Cystic Fibrosis

Alex Pangman Q&A: Juno Nominee Discusses Singing After Two Double Lung Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Donation

Alex Pangman Q&A: Juno Nominee Discusses Singing After Two Double Lung Transplants, Cystic Fibrosis, Organ Donation Alex Pangman promo shot — photo credit: Steve Payne.Alex Pangman, whose latest album, New, is nominated for vocal jazz album of the year at the upcoming Juno Awards, has much to be thankful for, whether she wins on April 3 in Calgary or…

Madi Vanstone Q&A: Teenager Honoured after Lobbying Government for Cystic Fibrosis Drug Coverage, Diagnosis Now Negative

Madi Vanstone Q&A: Teenager Honoured after Lobbying Government for Cystic Fibrosis Drug Coverage, Diagnosis Now Negative Madi Vanstone (pictured left), 14, receives the 2015 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Philanthropy Professionals — photo credit: Beth Vanstone."An exceptional [14] year-old who embodies a great spirit…

Youth with Life-threatening Illnesses Meet Bands on Take Action Tour

Youth with Life-threatening Illnesses Meet Bands on Take Action Tour The members of Memphis May Fire with Taylor, enjoying her dream courtesy of Living The Dream Foundation — photo: LTDF's Instagram.The 13th annual Take Action Tour, headlined by Christian metalcore band Memphis May Fire, has kicked off in the U.S. and hits 19 cities through April 4.…

Talkic's Click For Cause Site Benefits 20 Charities — And Indie Musicians

Talkic's Click For Cause Site Benefits 20 Charities — And Indie Musicians David Katz in Jack The Donkey costumeA social network for social change. That is the mandate of recently launched website Talkic.com, the brainchild of altruistic-minded Toronto entrepreneur David Katz. He also runs a free indie music promotion service, TalkicMusic.com, for…

Boy Band One Direction Uses Early Fame To Put Smiles On Sick Kids

Boy Band One Direction Uses Early Fame To Put Smiles On Sick Kids Tilly, 11, is living with spinal muscular atrophy. Through Rays of Sunshine children's charity, she got to meet the boys in One DirectionThere’s Ollie, Tilly, Rebecca and Gina, all huge fans of One Direction, the newest UK boy band to enjoy adoration from millions of young people. These…