UBC glass-blower Brian Ditchburn remembers his daughter Kaelin fondly, who passed away at a young age after battling a seizure disorder. Despite his grief, Ditchburn honors her memory by creating beaker mugs to raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital and the Surrey Centre for Child Development. In addition to his charity work, Ditchburn offers glass-blowing lessons and stress-relief therapy for students at UBC, where he has worked for 25 years.
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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster known as baseball's "Man of Steal," has died at the age of 65. Henderson shattered stolen base records, won multiple awards, and dominated the sport for 25 years, finishing his career with 1,406 steals. His unique style, aggressive leads off first base, and remarkable achievements have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history. Full Article
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