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After decades facilitating organ donations among others, East Bay man inspired to donate himself
For more than two decades, Luis Mayer has worked at Donor Network West, the designated organ procurement nonprofit organization serving Northern California and northern Nevada.
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After decades facilitating organ donations among others, East Bay man inspired to donate himself
For more than two decades, Luis Mayer has worked at Donor Network West, the designated organ procurement nonprofit organization serving Northern California and northern Nevada. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Forced to pivot by pandemic, South Bay non profit continutes to feed those in need
Through all the turmoil of the past 5 years, Hunger At Home has continued to distribute hundres of thousands of meals each year. Garvin Thomas reports.
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‘My canvas is San Francisco': Runner uses GPS to create amazing artwork
Around 10 years ago, Lenny Maughan noticed that when he mapped his runs, it sometimes resembled an object, animal or person. So, he set about doing it on purpose.
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‘My canvas is San Francisco': Runner uses GPS to create amazing artwork
Around 10 years ago, Lenny Maughan noticed that when he mapped his runs, it sometimes resembled an object, animal, or person. So, he set about doing it on purpose. Garvin Thomas reports
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Relying on experience from Camp Fire, Bay Area group organizes to help LA fire victims
After helping a friend who had lost her home in the Eaton fire, Ginger Faith wanted to do more but wasn’t sure how. Eric Lofholm knew how because he had done it before.
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Relying on experience from Camp Fire, Bay Area group organizes to help LA fire victims
After helping a friend who had lost her home in the Eaton fire, Ginger Faith wanted to do more but wasn’t sure how. Eric Lofholm knew how because he had done it before. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Nontoxic fire retardant, developed by Mountain View teens, protects dozens of homes in LA fires
The product, developed by Barrett Deng and Sebastien Burkhardo in a Silicon Valley garage, got its first real-world test in the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Nontoxic fire retardant, developed by Mountain View teens, protects dozens of homes in LA fires
The product, developed by Barrett Deng and Sebastien Burkhardo in a Silicon Valley garage, got its first real-world test in the Palisades and Eaton fires. Garvin Thomas reports.
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The show goes on: Scotts Valley theater doesn't let tornado halt performance
Minutes before the curtain went up on Scotts Valley Performing Arts’ production of “A Year With Frog And Toad,” a tornado struck. With some ingenuity and teamwork, the show went on.
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The show goes on: Scotts Valley theater didn't let nearby tornado halt performance
Minutes before the curtain went up on Scotts Valley Performing Arts’ production of “A Year With Frog And Toad,” a tornado struck. With some ingenuity and teamwork, the show went on. Garvin Thomas reports.
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San Francisco mother-daughter duo spread holiday cheer – and socks – to city's unhoused
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother-daughter duo started an annual tradition of biking around San Francisco and handing out new socks to people living on the streets.
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San Francisco mother-daughter duo spread holiday cheer – and socks – to city's unhoused
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother-daughter duo started an annual tradition of biking around San Francisco and handing out new socks to people living on the streets. Garvin Thomas reports.
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East Bay group gets charitable holiday operation up and running in less than 2 months
At the Lamorinda Care Collective, those in need are welcome to take what they need this holiday season.
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East Bay group gets charitable holiday operation up and running in less than 2 months
At the Lamorinda Care Collective, those in need are welcome to take what they need this holiday season. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Student with disabilities, once bullied, now leads class in kindness at South Bay college
25-year-old Brighid Kohl, who lives with autism and a stutter, brought the You Are No Alone initiative to Saratoga’s College of Adaptive Arts as a way to help her classmates deal with issues like bullying and isolation. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Student with disabilities, once bullied, now leads kindness class at South Bay college
25-year-old Brighid Kohl, who lives with autism and a stutter, brought the You Are No Alone initiative to Saratoga’s College of Adaptive Arts as a way to help her classmates deal with issues like bullying and isolation. Garvin Thomas reports.
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Fisherman's Wharf housing massive gingerbread village for holidays (17,000 jelly beans!) created by New York artist
There are many great holiday traditions in San Francisco. Another one might have just opened its doors on Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s the culmination of artist Jon Lovitch’s lifelong love of the holidays and the City By The Bay. Garvin Thomas has the latest Bay Area Proud.
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Fisherman's Wharf housing massive gingerbread village for holidays (17,000 jelly beans!) created by New York artist
There are many great holiday traditions in San Francisco. Another one might have just opened its doors on Fisherman’s Wharf. It’s the culmination of artist Jon Lovitch’s lifelong love of the holidays and the City By The Bay. Garvin Thomas has the latest Bay Area Proud.