Dominique Newland

5 days ago | fox10phoenix.com | Dominique Newland

A Mesa senior in assisted living is giving back to those with dementia, and he's doing it through movies and music. What we know:Pete Mortenson has been making toes tap for many residents at Pegasus Landing's "Connections" memory care program in Mesa. The retired Navy veteran has lived at Pegasus Landing for over four years, and every week, he picks a movie from his collection, or music, and will set up a time to watch the film or introduce neighbors to new styles of music.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Dominique Newland

The BriefA retired Navy veteran who lives at a Mesa assisted living facility visits memory care residents and shows them new movies and different kinds of music each week. It started by supporting a late friend in memory care, and the visits became routine, bringing smiles and joy to his neighbors. A Mesa senior in assisted living is giving back to those with dementia, and he's doing it through movies and music.

5 days ago | fox10phoenix.com | Dominique Newland

A Chandler family is turning to the community to help with fundraising for their son. He's one of only five kids in the country battling an ultra-rare genetic disorder. At first glance, Marco is a curious little boy like most, playing with his toys and cars. What you can't see is an ultra-rare genetic disorder. "The symptoms vary so much from person to person, but the one thing we know for sure is, this is progressive," Fernando Fernandez, Marco's father, said.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Dominique Newland

The BriefA young Chandler boy named Marco was recently diagnosed with beta-mannosidosis. It's an ultra-rare genetic disorder and there are only five known cases in the United States. Marco's parents are raising money through the Lost Enzyme Project to help fund a treatment for the progressive disease. CHANDLER, Ariz. - A Chandler family is turning to the community to help with fundraising for their son.

5 days ago | fox10phoenix.com | Dominique Newland

It's a rainy and gloomy start to June, a month known for its heat in Arizona. "Isolated showers and a couple embedded storms are lifting north through Pinal County along I-10. Please slow down on wet roads in the area as these showers move into the Phoenix metro over the next few hours. More rounds of showers likely through this evening," the National Weather Service said around 11:30 a.m. on X. Wet weather is also hitting the High Country.