy, never left his wife's side. Clay is a government teacher at Arcadia High School.
In March of this year, doctors told Angel she needed the surgery. Her husband, Clayton Guy, never left his wife's side. Clay is a government teacher at Arcadia High School.
Arcadia students step up for teacher | Community Cares
A Phoenix high school teacher's students are stepping up in a big way after they discovered his wife needed open-heart surgery. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
A Phoenix high school teacher's students are stepping up in a big way after they discovered his wife needed open-heart surgery. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Chandler Unified offers free meals for kids and teens
The Chandler Unified School District is providing free meals for kids and teens 18 and under.
The Chandler Unified School District is providing free meals for kids and teens 18 and under.