From nurse to patient: A journey with breast cancer
Registered nurse Denise Hickey has brought hope and strength to her patients for more than 30 years at Tampa General Hospital, but when the nurse became the patient, care took on a new meaning.
Registered nurse Denise Hickey has brought hope and strength to her patients for more than 30 years at Tampa General Hospital, but when the nurse became the patient, care took on a new meaning.
Seminole Hard Rock employee finds support through 'Making Strides'
For longtime Seminole Hard Rock employee Sharon Focht, good fortune doesn't come from a slot machine.
For longtime Seminole Hard Rock employee Sharon Focht, good fortune doesn't come from a slot machine.
Sarasota couple raises awareness for 'Making Strides'
John Wiseman of JP Wiseman Construction and his wife, Jenny, have played a big role in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in Sarasota and Manatee counties as sponsors and participants.
John Wiseman of JP Wiseman Construction and his wife, Jenny, have played a big role in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in Sarasota and Manatee counties as sponsors and participants.
Tampa's 2020 'Making Strides' event goes virtual
Making Strides is going virtual for 2020. This year, striders are encouraged to ‘walk your way.’
Making Strides is going virtual for 2020. This year, striders are encouraged to ‘walk your way.’
Ahead of the holidays, Metro Ministries will launch 'Spread Hope' campaign to raise donations for families
It’s officially fall, which means the holidays aren’t too far ahead, and we all know it’s been a tough year for so many.
It’s officially fall, which means the holidays aren’t too far ahead, and we all know it’s been a tough year for so many.
Bay Area schools benefit from FOX 13, Publix 'Tools for Back to School' campaign
It's a different kind of school year for Mort Elementary kindergarten teacher, Muna Salah, as she packs supplies for her students in individual bags.
It's a different kind of school year for Mort Elementary kindergarten teacher, Muna Salah, as she packs supplies for her students in individual bags.
Metropolitan Ministries in need of help after 60% drop in volunteers
Local non-profit Metropolitan Ministries needs to fill nearly 200 empty volunteer spots. According to the organization, for the first time, they have experienced a 60% drop in volunteers during the pandemic. They said they have seen a surge in need from local families.
Local non-profit Metropolitan Ministries needs to fill nearly 200 empty volunteer spots. According to the organization, for the first time, they have experienced a 60% drop in volunteers during the pandemic. They said they have seen a surge in need from local families.
Bay Area malls collecting school supplies for kids
School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.
School is about to start but some students don't have the supplies they need. Bay Area malls are coming together to collect those school items for students.
'Making Strikes Against Breast Cancer' goes virtual
The American Cancer Society is going virtual for this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events.
The American Cancer Society is going virtual for this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events.
Help students and teachers with 'Tools for Back to School'
Whether it's in the classroom or E-learning at home, students and teachers face huge challenges when they head back to school.
Whether it's in the classroom or E-learning at home, students and teachers face huge challenges when they head back to school.
FOX 13 and Metropolitan Ministries team up for '$13 for 13'
More and more people need help feeding their families in the wake of massive furloughs and layoffs due to COVID-19.
More and more people need help feeding their families in the wake of massive furloughs and layoffs due to COVID-19.
Join the first virtual March for Babies
You can still help the March of Dimes March for Babies while social distancing.
You can still help the March of Dimes March for Babies while social distancing.
FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for donation drives
Metropolitan Ministries needs your help to provide for thousands of struggling families this holiday season.
Metropolitan Ministries needs your help to provide for thousands of struggling families this holiday season.
Spirit of the Season: Featured charities
This season, we're focusing on a wide variety of Tampa Bay area charities that make a difference in our community. Here's where you can learn more about each charity and how you can help.
This season, we're focusing on a wide variety of Tampa Bay area charities that make a difference in our community. Here's where you can learn more about each charity and how you can help.
How to help families in need this holiday season on 'Giving Tuesday'
Picking up a few extra gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could help thousands of Tampa Bay area families struggling this holiday season. Here's how.
Picking up a few extra gifts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could help thousands of Tampa Bay area families struggling this holiday season. Here's how.
Metropolitan Ministries serving thousands of pounds of food to families on Thanksgiving
Metropolitan Ministries is serving 1,500 pounds of turkey, 3,700 pounds of stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes, 80 gallons of gravy and 1,000 pies. Dozens of volunteers arrived before the sun rose to help, including NFL vet and WWE star Titus O’Neil.
Metropolitan Ministries is serving 1,500 pounds of turkey, 3,700 pounds of stuffing, veggies and mashed potatoes, 80 gallons of gravy and 1,000 pies. Dozens of volunteers arrived before the sun rose to help, including NFL vet and WWE star Titus O’Neil.
Meals on Wheels rolls into St. Pete, but volunteer drivers still needed
Meals on Wheels recently launched in St. Petersburg, but the program needs help. They’re looking for volunteers to deliver food to seniors and people who are homebound due to an illness or disability.
Meals on Wheels recently launched in St. Petersburg, but the program needs help. They’re looking for volunteers to deliver food to seniors and people who are homebound due to an illness or disability.
Thousands join FOX 13 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
After poor weather postponed the event in October, Sunday made for a beautiful day for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Tampa.
After poor weather postponed the event in October, Sunday made for a beautiful day for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Tampa.
Now seeking donations: Metropolitan Ministries plans to help 30,000 families
Metropolitan Ministries is serving more families than ever this holiday season. This year they are projecting to help 30,000 families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s 8,000 more than 2018.
Metropolitan Ministries is serving more families than ever this holiday season. This year they are projecting to help 30,000 families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s 8,000 more than 2018.
Make a difference by making strides
October is breast cancer awareness month.
October is breast cancer awareness month.