“Clearly, this child is the smartest human ever.” That is a fact that every blink of an eye and movement of a muscle confirms for 7-month-old Hadassah’s aunties and grandparents on her mom Stephanie’s side of the family. After all, Hadassah is the first grandchild. “It’s Ooh, ahh, send us a longer video!” Stephanie says. […]
Read More Through everything, this new mom keeps laughingOn a June weekend in 2018, feeling strong, Jaime Jenkins joined a group of girlfriends for a New York City getaway. The excursion included an evening walk across the Brooklyn Bridge followed by a stop in Little Italy for gelato. After dessert, spotting a limousine parked nearby, the footsore posse hopped in for a lift […]
Read More A legacy of love: How one woman’s laughter and boundless joy endureAdopted 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 foldThe Marco Polo team was saddened to learn of ChellyRey’s passing in June 2020 and send our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. We were honored to get to know ChellyRey and share a piece of her inspiring story. Learn more about her brilliant life here. With a family history of breast cancer, ChellyRey […]
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 fold
