Metro Ministries, Meals on Wheels deliver free turkey meals for families in need
Thousands of homebound families in need across the Bay Area had their Thanksgiving meals delivered to their homes Monday ahead of the holiday.
After receiving generosity in her time of need, Metro Ministries volunteer gives back
Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.
Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent is ready to serve Bay Area families
The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
Wreaths Across America honors Bay Area veterans ahead of holiday season
Wreaths Across America's goal is to lay a wreath on every American veteran's grave this December, including those buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Volunteers, seasonal staff needed for Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent
Construction is underway for the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. Starting November 8, you can drop off food donations for the Thanksgiving collection at the tent, located at 2609 N. Rome Avenue in Tampa.
Bay Area woman beats aggressive breast cancer, gives back to those still fighting
Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.
Breast cancer patient crusades for others fighting the battle
Lavita Rodriguez thought the 2008 accident that left her paralyzed would be the toughest battle of her life, but ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and fight took on a whole new meaning.
Healthcare worker raises breast cancer awareness through Making Strides
Mammograms aren't comfortable. But Lois Nickel-Ward wants to make the patient's experience as easy as possible.
Young breast cancer survivor documents her battle through Instagram
Emily Rhoads used her Instagram account as a diary to detail every step of her fight with breast cancer.
Signup underway for October Making Strides walks
The American Cancer Society Making Strides in-person walks will return in October. Signup is underway for the events.
'Tunnel To Towers' founder walks from Pentagon to Shanksville to Ground Zero
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation assists those who serve their country and their communities. Most recently, they paid off the mortgage for the family of fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen.
Tools for Back to School campaign nets more than $590K in donations
FOX 13 viewers who donated to the Tools For Back-to-School campaign at Publix registers helped raise nearly $600,000.
Tunnel to Towers events coming to the Tampa Bay area
Tunnel to Towers is marking the 20th anniversary of September 11th with events across the country, including the Tampa Bay area.
Free skin cancer screenings at Clearwater Beach
Moffitt Cancer Center's Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings at the Pier 60 Pavilion at Clearwater Beach on Saturday, July 31st from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
FOX 13 teams up with Publix for 'Tools for Back To School' program
FOX 13 is teaming up with Publix for the "Tools for Back To School" program. From July 22 to August 2, you can donate $5, $7 or $10 when you check out at Publix registers.
Skin cancer on people of color is harder to detect, doctors warn
Doctors say skin cancer in people of color can show up in unexpected places and can be harder to spot, so sunscreen and exams are important.
USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.
Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page
A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.
Moffitt expert explains the ABCDE melanoma check
Dermatologists turn to the alphabet when checking for suspicious spots that could be melanoma. Here's how you can do it yourself.