Hello (585) families

It is with a heavy heart that we share that our very first “Ask Audrey” interviewee has left us. Madison Kait Bathelmes passed away on February 14, 2023. Madison was seven years old. She loved to dance and eat french fries and ice cream. Her favorite nurse was Sam, and her favorite movie was Harry Potter. We just love that Audrey Mead interviewed this sweet little girl about her brave fight against leukemia. Our greatest hope was that a year after that interview we would be able to write about Madison’s recovery. We are grateful that Audrey gave us a small glimpse into Maddie’s life.

If you would like to donate life-saving blood or platelets in Madison’s honor you can give to Team Mighty for Madison through the American Red Cross. redcrossblood.org

—Christine Green, Managing Editor

Publisher Jane F. Milliman

Creative Director Cathy Monrad

Managing Editor Christine Green

Production Manager Caroline Kunze

Staff Photographers Michael Hanlon

Contributing Writers Emily DiCesare, Cambrie Eckert, Terri Ercole, Tanni Haas, Rebecca Hastings, Kate McCarthy, Audrey Mead, Sarah Mead, Jinelle Vaiana, Deena Viviani

Editorial Interns Camrie Eckert, Kate McCarthy

Vice President, Sales Caroline Kunze

Sales & Marketing Michaela Neer

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Emily DiCesare is an E.R. doc by trade, salad blogger by passion, who lives in Brighton with her family.

Cambrie Eckert Cambrie Eckert is an honors student majoring in multimedia journalism at SUNY Brockport. She also works hard as the news editor for The Stylus and vice president of Lambda Pi Eta to further her passion for writing.

Terri Ercole is an elementary school teacher and volunteer with the Center for Youth in Rochester.

Tanni Haas is a professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at the City University of New York–Brooklyn College.

Rebecca Hastings is a parent, writer, and speaker. Learn more at rebeccahastings.net

Kate McCarthy is a senior at SUNY Brockport studying English and Journalism. She will be graduating in May 2023.

Audrey Mead is a curious fifth grader with a passion for reading. She loves Legos, performing in musicals, and writing stories.

Sarah Mead is a writer who loves children’s books and dance parties in the kitchen. She lives with her family in Victor.

Anna Overmoyer a traditional and dimensional illustrator who grew up in the forest of Upstate New York. anna-overmoyer.square.site.

Jinelle Vaiana is a freelance writer and copy editor, and a selfproclaimed “word nerd.” She’s been writing for local publications for more than ten years, and she’s also a nonprofit board member and talent acquisition professional. Reach her at jvaiana@585mag.com.

Deena Viviani is the young adult services librarian at Brighton Memorial Library.