Houston marathon runner's near-death experience sparks community action
A Houston marathon runner was revived after suffering from cardiac arrest in 2017 during the Chevron Houston Marathon and uses his survival to inspire local initiatives to teach CPR to the community.
Houston man died during marathon, was revived
A local marathon runner was brought back to life after suffering from cardiac arrest in 2017 during the Chevron Houston Marathon and now uses his survival to inspire local initiatives to teach CPR to the community.
Victory Lap awareness walk in Houston this Saturday to fight colon cancer
Everyone in the Greater Houston area is invited to join the event to not only show their support for colon cancer awareness but to engage in meaningful conversations about the importance of health screenings.
Colon cancer survivors ready for 'victory lap'
Three men who've undergone treatment for colon cancer are participating in the Victory Lap Awareness Walk, an event to raise awareness about early colon cancer detection. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to the men who share their stories and advocate for early screenings.
HPD officer unleashes hope about colon cancer
HPD Officer Robert Oppermann joins us with his canine officer to share his battle with late-stage colon cancer and shares how he's raising awareness to help save others.
Matthew Kenslow on his journey living with autism
Matthew Kenslow is breaking barriers and spreading hope by sharing his journey of living with autism, proving that challenges can be transformed into opportunities for growth and inspiration.
Young man proves you can be 'Unstoppable' while living with autism
Matthew Kenslow, a young man with autism, is living up to the name of his new book, "Unstoppable", inspiring people around the world and sharing ways to juggle life's challenges.
Houston man loses half his body weight, transforming life and career
After a health scare and a pivotal conversation with his doctor, Jason decided to take control of his life. He embarked on a transformative journey that not only changed his physical appearance but also his career path.
Man loses half his body weight, finds new mission
Jason Poff lost over half his body weight, transforming his life and career.
Fighting for sight with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Local twins Atlas and Ayden are advocates for each other, as they navigate life after being diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome before they were even born. Their loving mom is their biggest advocate and often travels across the country to get Atlas help from specialists.
Fighting for sight with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome | Lunch for the Soul
Local twins Atlas and Ayden are advocates for each other, as they navigate life after being diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome before they were even born. Their loving mom is their biggest advocate and often travels across the country to get Atlas help from specialists.
Mothers embrace angels while healing from loss - Lunch For The Soul
Three loving mothers created Mothers of Held Angels, known as MOHA. They're a lifeline, uniting with other moms after the loss of their beloved baby. They each suffered their own loss and came together to make sure others aren't alone, not only in the hospital, but for months and years to come, as they work through their grief.
Mothers of Held Angels, founded in Houston, supports moms experiencing loss
Three loving mothers created Mothers of Held Angels, known as MOHA. They're a lifeline, uniting with other moms after the loss of their beloved babies.
Surrogate shares her journey | Lunch for the Soul
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
Hope for couples through surrogacy
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Mareko, a remarkable surrogate mom from SurrogateFirst, who has helped bring four healthy babies into the world for families who couldn't do it on their own.
Rice University student reunites with healthcare heroes | Lunch For The Soul
Melissa Wilson brings you Lunch for the Soul with heartwarming stories that will fill you up. Eddie Barreda, a student at Rice University, is back on campus and thriving, thanks in part to the dedicated healthcare workers at Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital.
Rice University student reunites with healthcare heroes after surviving campus accident
He had been out celebrating the end of the semester, when he got struck by a vehicle on the main street through campus. The accident left him with a fractured skull, and he was placed in a medically induced coma.
Sensory-friendly Santa brings holiday joy to children at TIRR Memorial Hermann
A mom in North Houston helped children with sensory issues at TIRR Memorial Hermann enjoy a magical experience with Santa through a sensory-friendly holiday event.
Parents discuss unborn baby's spinal bifida surgery
Georgia parents traveled to Houston to receive a life-changing surgery at Texas Children's Hospital to mend their unborn baby's spinal bifida.
Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital brings hope to unborn baby with spina bifida
A Georgia mother underwent surgery at Texas Children's Hospital to mend her unborn baby's spine, affected by a rare birth defect and Melissa Wilson was invited into the operating room.