Alyssa Allen has worked in the communications industry for 20 years, starting as a newspaper reporter and then moving into marketing and public relations. Now, as a writer and editor, she loves to tell stories about interesting people and ideas. You might spot her around Grand Rapids with her husband and two children. They are hard to miss since they all have red hair. When she’s not keeping up with her kids, she enjoys reading, walking around her neighborhood and exploring West Michigan.
Two volunteers, 1,000 hours, lots of smiles. Add it up and you get nothing short of total joy.
A preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome survivor’s journey leads to activism.
Ted Droski sufrió la pérdida de una pierna en un repentino accidente automovilístico. Desde entonces se ha convertido en ejemplo del espíritu humano que emerge más fuerte que nunca ante la adversidad.
Ted Droski suffered the loss of a leg in a sudden car crash. He has since become a shining example of how the human spirit can emerge from adversity stronger than ever.
A distance of 150 miles couldn't separate one expectant mom from regular appointments with the midwife who guided her through four pregnancies.
A young family and a midwife bond through life and loss.
A soccer player defies the odds of cardiac arrest thanks to a teammate’s quick action.
A third-time mother trusts her care team when things get scary in the delivery room.
For one Michigan woman, a doctor's retirement brings back memories of miracles.
A longtime OB-GYN has built a legacy that spans generations for families in West Michigan and beyond.
After a double lung transplant and battling a host of maladies, a Michigan mom has kept faith alive.
A delicate procedure provides new hope for a lung cancer patient.
