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DRIVE TO SUCCEED: Rhode Island Blood Center account manager Glenn Halvarson (far left) stopped by the Johnston School Committee meeting in December to present, from left to right, Caleb Lee, Nick Petrillo and Carlos Fragoso with a certificate honoring Johnston’s second-place status among R.I. high schools. (Sun Rise photo)
Donating hope
Blood shortages have not ceased during the coronavirus pandemic, and the Rhode Island Blood Center and Johnston High School are once again teaming up to rise to the challenge. Account manager … more
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‘AMBASSADOR FOR GOODNESS’: Corwin, a rabbit with red sneakers in a superhero cape, is the creation of Christine Carr. “Corwin acts as an ambassador for goodness,” Carr says.
‘A friend for our heart’
Corwin’s wide-set eyes, long legs and whiskers can be captivating. Or could it be his long ears resting on his shoulders that make him so endearing? Corwin, a rabbit with red sneakers in a … more
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VIRTUAL VOICES: A total of 32 Rhode Island College students took part in the Concert Chorus virtual recording of “When I Think of You” in April. Chorus conductor and professor of music Dr. Teresa Coffman passed the individual recordings along to student Jack Zornado, last year’s Concert Chorus vice president, to mix and engineer the piece.
‘Forever connected’
The Rhode Island College Concert Chorus’ virtual performance of “When I Think of You,” composed by Lara Farnell with text by Sara Teasdale, is in consideration for two Grammy Awards … more
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MOMENT OF A LIFETIME: Jonét Nichelle of North Providence let out an excited scream when she was crowned Miss Rhode Island USA.
Dream Journey
Victory was extra sweet for Jonét Nichelle when she was crowned Miss Rhode Island USA.Nichelle, a Connecticut native, has taken part in the competition six previous times and never heard her … more
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THE BUILDERS: Hasbro Children’s Hospital marked a milestone in its ongoing renovations with the completion of the new Balise Healing Garden and a reimagined playground. Construction of the garden and playground were led by Cranston-based Pariseault Builders. Members of the Pariseault Builders team include, from left, Brian Casey, president; Caleb Messier, senior project manager; Dan Buttner, project manager; Tom Rezendes, senior vice president; and Kyle Lloyd, vice president.
‘By our community, for our community’
Hasbro Children’s Hospital recently announced a milestone in its ongoing renovations with the completion of the new Balise Healing Garden and a completely reimagined playground. The space … more
‘BLESSED BY HIM’: Nicole White and her 8-year-old son Kyrie, of Cranston, take a break from their work at A Wish Come True. (Courtesy of Kerri Stowik Photography)
Only a wish away
A small and unassuming gray house on Warwick Avenue is where magic is made and wishes are granted. Missy, the 9-year-old wish dog, makes frequent appearances here with Mary-Kate O’Leary, the … more
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You Rock School of Music nurtures community, creativity
By ROB DUGUAY As we've examined before, music has a knack for bringing people together. Often this happens with bands - duos, trios, quartets, or groups with even more members. But what about bringing hundreds of folks together? That's may seem more
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SHOUTING THEIR PRAISE: Jo-Ann Schofield removed her mask to praise The Dancing Feeling, whose instructors work with celebrities competing in Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring.
Taking the dance outside
Not even a pandemic can stop that dancing feeling – or an event that brings together hundreds of people to support life-changing mentoring. And how is that possible when groups are limited … more
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How home design trends are evolving for social distancing
COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Bob … more
GRANDDAUGHTER VISITS: Kathleen Crudele is seen holding her granddaughter, Natalie Lindon, in January before the pandemic.
‘I have always been driven’
Kathleen Crudele isn’t about to close to book on raising funds even though the MS Walk was held virtually in April. A Warwick resident, Crudele was diagnosed with MS in 2009. It was a … more
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HAPPY AND HEALTHY: Lucia and Gemma Durrigan were each born healthy, but health scares resulted in stays for each at Hasbro Children’s Hospital during infancy. The girls are happy and healthy today – and Lucia, apparently inspired by her ordeal, says she wants to one day be a pediatrician.
‘The lives that are being saved’
There was a time when Megan and Sean Durrigan of Cranston, like many Rhode Islanders, would pass by Hasbro Children’s Hospital without a full appreciation of just what occurs every day within … more
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PARTNERING TO HELP MANY: Susan Mills displays the bags of El Salvadorian coffee people will receive when donating to the ALS Society. Mills has close connections with the coffee growers, and as JR Pagliarini, president of the ALS Association of Rhode Island, points out, the ALS fundraiser “is thinking outside the bag” as it is a benefit to the donor, the grower, a Rhode Island business and providing assistance to ALS patients and their families. Pictured with Mill and JR are Ana Morgan and Beth Flanagan.
Perfect blend for a good cause
JR Pagliarini and his longtime friend, Ana Morgan, were commiserating over the state of things. I like to imagine this happened over a cup of coffee, but I’m told it did not.Their 20-year … more
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