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TV news anchor. Blogger, public speaker. Mom to 22 weeker surviving triplet. Oregon Alum. Contributor @WashingtonPost, @HuffPost, @Today_Parents, @Upworthy
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Young musician spreads joy in care facilities with live 'Melody Therapy'

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By Stacey Skrysak 
| WICD-TV (Champaign, IL)
Meher Garg, a junior at Springfield High, is proving that balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and community service is possible. Garg, who plays three instruments, including the violin with the Illinois Youth Orchestra, was inspired by her grandmother to pursue music. After her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Garg founded "Melody Therapy," a youth organization that brings live music to those without access.
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Five young lives gone too soon

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By Stacey Skrysak 
| Illinois Times
Alma Lee Buhnerkempe  July 10, 2017 – April 28, 2025 Ainsley Grace Johnson Feb. 16, 2017 – April 28, 2025 Bradley James Lund April 4, 2017 – June 2, 2025 Kathryn Susanne Corley  June 22, 2017 – April 28, 2025 Rylee Denae Britton Nov. 8, 2006 – April 28, 2025 What started as a typical day in April turned to tragedy after a catastrophic crash at the YNOT building in Chatham, which houses a popular afterschool program.
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Children's Holiday Store returns to benefit Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery

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By Stacey Skrysak 
| WICD-TV (Champaign, IL)
Mon, November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM The Children's Holiday Store, a beloved tradition for many families, is back for its 37th year. This year the Mini O'beirne Crisis Nursery fundraiser will be located at White Oaks Mall. The event pairs children with volunteer "elves" to help them select and wrap gifts for family and friends. "And just those memories, and teaching the kids about the gift of giving.
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