Texas family shines light on rare disease awareness | Lunch For The Soul
A family from the Austin area is raising awareness about resources for rare diseases. The Rogers family faced a nearly three-year journey to diagnose Lottie, who exhibited developmental delays from a young age.
Texas family shines light on rare disease awareness
The Rogers family faced a nearly three-year journey to diagnose Lottie, who exhibited developmental delays from a young age. Despite normal test results, her mother, a nurse, knew something was amiss.
Houston heart attack survivor says he glimpsed heaven
After a man suffered a near-death experience from a massive heart attack, he had an out-of-body experience that changed his life forever.
Man says he glimpsed Heaven after heart attack
In this episode of Lunch for the Soul, a Houston heart attack victim says he got a glimpse of Heaven. He talks with FOX 26's Melissa Wilson about his experience.
Houston nurse survives near-death experience at work | Lunch for the Soul
Jerry Isbell, a dedicated nurse, underwent surgery for kidney cancer last April. Despite feeling unwell a month later, his manager encouraged he go to work, and he did, a decision that ultimately saved his life. While at work, he collapsed and was quickly taken for a CT scan, revealing a life-threatening aneurysm on his kidney.
Houston nurse survives near-death experience after going to work
Jerry Isbell, a nurse at Memorial Hermann Memorial City, survived multiple near-death situations after collapsing at work. He describes his vision of the afterlife as a team of more than 100 medical professionals worked tirelessly to save his life.
Houston-area nurse describes near-death experience
Memorial Hermann surgeons say one of their nurses is miraculously alive because he came to work on a day he wasn't feeling well. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke to Jerry Isbell who survived multiple near-death situations after collapsing at work.
Lunch For The Soul - March 25, 2025
Luke Armstrong joins Lunch For The Soul after a devastating plane crash five years ago in Bryan that broke every bone in his face.
The Cognitive Busy Box | Lunch for the Soul
Amanda Bailey's mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in her 60s, prompting Amanda to explore therapeutic approaches. Her Cognitive Busy Box includes items like fidget tools and reminiscence therapy aids.
Houston woman develops Cognitive Busy Box to help families dealing with dementia
A Houston woman inspired by her mother's battle with Alzheimer's created the Cognitive Busy Box to help families connect with their own loved ones who are battling dementia.
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.
Marathon runner brought back to life inspires CPR initiatives | Lunch for the Soul
A local marathon runner was brought back to life after suffering from cardiac arrest in 2017 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.