Survivors of Mediterranean rescue say about 60 people died on the trip from Libya, aid group reports
A humanitarian rescue group says survivors aboard a deflating rubber dinghy rescued in the central Mediterranean Sea have reported that some 60 people who departed Libya with them more than a week ago perished during the journey.
Columbine survivors share experiences, messages of hope as Oxford students return to high school
Local 4's Nick Monacelli visited with survivors of the 1999 Columbine massacre to hear their experiences and advice as Oxford students return to their high school for the first time since the Nov. 30 mass shooting.
HAVEN Resilience Gala returns in-person, raising awareness for intimate partner violence and sexual assault
For the past 46 years, HAVEN of Oakland County has been a refuge for survivors facing intimate partner violence and sexual assault. During the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, these survivors and their families needed the support of HAVEN more than ever.
43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann Arbor
Students march at the 38th annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor on April 6, 2016 (Photo: Ruby Wallah)ANN ARBOR โ The 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march will take place this year on April 1 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The annual event is focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and supporting survivors. TBTN Ann Arbor masks will be available at no cost. TBTN Ann Arbor T-shirts can be purchased ahead of time at http://tbtnannarbor.org/store. Following the rally, organizers will lead attendees on a march through the streets of Ann Arbor.
Man hospitalized for 44 days with COVID-19 shares story as Michigan case numbers rise again
He said, โYou know, youโre huffing and puffing. Coronavirus in Michigan: Hereโs what to know todayOver the next week, Florkaโs symptoms worsened, so he went to the hospital. Theyโre ripping my clothes off, scrubbing me down.โHe spent the next 44 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. Let my wife know to collect my pension,โ you know. Iโm going to the ventilator.
Breast cancer survivors tell all: โDonโt let anyone say youโre too young, because it can happen to anyoneโ
For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?
Michigan sextortion survivors speak out in community webinar
The problem is that predators are too, and experts are warning parents about the dangers of online predators. The U.S. Attorneyโs Office in Detroit held a webinar Friday with sextortion survivors, their parents, experts and law enforcement officials. โSextortionโ is a type of online child exploitation. Blockers and filters are another way to prevent your child from harmful content and predators lurking online. Itโs the predatorโs fault, but we always have to make sure thatโs always perfectly known,โ Schneider said.