Adopted at birth, Jason discovered and sought out his birth family after taking a DNA test. Jason’s sister, Skyla, tells us how Jason and his new family connected and joyfully began a new chapter, together. The toughest choice My parents, Denise and Lonald, were young and unmarried when my brother was born. They weren’t in […]
Read More Bringing a long-lost brother back into the foldWith a family history of breast cancer, ChellyRey Reynolds knew her odds of developing the disease were higher than average. When a diagnosis came, she found herself prepared. But ChellyRey hadn’t anticipated needing extra reserves of courage and determination to comfort concerned family members. So as she pursued an alternative course of treatment in Mexico, […]
Read More Facing breast cancer treatment with loved ones by her sideAfter Kathy’s children grew up, moved away, and began lives outside their hometown, she missed the day-to-day togetherness that kept their ties so strong. Here’s how Marco Polo helped Kathy re-create one of the special rituals she shared with the younger generation and in the process, build new and lasting bonds. Once upon a time, […]
Read More Welcome to Nana’s Book ClubIn a tough town built around make-believe, how do you find and maintain authentic friendships? We got some insight from Amy, Andrea, Annie, Gillian, Kara, Lindsey, and Sasha, a seasoned group of entertainment insiders carving out meaningful lives in LA as they navigate work, relationships, motherhood, The Bachelor, and a ton of traffic. Twenty-three seasons […]
Read More The Hollywood connection: How these industry insiders stay close amid the sprawlAfter a new treatment all but eliminated the symptoms of Andy’s Parkinson’s Disease, he experienced an unexpected and heartbreaking side effect. Andy’s wife, Michelle, shares the story of Andy’s journey – and how Marco Polo helped him reconnect with the people he loved. My husband, Andy, has lived with Parkinson’s disease since 2005. It has […]
Read More A Marco Polo Parkinson’s MiracleLife in law enforcement creates significant challenges for officers and their families. It’s a career that involves irregular hours, long shifts in the field, and disruptions during the holidays, all of which can take a steep toll. Find out how Rebecca and her husband use Marco Polo when he’s away, both to carve out meaningful […]
Read More How Marco Polo keeps the peace in this law enforcement familyAt 85, Jonita had made it her life’s work to raise and nurture her eight children. But as they grew up, moved away, and started families of their own, the technology that was supposed to make it easier to stay in touch was actually leaving her behind. This is the story of how with love, […]
Read More For the sake of family, this great-grandma stepped out of her comfort zoneWhen Zach, a personnel officer with the U.S. Air Force, headed off to South Korea for a year-long tour of duty, he knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But he couldn’t have imagined it would also be the catalyst that brought him closer to his siblings – and the perfect setting to receive a […]
Read More When he was far from home, Marco Polo kept this Air Force officer in the foldFollowing her son Beckham’s diagnosis of autism, Lisa felt pulled to connect. So she used Marco Polo to foster a community of autism families. These were the people she could bond with, share information with, laugh and cry with. Then Beckham himself began using Marco Polo to communicate – with powerful results. When our son, […]
Read More A boy with autism connects with the world in a PoloFour months from now, do you see yourself swept away in a romance that began on Marco Polo – two strangers brought together by a chance introduction? Preston and Sydnee certainly didn’t. And yet, that’s exactly what happened. Preston: It was kinda comical when my friend, Abby, claimed to have met my future wife. She’s […]
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