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School Asks Deaf Toddler to Change the Sign Language for His Name Because It Looks Like a Gun

Lori Crofford — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:10:58 +0000

Sometimes I think people can go way to far, especially those in a position of authority. Hunter Spanjer is a 3-year old boy who cannot hear so he uses sign language. One of the signs in his name resembles a gun. Since it does resemble a gun, school officials in the Nebraska town of Grand [...]

Day Care Employees Arrested for Allowing and Encouraging Toddler Fights

Lori Crofford — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:34:43 +0000

As a mom, I send my son off to day care every weekday. That is a leap of faith because of some of the heinous things that happen in day cares, and this story is no different. Three employees of Hands of Our Future Daycare in Delaware were arrested for allowing and encouraging toddlers to fight.

Where Would You Attend A Halloween Party? [POLL]

Billy Goforth — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:33:01 +0000

Halloween is going to be here before you know it and we want to know where you enjoy going for a huge halloween dance/party in Amarillo. Whether you like to go to a Halloween Ball, costume contest, party or just have some drinks, tell us where you enjoy attending these events. Halloween is a time [...]

Wisconsin Man With Terminal Cancer Gives Tearful Goodbye On YouTube

Billy Goforth — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:47:53 +0000

After fighting cancer for almost a decade, Eric McLean gives a heart felt goodbye on a YouTube video. This is a heartbreaking video, but you can see the love he has for his family. This is a video that touched my heart as you can see the fear, love and even acceptance that this man [...]

Tri To Make a Difference Triathalon Raffle – Proceeds Benefit CMN

Lori Crofford — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:02:05 +0000

The Tri to Make A Difference Triathlon is coming up on September 8th at Lake Tanglewood. It is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network. However, coming up before this wonderful day of endurance and strength to raise money to help the kids in the Panhandle they are having a raffle.

King Michael: A Tribute to the King of Pop

Lori Crofford — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:17:58 +0000

If you never had a chance to see Michael Jackson in concert, here’s your chance. Keep in mind it isn’t Michael Jackson but a tribute to the late King of Pop. King Michael is coming to the Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium on Saturday, August 25th. From early moments with his brothers to his stratospheric [...]

Ten Reasons Why You Should Go to the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Showcase

Lori Crofford — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:59:45 +0000

The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Showcase presented by Bud Light Platinum returns to the Party Barn on Friday, July 13th with comedienne Janet Williams, the Tennessee Tramp. Here are 10 reason why you should go. 1. Laughing Improves Your Social Life 2. Laughing Relaxes Your Body 3. Laughing Boosts Your Immune System 4. Laughing Relieves [...]

Andy Griffith Dead At 86

Billy Goforth — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:41:09 +0000

Iconic TV star Andy Griffith has died. Griffith, known for his work on such classic shows as ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Matlock,’ was 86. Griffith passed away Tuesday morning at his home in Dare County, North Carolina around 7 a.m. It had been reported earlier in the morning that an ambulance had been dispatched [...]

Dish Network Drops AMC & Affiliated Channels – Suddenlink Still Has Them

Billy Goforth — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:14:44 +0000

Breaking Bad, Walking Dead and other AMC shows will not be aired on Dish Network.

Tomorrow night will be the last night that you can watch AMC and affiliated channels if you're a Dish Network Customer. The company shows no plans as of now to start carrying AMC again.

Girls Get Severely Sunburned Because their School Will Not Let Them Apply Sunscreen [VIDEO, POLL]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:06:15 +0000

A school in Tacoma, Washington is under fire from one mother after her daughters got severely sunburned at school. The reason for the sunburn, they didn’t have a doctors note allowing them to apply their own sunscreen. For me personally, I think the school was in the wrong on this, refusing to allow a child [...]

Senior Denied Diploma After Too Much Cheering From His Family at Graduation [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:34:02 +0000

Personally, I find this ridiculous because it is a graduation a time to celebrate not sit in the stands like trolls. A Cincinnati senior was denied his diploma after his family cheered to loudly at graduation. According to WCPO Anthony Cornist will have to complete at least 20 hours of community service before his high [...]

Thank You for Your Donations to the Children's Miracle Network

Lori Crofford — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:46:57 +0000

Another year has passed for the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration. Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle you came through in a HUGE way. You helped us raise a ton of money for the Children’s Miracle Network. How much did you help us raise? That money will go to help out families in the Texas Panhandle! [...]

Raising Money for CMN to Purchase and AccuVein – It Can Save a Ton of Tears

Lori Crofford — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:00:33 +0000

I am a BIG weenie when it comes to needles. I am an adult and am supposed to be able to handle a needle stick. Thousands of children come into BSA on a yearly basis and they all get stuck at least once and sometimes when the nurse cannot find a vein they get stuck multiple times. Well we have the opportunity to provide a machine that can make it easy to hit a vein in one stick.

The Children's Miracle Network Celebration [PHOTOS]

Billy Goforth — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:28:07 +0000

If you have ever felt the calling to donate to a charity, but weren’t quite sure where you wanted to send you extra few dollars, then we want you to know that CMN Celebration is that very place. Maybe you think that you aren’t quite sure where your donated dollars go. Well, we want to [...]

Help CMN Buy a New Procedure Doll

Lori Crofford — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:01:15 +0000

One of the many wonderful things that CMN has purchased is a Surgery Doll. The surgery Doll is named Izzy. This doll is used to teach and show small children procedures that will be happening on their little bodies. Izzy the current doll they have has some of the following features. Trach Hole in his [...]

Reasons to Give to the Children's Miracle Network

Lori Crofford — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Today is the last day of the Children's Miracle Network Celebration. We do this once a year and the funds we raise in these 2-days help make miracles happen all year round. Your donations help save the lives of children. That is the one thing I would like to emphasize is that your donation SAVES [...]

Donate Here to Help the Children's Miracle Network

Lori Crofford — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:12:20 +0000

Celebration Radiothon

May 31st and June 1st

LIVE From BSA 5:30a-7pm

CMN Stories From Years Past

Lori Crofford — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:13:21 +0000

The Children’s Miracle Network Celebration is this Thursday and Friday. We will be live from BSA Hospital from 5:30am-7pm each day. Murphy, Sam and Jodi, Rick and myself will be live and bringing you stories from and about some pretty tough kids. In the meantime I wanted to share with you some stories from year’s [...]

William Taylor A Testimony of Strength and Love and a Children's Miracle Network Miracle

Lori Crofford — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:05:18 +0000

We are one week away from our Children's Miracle Network Celebration, we want to introduce you to some of the Miracles we have met and the miracles that have happened because of your generous donations to Children's Miracle Network.

Back in December I introduced you to William Taylor but today I would like to share his entire story with you.