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On this episode of Bend Don't Break Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer converses with the new Executive Director of Deschutes Children's Foundation, Cassi MacQueen. Cassi's deep passion for public service and commitment to social change is inspiring. She and Aaron get real about what's happening in the nonprofit sector of our community and talk about what each of us can do to lend a helping hand.
Talked with Pamela Weinthrop, Executive Director, Barbara Steller, Board Member and Linda Schaps, Board Member, Children's Founation of Palm Beach County. The Children's Foundation's mission is to identify and fund projects at charities in Palm Beach County to aid "at-risk" children and their families. They have worked with over 30 charities to help feed, clothe, provide medical/dental care, provide beds, access to summmer camps and more. One of their big fundraisers is coming up. It's their 3rd annual Walk the Walk during Palm Beach marathon weekend happening on December 9th at Post Park, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $50 general/$150 VIP, children under 12 are free. This year they've added a Shop and Sip event at the Royal Poinciana Plaza Courtyard on December 8th from 5-7pm. Portions of the sales will go to the Children's Foundation. Listeners can get program details, event info, tickets, make donations, sign up to be a volunteer or sponsor at www.childrensfoundationpbc.org.
“Our best job as nonprofit marketers is understanding there's a world full of people who are looking to make a difference. They just need to know how and where. And so our job is to connect them with the how and the where.”This episode of Good Marketing Unplugged features Cindee Starkie, VP of Marketing and Communications at Starlight Children's Foundation. Cindee discusses Starlight's focus on outcome-based storytelling and how simplifying their messaging led to a 50% increase in website conversions. (mic drop!) We explore their shared, earned, paid, and owned channels and how to leverage them collectively for maximum impact. If you're looking for the emerging trends around digital marketing, this episode is for you. Episode HighlightsMarketing and communications strategies at Starlight Children's Foundation (2:30)Storytelling and donor engagement in non-profit marketing (13:00)Nonprofit marketing trends, AI, and donor alignment (16:00)Shared, earned, paid and owned channels + how to leverage them collectively for maximum impact (23:00)About Cindee:For more than 20 years, Cindee Starkie has been a strategic professional in the non-profit and for-profit sectors. Currently serving as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Starlight Children's Foundation, Cindee leads a marketing team to create strategic positioning through storytelling. With experience in corporate development, marketing and communications, Cindee has a proven track record of engaging donors and advocates to fuel brand growth and awareness.Guest links:Cindee's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindeestarkieAdditional links:Starlight Children's Foundation***Hosted by the brilliant team at Feathr (https://www.feathr.co/).Feathr is the nonprofit marketing platform designed to help mission and member-based organizations build purposeful connections with their community to grow impact with confidence.Special thanks to our producer, We Are For Good Studios, and to Feathr's very own Max Anderson, who wrote and performed our theme song.
On today's episode of Fostering Change, Rob interviews Dr. Kristin Hoffman, Ph.D., Chief Program Officer and Child Psychologist and Chelsea Henandez, LCSW, Clinical Director of the All Star Children's Foundation.The All Star Children's Foundation, based in Sarasota, Florida uses a trauma-focused approach through innovation, science and compassion. They have an onsite campus, home to youth in foster care and their caregivers where they offer a number of evidence-based trainings to the community while emphasizing an understanding of trauma through a “trauma informed lens”.With so many youth in foster care facing trauma, they don't often get to someone who can help until it is much too late. This is where All Star Children's Foundation comes in and help the child make a shift away from trauma.Rob shares with Kristin and Chelsea that “the moment a child enters the system, they should receive some form of therapy.” They discuss the disservice done to children with so many group homes are shut down and how their campus was developed to create a “lasting change” to work with them the moment they enter care to make the feel loved and capable.”The All Star Children's Foundation is also planning their first “State of the Mind Conference” on September 21 to help the community understand trauma and how it affects everyone around. There will be many speakers on hand, including Rob! For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.stateofmind.org/We know you'll find today's discussion full of useful and insightful information. Please leave us a comment, and share with your friends and colleagues.For more information about the All Star Children's Foundation, please visit:Website: www.allstarchildren.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllStarChildren/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allstarchildren/Twitter: https://twitter.com/allstarchildrenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71017516/admin/feed/posts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlUB5hOEElGeFBq8VbSL0g/featuredFor more information about Comfort Cases, please visit: https://comfortcases.org/Comments? Questions? Guest Suggestions? Please send them to: info@comfortcases.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rachel Petrucelli, president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, discusses the Foundation's current fundraising initiatives and the importance of storytelling and connecting donors to the emotional impact of their support to inspire engagement and fuel the life-changing work of the hospital.
