Author: sharonafoley

Priest donates 60% of his liver, runs Boston Marathon, for organ awareness. See this story about Father Damean Delaney, a Catholic priest, who gave the gift of life to a 30 year old woman in need. For the full story by Kaitlin Gehlhaus, go to WCVB, channel 5, ABC News, Boston. When interviewed about this, […]

Can you help spread the word that I need a kidney? You can purchase a shirt at the Spirit Recognition Store. Click on this link: https://spirit100.com/sharon/shop/home Tammy Ridge has created a website that offers you possibilities in size, type of shirt, color, etc. Go to that website or visit the Spirit Recognition at 639 Central […]

My grandniece graduates In the morning when you got dressed you adorned your gown with photo buttons remembering those deceased: your dad still holding you dearly, your grandfather holding your aunt, giving honor the way you did as a child when you would play your violin and tap dance for them. You stride across the […]

I’m so pleased to announce that my chapbook, A Kind of Mercy, is now on sale through Finishing Line Press. The following is the direct link: https://www.finishinglinepress.com/product/a-kind-of-mercy-by-sharon-a-foley/

Chatham Rose McCloskey, my sister Maureen’s granddaughter, graduated from Emmanuel College today. I had the pleasure of watching her graduation in real time through virtual streaming, and seeing photos posted on Facebook by her mother, Tracey McCloskey. Chatham’s spirit shines forth–her vibrancy, sincerity, and beauty. She had the honor of being the President of her […]

RUMFORD — Waiting is never fun, but in some cases the stakes are high indeed.For the 295 Rhode Islanders waiting for a kidney transplant as of May, 2024, the three- to five-year wait to find a donor match – and in the best case, a living donor – can be fraught with anxiety. It’s a […]