CBS news contributor David Beganad finds heart in every story. This week marks the conclusion of the month “Dear David”, with July dedicated to the audience-product stories.
Blind Baker gets a dream with the support of the restaurant’s owner
A 28 -year -old Blind Baker is turning his childhood dream into reality with the help of a local restaurant owner who saw talent before disability.
Chris Lomax, who lost his vision at the age of 5 after brain tumor surgery, starts like any sweet chef like each working – collecting materials and pouring on gloves. The difference is that their recipe cards are in Braille.
“When I woke up from surgery, I opened my eyes and I said, ‘Mother, where are you?” “Lomax said.” And I was in trouble because my whole life, he was always the face that was relaxed. And so the fact that I could not see her, you know, terrible. “
Despite his disability, Lomax maintained a clear vision for his future, told his first class teacher that he would someday open a bakery in Hornet. However, the dream was slowed when potential employers focused on its blindness rather than their abilities.
“There are laws to protect blind people from discriminating, but not there. Because people can easily say,” Uh, you just don’t fit for the situation. ” Even though they mean you are blind, you cannot do this work, “Lomax said.
The owner of the restaurant Joe Huang-Riculto replaced the trajectory when his installation needed a baker and Lomax needed an opportunity.
Huang-Raikalto said, “We decided to give him a job and Chris was overwhelmed.” “I said,” Look, we are now together. Whatever challenges you have in your life, let us know because we will try and remove those obstacles. ” He was overwhelmed by this because no one ever did any favor for him. ,
Ever since the Lomax began, Huang-RCCTO says that desserts are flying from shelves. The partnership has developed in a new business model, where Lomax gets 100% profit from its Grab-and-Go station within the restaurant.
Huang-Rachacto said, “It is indeed nothing for us to start our own business to come to Chris and use the basic structure of the restaurant.” “We are just giving him the foundation that he does best and what he does is baking.”
For Lomax, the arrangement represents progress towards its ultimate goal.
“This opportunity is very exciting to be close to one step. The fact is that I can own my own bakery one day, just exciting and just a blessing,” he said.
Creates community connections through photojournalist lens
Jake Bacon can be locally known as “The Salty Scotsman”, but the English -born photo journalist has spent Arizona home over 30 years, serving his adopted community.
Born in English parents in Singapore, Bacon experienced a nomadic childhood that took her to the world.
“By the time I was 11 years old, my mother had returned from England and twice when I was 11 years old.
After settling in Arizona, Bekan Arizona became a father and grandfather, documenting life in the flagstaff for the Daily Sun newspaper.
“When you are a photo journalist in the community newspaper, 90% of the people you see is really happy to see you,” said Bekon. “Even at the time of victory or sorrow, Um, you really make a connection quickly. And I see my career as a way to serve my community as a journalist. But then all my hobbies also serve my community.”
Such a hobby included a way of tracking London-style telephone booths through social media and converting them into literacy projects, putting a piece of heritage in flagstaff.
“So Tiny Library Project started, Um, because I was missing the house,” said Beckon.
Bacon spent eight months to restore booths, which now sit outside his house filled with hundreds of donated books.
“There are people there day -to -day people,” he said. “It’s amazing. It brings the best among people.”
For Bacon, photography served as an initial point for deep community connections.
“Often we don’t know what we’re looking at until it is found us and I was looking for a community to call home,” he said.
Memphis gets new objective in dancing duo retirement
In the 60s and 70s, two memphis women have found that retirement does not mean slow – it means heating the dance floor.
Dianne Huff, 66, and 73 -year -old Roxy Jones made a dance pair to Hicary Hill Sizlers, who finished third with their fierce performance at the Delta State Fair in September.
The partnership began when Jones approached Huff with a proposal that would change both of his retirement.
“I was hesitant to this, and he said,” If you do music, I will teach. ” So it was no question, “Haf said.
While the dance was not part of their original retirement plans, the activity has given renewed purpose and happiness to both women.
“I am just enjoying life,” Jones said. “Whatever age you are, you can just come and have fun. Just enjoy life. This is the most important thing.”
David Beganad Every story likes to highlight the heart of the story and will continue to do so, highlighting everyday heroes and proving that his exclusive “CBS Mornings” series, “Beg-Nows America” is good news. Every Monday, get ready for such moments that will make you smile or even shed a tear. Do you have a story about a normal person who is doing something extraordinary for someone else? Email David and his team [email protected]