On the last episode of this epilogue, Jodie puts the Children's Foundation investigation in context alongside other embezzlement cases from The post Luginbilled – Epilogue Part 3 first appeared on Nerd & Tie Podcast Network.
How do you streamline your gala or signature fundraiser so that you can offer a better experience for your donors while maximizing the amount raised? Director of Annual Giving Megan Campuzano, for the Dell Children's Foundation, chats with Rob today about how the organization was able to reduce the number of attendees while achieving a record fundraising amount of over $3 million for their recent annual Dell Children's Ball. Megan talks about a variety of topics on what it takes to produce a successful gala or signature fundraiser, including the importance of having a strong event committee, collaborating with other non-profits, and how streamlining the event allowed the event to soar to new heights.
Welcome to the fifth and final episode of this first season of Conversations in Fetal Medicine, where we talk to Professor Mark Kilby. In his present role, Professor Kilby works within the Medical Genomics Research Group within Illumina with members both within Cambridge and San Diego. The Group Leader is Dr David Bentley, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, who was one of the principal researchers involved in using next generation sequencing to unlock information of the human genome and then to apply this to the 100,000 genome project in the UK.Prof Kilby's role, is to work with many of these clinical scientists, who are experts in sequencing technology and applying whole genome sequencing in medicine but also working on the evaluation and understanding of the information obtained from these technologies by bioinformatic assessment, sorting and classification. His principle area of work within this group is focusing upon the roles of whole genome sequencing in prenatal diagnosis (including carrier status analysis) and also newborn screening.In addition to his role within Illumina, he still works as a Clinical Consultant at Birmingham Women's and Children's Foundation trust (for 2 sessions a month) and continues research within the University of Birmingham, as an Emeritus Professor. He is Chair of the RCOG Genomics Taskforce and works with other Royal Colleges, as well as NHS England and Genomics England.We have not included any patient identifiable information, and this podcast is intended for professional education rather than patient information. Please get in touch with feedback or suggestions for future guests or topics: conversationsinfetalmed@gmail.com. Music by Crowander ('Acoustic romance') used under creative commons licence. Podcast created, hosted and edited by Dr Jane Currie.
Support Andrew and his incredible team at The Children's Foundation by buying a ticket for the 2023 Derby for Kids on May 6th! Proceeds will support the Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center (AARC) in Troy. Learn more and sign up! Could charity be your missing piece? This week, Kelly welcomes a selfless guest with a heartwarming cause: Andrew Stein, President of The Children's Foundation. Andrew shares his story and champions the new Adolescent Addiction Recovery Center in Troy, a clinic to help children struggling with substance abuse, regardless of whether they have insurance. Check out the links below to learn more about Andrew's mission & support this local resource! Other topics include: -How a gut wrenching loss gave Andrew a new perspective on generosity. -Kelly and Andrew discuss the stigma around substance abuse and explore how society's perception of it alienates those suffering from addiction. -Establishing boundaries and building trust… How do you let people back in after you've been hurt? Show Links This episode is brought to you by National Technology Management. They deliver peace of mind with technology every day. Learn more at trustntm.com! Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/ Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Guest Links Website www.YourChildrensFoundation.org Derby for Kids page: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/2023-derby-for-kids/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yourchildrensfoundation/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChildrensFndn LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/children-s-foundation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8N1RPG3R9_R7seJ7KTDTw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YourChildrensFoundation/
Pete Rizzo spoke with President Fran Petito about the 'Teen of the Scene' program ran with St. Anthony's High School as well as provide new updates on the 7th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic coming up later this year.
Dominic Carter interviews Jillian Crane, President of The First Responders Children's Foundation, a national organization that started in 2001 to help the children of first responders who lost a parent on 9/11 about the foundation, children of first responders, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We often talk about how it takes a village to raise a child. Today, I want to talk about building the village that is supposed to raise the children who then will become the village. I know you are all tired of hearing how we in Mississippi and our surrounding southern states are at the bottom of many wellness indicators but we actually are making changes and if we all join together, we can make a huge difference. Dr. Susan Buttross, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is joined by Linda H. Southward, Executive Director of the Children's Foundation of Mississippi and Kelly A. Butler, Chief Executive Officer at the Barksdale Reading Institute. You can join the conversation by sending an email to: family@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Audacy St. Louis has teamed up with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon to raise money for the Children's Foundation through the Tree of Hope campaign by offering prizes that can be purchased by donation. Plus, Bill McDermott joins The Show to talk about his family's experience with Cardinal Glennon and soccer of course.
