Sophia Myers

‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising Event

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Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…

‘SoSo Strong’ rocks for Sophia

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It’s an effort to spread a little joy during these tough times. Angel Myers, founder of SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and a parent of the late Sophia Myers, left decorative rocks in front of Sophia’s sanctuary for all…

Meet Sophia! News 25's Pet of the Week!

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On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…

Remembering Sophia Myers

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Many of our viewers might remember Sophia Myers, the young girl who died of a rare form of childhood cancer a few years ago. Her father is making sure her community will never forget her. A life gone too soon…

Pet adoption and supply drop off in honor of Sophia Myers

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Sophia Myers, who recently passed away after an eight-month battle with DIPG, would have turned nine-years-old this year. In loving memory of Sophia and her overwhelming love for animals, the Ocean Springs Lions Club is sponsoring an annual Animal Shelter…

SoSo Foundation Fish Fry

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The SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation held their second annual fish fry on Saturday with all proceeds going straight to support children with rare brain cancers. The fish were hand breaded and hearts were heavy during this fundraiser. The…

SoSo Strong Foundation launches in Ocean Springs

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Kids at the Little Children’s Park in Ocean Springs had their very own ‘glow wild’ party and it was all for a good cause. Tonight, Angel and Josh Myers launched the SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in honor of…

Dedication to Sophia Myers at Little Children’s Park

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Friends and family of the late Sophia Myers gathered together today to honor Sophia with a memorial in Ocean Springs. A special ceremony was held at the Little Children’s Park to unveil the new park bench placed at the center…

Angel Myers speaks about Sophia’s battle

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Eight-year-old Sophia Myers and her battle with a rare brain tumor captivated the hearts and minds of many here on the Gulf Coast. After Sophia sadly passed away in October, her mom is fighting for change. News 25 was on…

Honoring Sophia Myers’ birthday

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Today would have been Sophia Myers’ eighth birthday. In honor of her birthday, the Ocean Springs Lion’s Club put together the All Creatures Big and Small pet and food supply drive. News 25’s Taylor Rubach has more on the donation…

Honoring Sophia Myers' birthday

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Today would have been Sophia Myers eighth birthday. In honor of her birthday, the Ocean Springs Lions Club put together the All Creatures Big and Small pet and food supply drive. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the Jackson…

All Creatures Big and Small benefit honoring Sophia Myers

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The Gulf Coast community is still mourning the loss of seven-year-old Sophia Myers. To honor her, the Ocean Springs Lions Club is putting together a food and supply drive to benefit the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Today, News 25 spoke…

All Creatures Big and Small event

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Tomorrow is the big day for the giant drop off for the All Creatures Big and Small event honoring Sophia Myers. The Ocean Springs Lions Club will have a U-Haul truck outside of Quake’s Ice Creamery to fill it up…

Celebration of Life for Sophia Myers

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Friends and family of Sophia Myers say although Sophia has passed on, her light will always shine in Ocean Springs. Not a parking spot was empty at a church packed full of family, friends, and community members celebrating the life…

Community reaction to the passing of Sophia Myers

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The difference Sophia Myers made during her short time here on Earth will live on with our community forever. Local businesses, organizations, and community members put on events all across the Coast to raise funds for the seven-year-old’s fight against…

Sophia Myers Passes Away

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Hundreds of people across the Coast start the day with a heavy heart after learning about the passing of 7-year-old, Sophia Myers. According to a Facebook post from her mom, Angel Myers, Sophia ended her long battle with DIPG (Diffuse…

Play of the Day: Flowers for Sophia

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The WXXV Play of the Day goes to Sophia Myers and the Flowers for Sophia fundraising campaign. At tonight’s game, students had flowers painted on their faces for the seven-year-old that’s suffering from a rare form of brain cancer and…

Flowers for Sophia

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The D’Iberville Middle School student council will hold a ‘Flowers for Sophia Myers’ fundraiser during the school’s Cruisin’ kick-off event this Friday, rallying behind an Ocean Springs girl who is battling cancer. Students can purchase and decorate a paper flower…

Sophia Myers Benefit

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Friends and family rallied together once again in support for seven-year-old Sophia Myers who is battling a rare brain tumor. This time at a praise and worship gathering at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. The event was put together to…

Fish fry for Sophia Myers

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Seven-year-old Sophia Myers has returned home, feeling well enough to attend a fish fry and silent auction held this weekend. All the proceeds from the benefit go to the Myers family as they continue to battle Sophia’s inoperable brain tumor.…