Serena DeJesus. Photo by Jesse Lambert (Arch Angel Studios)
Sarah recently profiled up-and-coming mixed martial artist Serena DeJesus.
People take up combat sports for many reasons. One of the reasons it has worked for DeJesus is because the intense focus of the sport helps her to dampen the sensory overload of the outside world.
To read the full story head to Medium here.
Filed under Health, Jock Stuff, Shameless Promotion
David Gilmour, ex-Pink Floyd
Here are 19 pieces I contributed to the charitably-minded entertainment site Samaritanmag:
Lana Del Rey Releases New Anti-Gun Song, Proceeds Will Support Three Mass Shooter Victim Funds
WATCH: Roger Hodgson and Young Musicians on Autism Spectrum Perform Give A Little Bit
Gilroy Garlic Festival Has Donated Millions of Dollars Over 40 Years
Tenille Townes’ New Single Supports Homeless Girl Scouts
Grammy Museum Gives $200,000 To Music Science, Archive Projects
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour Sells 120 Guitars, Raises $21.5 Million To Fight Climate Crisis
Eagles Rising Billboard Campaign About Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
Taylor Swift Releases Video For Pro-LGBTQ Song “You Need To Calm Down”
Radiohead Use Ransom Threat To Support Climate Crisis Group Extinction Rebellion
Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Reimagined For 25th Anniversary To Help Find Missing Children
Ellen DeGeneres Backs Virtual Reality Game Used To Protect Gorillas In Rwanda
Sufjan Stevens Releases Two Songs For Pride Month
Apple Expands Number Of Locations To Recycle Old Devices
Prince Harry and Meghan Do Instagram Purge Then Support 16 Mental Health Causes
Royal Conservatory’s Signature Fundraiser To Honour Rock Legends Lighthouse
Hardcore Punk Vets D.O.A. Declare Time To Fight Back With New Video
Filed under Culture, Environment, Health, Music, Politics, Shameless Promotion
Despite being thoroughly scientifically debunked, there continue to be be substantial numbers of parents who hold peculiar beliefs related to a) the causes of, and b) cures for their children’s autism.
In a piece for Vox’s First Person essay section Sarah explained why this sort of thinking is both dangerous and insulting.
To read the piece go here.
Filed under Health, Politics, Shameless Promotion
When Sarah turned 36 it was less a celebration than an acknowledgment of a morbid milestone. That’s because according to the American Journal of Public Health 36 is the average life expectancy for autistic people.
Sarah wrote about this for Vox.
To read the story go here.
Filed under Health, Shameless Promotion
Ryan Reynolds vs. Hugh Jackman
Here’s a collection of 15 posts I contributed to the charitably-minded entertainment site Samaritanmag:
Vancouver Act Galactic Hobos Donating Proceeds From Two New Singles To Parkinson’s Research
Canadian Music Industry Rallies To Support Veteran Music Journalist Lenny Stoute
Girl Gang Goodies, Tonic Blooms Team Up To Support Sistering Toronto
Stephen Marley Tour To Raise Money For Ghetto Youths Foundation
WATCH: Feud Between Ryan Reynolds And Hugh Jackman Shows How Coffee Company Is Helping People
Tim Hortons Co-Founder Ron Joyce Leaves A Lasting Charitable Legacy
NFL To Give NFL Award Money To Colin Kaepernick Initiative
Terra Lightfoot, Lindi Ortega And Begonia Tour To Benefit Four Charities
Bell Let’s Talk: What Bell Media Does For Mental Health All Year Round
Winter Sports Camp For Veterans With Disabilities Kicks Off In California
Snowboarder Mark McMorris Directs Proceeds of His Kiehl’s Cream to Kids Sports Foundation
NHL All-Star Game Jerseys Will Be Made Of Repurposed Marine Plastics
Metallica To Release Acoustic Live Double Album On Vinyl For Charity
Filed under Culture, Environment, Health, Music, Politics, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Risky Fuel 