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entertainment4 days ago•4 min saved

Netflix airs posthumous Eric Dane interview, highlighting ALS advocacy and fatherhood

Netflix has released a posthumous interview with Eric Dane for the series Famous Last Words, recorded last November, in which he candidly discussed his ALS diagnosis, his role as a father, and his views on mortality. Dane died less than a year after his diagnosis and had become an ALS advocate, lobbying for federal funding and raising awareness; the episode culminates in a personal message to his daughters about being present and loved.

via NBC News|

#advocacy #als #entertainment

obituary6 days ago•5 min saved

McSteamy's final act: Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS battle

Eric Dane, the Grey's Anatomy star who played Dr. Mark Sloan (McSteamy), died at 53 after revealing he had ALS in 2025. His family said he spent his final days with loved ones and that he used his platform to raise awareness about ALS. He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and two daughters, Billie and Georgia.

via CBS News|

#advocacy #als #eric-dane

world9 days ago•6 min saved

Denied abortion leads to prison for a Zambian mother, later freed after rights groups intervene

Violet Zulu, a 26-year-old in Zambia, was sentenced to seven years in 2024 for procuring her own abortion after clinics refused legal care and she couldn't afford private services; she delivered the fetus in a toilet, pleaded guilty after representing herself in court, and was later freed on appeal thanks to intervention by international rights groups. Her case highlights barriers to legal abortion, stigma, and lack of information, underscoring the need for better access and education amid Africa's high rate of unsafe abortions.

via AP News|

#abortion #advocacy #legal-access

health29 days ago•56 min saved

Hidden HIV-Linked Anal Cancer: A Survivor’s Call to Break the Taboo

An HIV-positive advocate, Daniel Garza, was diagnosed with stage II anal cancer in 2015—likely linked to HIV’s immune suppression and HPV infection. He experienced weight gain despite barely eating, then underwent extensive treatment (radiation, chemotherapy, HBOT) that left him with an ostomy after losing half of his anal sphincter, and he was declared cancer-free in 2017. Garza now channels his experience into advocacy for HIV awareness, anal cancer and HPV education, mental health, and sexuality, urging others with persistent symptoms to seek second opinions and not ignore signs below the belt.

via Daily Mail|

#advocacy #anal-cancer #health

health1 month ago•39 min saved

Bedridden at 28: A Hidden CSF Leak Reshapes a Young Woman's Life

A 28-year-old woman, Meredith, describes a life-altering journey after a thunderclap headache and seizure led to a spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak caused by a CSF-venous fistula. The condition leaves her largely bedridden, with upright activity triggering debilitating pain and 95% of days spent lying down. Despite multiple treatments, including blood patches and a brain stent, the fistula makes sealing leaks difficult, and her connective tissue disorder complicates care. She documents her experience on TikTok to raise awareness, push for more research and better treatments, and find moments of normalcy with family and friends.

via Yahoo News UK|

#advocacy #cerebrospinal-fluid-leak #chronic-illness

entertainment1 month ago•32 min saved

Lea Thompson urges voting and unity after Minneapolis ICE shooting

Lea Thompson, the Back to the Future icon, posted an emotional message after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, saying the incident hits close to home, urging people to vote, march, and stay united as part of a broader celebrity response to ICE.

via Yahoo|

#advocacy #entertainment #ice

human-rights1 month ago•4 min saved

Rob and Michele Reiner's Love for Son Sentenced to Death

Rob and Michele Reiner formed a bond with Nanon Williams, a man convicted of murder, through shared interests in poetry and justice, ultimately supporting his journey from death row to life imprisonment and advocating for prison reform and abolition of the death penalty.

via NBC News|

#advocacy #death-penalty #human-rights

local-news2 months ago•3 min saved

LA Home Depot's Noise Machines Spark Protest Over Laborer Harassment

Advocates criticize a Los Angeles Home Depot for installing high-pitch noise machines outside to deter day laborers, causing health issues, and allege the devices are linked to ICE raids, which the company denies, claiming they are for safety and anti-overnight parking.

via The Guardian|

#advocacy #day-laborers #immigration-enforcement

entertainment4 months ago•17 min saved

Ms. Rachel Opens Up About Authenticity, Compassion, and Advocacy

Ms. Rachel, a beloved children's entertainer and advocate, has become a cultural icon through her YouTube channel, books, and toys, while also speaking out on social issues like children's rights and the crisis in Gaza, driven by her passion to serve and help children worldwide.

via glamour.com|

#advocacy #childhood-education #entertainment

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Cancer Patients Unite Across Politics to Lobby Congress

Despite political divisions, cancer survivors and advocates from across the U.S. united in Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress for increased cancer research funding, insurance subsidies, and access to screening, demonstrating that health issues like cancer can foster bipartisan support and common ground.

via NPR|

#advocacy #bipartisan #cancer

health4 months ago•6 min saved

Doctor Dismisses Ribs Knot as Constipation, Later Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer

A 2-year-old boy named Carter was initially misdiagnosed with constipation but was later found to have stage 3 kidney cancer, highlighting the importance of parental advocacy and early detection in childhood cancer. Now in remission, his story underscores resilience and the need for vigilance in pediatric health issues.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#advocacy #childcancer #clear-cell-sarcoma

health4 months ago•6 min saved

Doctor Dismisses Ribs Knot as Constipation, Later Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer

A 2-year-old boy named Carter was initially misdiagnosed with constipation but was later found to have stage 3 clear cell sarcoma of the kidney, a serious cancer. After extensive treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, he is now in remission, highlighting the importance of parental advocacy and early detection in childhood cancer cases.

via Yahoo|

#advocacy #childcancer #clear-cell-sarcoma

entertainment4 months ago•14 min saved

Florida Man Indicted for Arson in Deadly Palisades Fire

Spencer Pratt, once known as a reality TV villain, has transformed into a passionate advocate and critic of government negligence following the Palisades Fire that destroyed his home, using his platform to demand accountability and rally support for wildfire prevention, while balancing his personal struggles and media presence.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#advocacy #california-wildfire #entertainment

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Bill Nye Champions NASA Amid Budget Battles

Bill Nye is leading a coalition of science groups to oppose proposed 47% cuts to NASA's science budget under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of space exploration for scientific discovery, economic growth, and global leadership, especially as China accelerates its space missions.

via Axios|

#advocacy #bill-nye #funding-cuts

health4 months ago•1 min saved

Eric Dane Turns ALS Battle into Advocacy Effort

Actor Eric Dane, diagnosed with ALS, is advocating for the renewal of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to support research and patient access to treatments, while also sharing his personal fight against the disease to raise awareness.

via Los Angeles Times|

#advocacy #als #diagnosis