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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Andy Bales was back at work the day after losing his only leg. Now he's riding RAGBRAI
HARTLEY— Few things slow down Andy Bales. Bales has made a career of working to solve tough human issues, including combating homelessness on Los Angeles' Skid Row, a neighborhood with Los Angeles County's densest concentration of people experiencing homelessness. And he's done so despite challenges that would strain the most determined social crusader. It was in LA on a hot day in 2014 that the Iowa transplant, then president and CEO of the Union Rescue Mission, waded through garbage with an already injured right leg while handing out bottled water to people in need. He contracted a flesh-eating infection that ultimately required doctors to amputate his lower leg in 2016. Then, in 2021, doctors had to remove his left lower leg, "beaten up" from carrying his weight, a condition worsened by complications from Type 1 diabetes. The Los Angeles Times reported Bales was back to work the day after his second amputation. And despite his medical struggled, from 2017 to 2019, accompanied by his wife Bonnie, he made annual bike rides from Los Angeles to the state capital, Sacramento — a 500-mile journey — to raise funds for the mission. Now back in Iowa to run the Children and Families Urban Movement in Des Moines' River Bend neighborhood, he continues to display his resolve and grit as he rides his second RAGBRAI. Just before 11 a.m. Sunday, July 20, Day 1 of RAGBRAI 52, Bales, 66, sporting a blue CFUM jersey, cranked his hand-powered recumbent bike into Hartley, the meeting town midway between Orange City and Milford on a nearly 73-mile journey. He'd endured stiff headwinds and an aching backside, but said he was otherwise looking forward to the second half of the day. 'He's a very giving person' The CFUM team, made up of him and wife, is seeking to raise $10,000 for the children who attend the organization's summer and after-school programs. Bales has spent decades aiding children from underserved communities and people experiencing homelessness, starting in Des Moines, his hometown, at the Door of Faith recovery center, today part of Hope Ministries. "I've just always had a heart for the underdog, the vulnerable, the struggling," he said. "I just cannot bear a child going hungry or someone spending the night on the streets... either wet or hot streets of LA or the cold streets of Des Moines. My heart won't let me leave people in that condition without an offer of help." In 1999, Bales and his wife packed up their van to move their young family to Pasadena, California. Andy Bales, in an early sign of his determined character, said he set out to "solve LA's homelessness crisis." A few years in, Bales was hired to run the Union Rescue Mission. Considered the oldest such organization in Los Angeles and one of the largest in the country, the Christian nonprofit provides shelter and food to adults and children in the Skid Row neighborhood. "My heart was really with the people on the streets," he said, adding that was why he took the challenging job. His wife said his faith-driven devotion to families and children has always been a part of him. "He's a very giving person," Bonnie Bales said. "Just doesn't know a stranger." 11 years later, returning to RAGBRAI with a mission More: New head of Des Moines children and family nonprofit grew up like many kids he now tries to help Aching to spend time with their grandchildren, the couple returned to the Des Moines metro area in 2024. Bales, who said he was unprepared to retire, took the job as executive director of CFUM, which supports children and families in the River Bend neighborhood by providing meals, after-school programs and educational opportunities. The organization marked its 30th anniversary of formal incorporation in 2022, but its roots date back more than 50 years to 1968, when its Breakfast Club program started providing meals to those in need. The Baleses' first RAGBRAI was in 2014. They didn't anticipate repeating the trip — "we're not getting any younger," Andy Bales said. But 11 years later, the duo, who now reside in Clive, felt the pull to return to the ride as a vehicle to spread the word about CFUM. For Bales, his group's mission with the children in Des Moines is the same as Union Rescue Mission's in Los Angeles: "to do whatever it takes to make sure they have a successful life." Bales said Sunday he'd already raised $1,000 of his $10,000 goal. In addition to the organization's summer program for children, the funds will aid an after-school care program that the organization plans to expand to Moulton and Madison elementary schools this fall. "It's not that I just have 10 grandkids," Bales said, "I really feel like the 130 kids at CFUM are my adopted grandkids. … I just want to keep doing what I can to make lots of kids comfortable and happy and have hope and think about possibilities for a very bright future." Virginia Barreda is the Des Moines city government and Polk County reporter for the Register. She can be reached at vbarreda@ Follow her on X at @vbarreda2. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: 'Heart for the underdog': Andy Bales raises awareness of Des Moines nonprofit Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Tuas Ltd. (TUA)
Morgan Stanley analyst James Bales maintained a Buy rating on Tuas Ltd. today and set a price target of A$7.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at A$5.50. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Bales covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Corporate Travel Management Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, and WEB Travel Group. According to TipRanks, Bales has an average return of -0.2% and a 41.04% success rate on recommended stocks. Currently, the analyst consensus on Tuas Ltd. is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of A$6.55.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Remains a Buy on Collins Foods (CLLFF)
In a report released today, James Bales from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on Collins Foods (CLLFF – Research Report), with a price target of A$11.60. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $6.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Bales is an analyst with an average return of -2.2% and a 39.70% success rate. Bales covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Corporate Travel Management Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, and WEB Travel Group. Collins Foods has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $6.27, a 4.50% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 25, Canaccord Genuity also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a A$9.65 price target.
