By Garrett Serd, M.S., RD, ACSM-CPT The sight of pumpkins often serves a reminder that the holiday season is fast approaching. For many of us, the fall season means enjoying pumpkin in all its forms –pumpkin pie, to pumpkin-spice lattes and fresh pumpkin cookies. Even the spices that are typically used with pumpkins can benefit […]
Archive for October, 2014
A look back at Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Michelle Hallmark, Director of Client Services October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), a reminder to women and men to learn about the importance of breast health and take the necessary steps to help find the disease at an early stage. Little Red Door Cancer Agency provides free mammography services year-round to those who […]
Donor Highlight: Jamar Cobb-Denard
By Nick Duvall, Director of Resource Development Board member Jamar Cobb-Denard began his work with Little Red Door with a pie. He baked and sold more than 100 pies and donated the proceeds to the agency. After having watched a family member die from cancer, he wanted to become more involved with the agency and […]
Little Red Door takes Eat Well, Live Well program on the road
By Tiffany King, Education and Outreach Coordinator Little Red Door took the Eat Well, Live Well program to the State Fair this year. Director and CEO Fred Duncan and myself were there for all 17 days, cooking healthy recipes, answering questions and educating the public. We met more than 1,500 people and taught them easy […]