Author Archives: Bill Halamandaris

After my father died, my mother became my greatest concern.  My parents had known each other most of their lives.  Taking care of him and raising her family had been the focus of her life.  I knew she missed him … Continue reading →

A few years ago, I helped bring a matched pair of children from the Middle East to Give Kids the World. Eight-year-old, Maataz Kishta came from the Palestine. Nine-year-old Chiam Salinas was from Israel. Both boys were fighting cancer. Both … Continue reading →

Pat Ireland was shot three times at Columbine High School, including once in the head. His dramatic fall from the library into the arms of waiting SWAT teams created the most memorable image of that tragic event. While millions of … Continue reading →

The girl looked like nothing so much as what she was – an awkward adolescent, with pale hair and a plump body trying to make the painful transition into adulthood. She looked nothing like what she had been – a … Continue reading →

Brianne Schwantes was born with thirteen broken bones. All the major bones in her arms and legs were broken, along with a number of her ribs. The doctors told Brianne’s parents she would only live a few hours. The hospital … Continue reading →