Amanda Hall

Fort Myers

Anchor at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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Miracle Moment: Cape Coral boy's school injury leads to life-saving tumor discovery

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

When Mason Hoyt was injured by bullies at school, his parents thought a visit to the ER would be a quick check-up. Instead, it led to a life-changing discovery. Nine-year-old Mason, who loves visits from a golden retriever named Lemon at Golisano Children's Hospital, recalled the moment when doctors found something unexpected. Mason's parents, both registered nurses, took him to the ER after he was roughed up at school.
Florida family faces medical crisis after Hurricane Ian flooding

1 month ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

The Fite family faced a storm of a different kind when their son, Charlie, experienced a severe medical emergency. After their home flooded during Hurricane Ian, Ilianet Fite took their children, Julianna and Charlie, to the East Coast. At the same time, her husband, Anthony, a firefighter, stayed behind to respond to emergencies. However, Anthony received a distressing call from his wife at bedtime.
Miracle Moment: Cancer-free celebrations at Golisano

1 month ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

Several local children recently celebrated a significant milestone: their victory over cancer. Elena Lopez, with her sisters by her side, rang the bell to celebrate being cancer-free, just in time to enjoy the rest of her senior year of high school. She designed shirts with the phrase “Positivity is the Cure” and is set to graduate in May. Alexis Leon-Gomez is finishing his freshman year after beating leukemia.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in SWFL; 351 kids need mentors

1 month ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

Big Brothers Big Sisters, the longest-running youth mentorship organization in the United States, is actively recruiting mentors to help children in the community. This call to action is crucial, as the organization currently has 351 children waiting to be matched with a mentor in the Suncoast region. Alicia and Daniel Lott are one couple making a significant impact through their involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Miracle Moment: Cancer survivor rides again in North Fort Myers

2 months ago | winknews.com | Tim Belizaire |Amanda Hall

Taylor Fakler, a cancer survivor, is once again riding with confidence in North Fort Myers. After battling cancer over the past year, Taylor is back in the saddle with Special Equestrians. Last September, WINK News introduced Taylor when she reunited with her horse, Wishy, after months away undergoing chemotherapy. RELATED: Miracle Moment: Horsepower drives healingHer mother, Amanda Waletko, reflected on how therapeutic riding gave Taylor freedom.
Custom hats bring joy to young patients at Golisano Children's Hospital

2 months ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

Shannon Berg is making a big impact with small gestures at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Berg customizes hats for children in the hospital, bringing smiles and joy to young patients like toddler Jonathan and Edwin, who is battling leukemia for the third time. “Ever and I met when [she was] three,” said Shannon Berg, owner of The Haute Hatter. “She came to Gymnastic World, where I work as well, and I coached her, and that’s when she got diagnosed. And we did the whole experience together.
Make-A-Wish grants Cape Coral teen her dream art studio

2 months ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

A Cape Coral teenager with a heart for literature and art received a special place to create, thanks to Make-A-Wish. A crowd gathered at the Walker family’s lanai for a big reveal. Teagan Walker, 15, has longed for a “she shed” for years. “I can’t believe it’s like finally here. I’ve been waiting for this for like 6 years,” said Walker. Make-A-Wish granted her wish with a blue backyard she shed, adorned with a sign above the door. “Holy crap. I can’t believe this is actually here!” said Walker.
Port Charlotte family celebrates child's recovery from rare brain lesion

2 months ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

Six-year-old Da’Mari Brown’s life took a dramatic turn from constant movement to being bedridden due to a mysterious medical condition. His inspiring recovery from a rare illness is this week’s Miracle Moment. Da’Mari’s grandmother, Missy Brown, first noticed something was wrong right before Thanksgiving when he became unusually quiet and stopped eating and talking.
Port Charlotte child overcomes rare brain lesion

2 months ago | winknews.com | Amanda Hall

Six-year-old Da’Mari Brown’s life took an unexpected turn when he fell seriously ill just before Thanksgiving. Known for his boundless energy, Da’Mari’s sudden quietness and refusal to eat or speak alarmed his grandmother, Missy Brown. “He got real quiet, he quit eating, he quit talking, he would nod, that would be like, the only way of communicating to me, laying and sleeping on the couch out here,” said Missy Brown.
KY kids, economy would gain if lawmakers adopt alternatives to imprisoning parents

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Durand |Amanda Hall

One in 10 Kentucky children have experienced the incarceration of a parent — trauma that can have lifelong consequences.(Getty Images)Settling into the year 2025, it feels as if America is divided right down to its foundation. Finding common ground across the ever-widening gap feels next to impossible, but in Kentucky two organizations on opposite sides of the political spectrum are coming together to reexamine and improve the American criminal justice system.