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A former Olympian returns to Detroit to spread awareness about adoption
Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medalist and most cancers survivor, is returning to Detroit to assist unfold consciousness about adoption and lift cash for a neighborhood group that helps kids discover their ceaselessly houses.
The previous Olympian is on a mission to unfold the phrase about adoption.
He teamed up with the social service company, Samaritas, to share his story to encourage others to consider adoption.
Hamilton was adopted at six weeks previous and says it fashioned the inspiration of who he would finally change into.
Not solely was he himself adopted, however after a number of mind tumors and having two kids along with his spouse, the couple adopted two older kids from Hati.
“We’ve been so terribly blessed, how can we not share this blessing with two kids that we adored, that didn’t actually have a trajectory due to the place they had been dwelling and beneath the circumstances by which they had been dwelling?” stated Hamilton.
Samaritas raised a little bit greater than $290,000 at their most up-to-date occasion in Grand Rapids. Their purpose is to prime that subsequent week right here in Detroit by elevating no less than $300,000.
To study extra about Samaritas, go to their web site by clicking right here.
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Spirit of Detroit rocks Lions jersey ahead of historic NFL playoff run
The Spirit of Detroit statue wore a Lions jersey after their win against the Vikings helped them get their first No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. Seen Jan. 6, 2025.
Ahead of the Detroit Lions’ Saturday showdown with the Washington Commanders in the NFL playoffs (8 p.m., FOX), Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has invited residents to submit their best artistic interpretations of the team’s logo, with a chance to be featured on the governor’s social media pages.
“The Lions have captured our hearts and made us all hopeful for a Super Bowl this year,” Whitmer said in a statement. “Join me in rooting them on by submitting your version of the team logo. Let’s show the Lions that we got their backs as they enter the playoffs.”
Residents are invited to submit their drawings of the Lions’ logo at michigan.gov/onepride.
Detroit, for the first time in the franchise’s history, earned the top seed in the conference, getting a bye week and home field advantage in the playoffs. Detroit won its second straight NFC North division title in 2024, finishing with a 15-2 record. They’ll host Washington, who is fresh off a 23-20 road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.
The winner will advance to the NFC Championship game, the same stage the Lions fell in the playoffs last year against the San Francisco 49ers. In the other NFC Divisional round matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles are hosting the Los Angeles Rams.
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A man was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side late Monday night, the Detroit Police Department confirmed to 7 News Detroit.
The incident happened around 11:55 p.m. on the 22000 block of W. McNichols.
Police are still investigating what led up to this shooting, and say that suspects are unknown at this time.
Anyone with more information regarding this incident can contact Detroit Police or Crime Stoppers.
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