Press
Southern California's News Group: "Might As Well Jump!" – September 2022
Is your kid feeling anxious and unsettled? Have them do some good, old-fashioned jumping jacks. That’s the recommendation from Mara James, founder of mental health awareness nonprofit, Extraordinary Lives Foundation in Orange County, along with Renata Ururahy, founder and practitioner at Body-Mind Healing Center in Dana Point.
ParentingOC: COVID Anxieties – June 2022
Mara James created the HUGS for Life Healing Center to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. James says that there are several healing modalities that can help relieve fear and anxiety that is stored on a physical, cellular, or subconscious level.
MHA Award: Mara James and Extraordinary Lives Foundation Receives Nomination – June 2022
South County Magazine – May 2022
Mara James is on a mission. The San Clemente resident and founder of Extraordinary Lives Foundation (ELF) has a goal for Piggie Bear – the character she created to empower children – to be the national face for children’s mental health and wellness, like Smokey Bear is to wildfire prevention campaign.
Laguna Beach City News – May 2022
City Council Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Extraordinary Lives Foundation Founder and CEO Mara James and Board Member Alexis Gomez joined Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf for the proclamation.
Reader Views Bronze Award: "The Power of Piggie Bear" – March 2022
Mara James created the HUGS for Life Healing Center to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. James says that there are several healing modalities that can help relieve fear and anxiety that is stored on a physical, cellular, or subconscious level.
Reader Views Kids: "The Power of Piggie Bear" 5 Star Review – February 2022
Orange County Patch Article - "Extraordinary Lives Foundation Fundraising Success" – October 2021
Orange County Register – October 2021
Longtime local forecaster shares the personal story of his son's struggle, helping OC non-profit, Extraordinary Lives Foundation, raise awareness of children's well being.