Business Insider
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Life360 Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 3 Sh (LIFX)
Morgan Stanley analyst James Bales maintained a Buy rating on Life360 Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 3 Sh (LIFX – Research Report) today and set a price target of A$40.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $20.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Bales covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Corporate Travel Management Limited, Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, and WEB Travel Group. According to TipRanks, Bales has an average return of -1.0% and a 39.85% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for Life360 Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 3 Sh with a $19.63 average price target. Based on Life360 Shs Chess Depository Interests Repr 3 Sh's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $115.53 million and a net profit of $8.5 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $86.96 million and had a GAAP net loss of $3.15 million
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Experts Say This Type Of Exercise Is The 'Fountain Of Youth'— Especially If You're Over 50
Aging gracefully isn't just about staying active; it's about choosing the right kind of activity to support your health. Resistance training (such as bodyweight, free weight, and resistance band exercises) is one of the best ways to counter the effects of aging, helping you build up muscle to support daily activities and prevent conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis that can lead to bone fractures. And even if you've never lifted a weight before, it's never too late to start. 'Weight training is the fountain of youth,' says Abby Bales, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of Reform Physical Therapy. 'Not only does it help increase and maintain bone density to prevent fractures, but the muscle mass that weight training builds also helps to regulate our blood sugar and metabolism.' Weight lifting can even improve balance and coordination, decreasing the frequency, severity, and likelihood of falls. On top of the physical benefits, resistance training has shown promise in staving off neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, according to a 2023 study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, making it a multi-benefit tool for aging well. You can think of lifting weights as your body's best tool to promote resilience, energy, and independence through the aging process. Starting with small, manageable steps—such as incorporating resistance bands or light weights (at first) into your routine—can help you gain confidence and momentum while reaping the long-term benefits. Remember: Building a strength training routine doesn't have to be complicated—it just needs to be consistent. 'Start small, build gradually, and stick with it,' says Bales. She recommends starting with two or three sessions per week. Try rotating between upper body, lower body, and core exercises to keep things balanced. Progress takes time, so be patient. 'Results usually show in six to eight weeks,' Bales explains. The key is to keep showing up and enjoy the process—your future self will thank you. Need some inspiration to get started? Weight lifting later in life doesn't come without its fair share of challenges, but the rewards far outweigh the hurdles. Take it from these inspiring women, who spoke with WH previously about their later-in-life strength training journeys: Marilynn Larkin says not to let fear or self-consciousness hold you back. 'Feel your fear, then go through it,' she previously told WH. Following a cancer diagnosis, lifting weights became a way to push through her fears and embrace all that her body was capable of. '[Weight lifting] is all about allowing your body to reach its full potential and accepting it as it is.' Ginny MacColl recommends starting with a small yet challenging goal and celebrating each milestone—no matter how small, focusing on progress, not perfection. 'Little by little, these small steps lead to big changes,' she previously told WH, after becoming the oldest woman to complete an obstacle on American Ninja Warrior and breaking a Guinness World Record as a result. 'Instead of letting negativity and thoughts like 'I can't' creep in, I focus on getting stronger, physically and mentally. It works.' Michelle Alber says don't wait. After just 18 months of training focused on progressive overload (gradually increasing the weight and intensity of her workouts) and working with a coach to ensure her routine was safe and effective, she reversed her osteoporosis. 'There is never a 'perfect' time to start or a 'right' time to do anything,' she previously told WH. 'Was it hard to make major lifestyle changes at 65? Yes! But it's about choosing your 'hard' and taking control of your life.' You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
