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COVID-19: Stamford Teacher Cares For Student's Newborn Brother As His Family Battles Virus COVID-19: Stamford Teacher Cares For Student's Newborn Brother As His Family Battles Virus
Covid-19: Stamford Teacher Cares For Student's Newborn Brother As His Family Battles Virus Sometimes it really does take a village to make something good happen and that's what occurred when a teacher in Fairfield County, on the spur of a moment, said the word "yes," and helped a family in desperate need during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The simple yes uttered by Luciana Machado Lira, 42, not only changed the life of one of her students but hers as well. The whole thing began when Luciana, a teacher at Hart Magnet Elementary School in Stamford, received a call from the mother of 7-year-old Junior, one of her students, who had recently moved from Guatemala. The mot…

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by Kathy Reakes
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100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium 100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium
100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium If you were a preemie or conceived one or cared for one, then this story will be special for you. Actually, it's special regardless. Over 100 preemies and their families enjoyed a spectacular evening "under the sea" at The Maritime Aquarium, thanks to The Tiny Miracles Foundation.  The Sunday, June 3 gathering celebrated the many families affected by premature birth in Fairfield County. It provided an opportunity for parents to connect with one another, share experiences and thank volunteers who helped make a difference for their preemies. The Tiny Miracles Foundation is a volun…

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by Jon Craig