In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Louise Baxter, CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation Australia. https://www.starlight.org.au/ Starlight helps sick children find happiness while they are in hospitals. And underneath this mission lies a sophisticated operation. From earning the "Employer of Choice" badge to using technology to streamline their processes and support employee recognition, there are many leadership lessons that Louise shares throughout this episode. Thank you for listening to the Executive with a Cause podcast. Don't forget to follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. To read the full episode notes and related links, visit: https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/podcast. IT in PLAIN ENGLISH Internal investments are always a tricky balance, especially for IT. In this week's segment, Tammy answers the question, 'When is it time to upgrade your system?' To read the full summary, visit: https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/answers/ Sign-up here to subscribe to the "Executive with a Cause" newsletter and gain more IT insights in plain English. https://roundboxconsulting.com.au/subscribe/ CREDITS Thanks to our Producer, Nick Whatman, and the entire team at Lonsdale St. Studio. Thanks also to our Digital Content Creator, Laura Kleinrahm. Tammy Ven Dange is a former charity CEO, Not for Profit Board Member and IT Executive. Today she helps NFPs with IT and data decisions with her business, Roundbox Consulting. https:/roundboxconsulting.com.au
The Wilson Area Children's Foundation has announced it will hold its inaugural Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the River Bend Golf Club in Floresville. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m., with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers can register for the four-person handicapped scramble at 5 for an individual or 0 per team. The fee includes range balls, greens fees, golf cart, one mulligan, TW drive, drink ticket, and a hamburger buffet. Cash prizes will be awarded to first through third places, along with awards for closest to the pin. For more information or to register, call Rebecca...Article Link
Unicorn Children's Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to children and young adults with developmental, communication, and learning disorders through education, awareness, and research so that they have every opportunity to lead productive and fulfilling lives. They are dedicated to cradle-to-career pathways for kids and young adults with developmental differences and helping their families navigate the complex journey. Want to learn more? Website: https://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unicornchildrensfoundation Twitter: @ucfoundation Instagram: @ucfoundation Phone: 888.6.UNICORN (toll free) SCORE: https://www.score.org/ As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. For more information about True North Disability Planning you can find us here: Web: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/ Blog - https://ejorgensenwordpresscom.wordpress.com Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/ Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning Twitter: @NeedsNavigator Resource store (free downloads too) - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning/message
Guest: Adam Massaro, DCF President, and Cody Phifer, DCF President Elect The Denver Children's Foundation is a group of men between the age of 20-39 and their goal is to raise money for at risk children and to also to develop philanthropic leaders in the community. They have been in the community over 30 years. They have a few events coming up to help raise money. One of them is the Polo Classic. The Polo Classic is a three-day event that starts with a black-tie event that has a live auction, Saturday is family day and Sunday is the championship. The goal is to raise a million dollars in three days. Also coming up is the Barn Party that is a concert with Nashville recording artist Billy Currington. https://www.denverchildrensfoundation.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 12, 2022 ~ The President & CEO of the Children's Foundation tells Guy Gordon the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic spearheaded by Paul raised $480,000 to help four Detroit area children's charities and that brings the net total over 19 years to 8.2 million dollars.
July 7, 2022 ~ The Acting Detroit PAL CEO and the President & CEO of The Children's Foundation talk to Marie and Sean about the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic and they say the money raised makes a big difference in the lives of thousands of children.
Our guest today was Suz Pohl, Founder, Pohl Children's Foundation.
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March 17, 2022 ~ The President & CEO of The Children's Foundation talks to Paul about his upcoming Paul W. Smith Golf Classic and he says it's going to be a great event on July 11th.
First Class Children Foundation, with help from generous donations from our community, was able to give 100 pairs of Nike shoes and 50 boxes of DuBois Beavers school spirit apparel to lucky kids at the DuBois Area Middle School! Listen to the interview with FCCF founder, Matt Reed.
Through Darryl Worley, I found out about First Responders Children's Foundation and connected with actress Jillian Crane. Founded after 9/11 to support the children of fallen first responders, 1stRCF is still committed to this cause over 20 years later. On this MADM, we are highlighting this effort. Please listen and share. Sponsor: NorthAlabama.org Visit North Alabama
Wilson Area Housing Foundation Vice President Becky Morton accepts a grant check for [post_excerpt],000 from the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio. The foundation serves families with school-aged children in the Wilson County area, helping the families meet housing, food, and clothing needs to provide healthy, stable environments for the children. Learn more at https:// www.mywacf.org/.Article Link
A pickup truck filled with food is all set to head for the Floresville United Methodist Church assembly building Dec. 19, ready for the Wilson Area Children's Foundation to distribute holiday food parcels to families in need.Article Link
The Starlight Children's Foundation is aiming to raise $1.7 million for sick children in time for Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pete Rizzo caught up with John Theissen to find out all the details for his 30th Annual Holiday Toy Drive as well as the other programs the Children's Foundation does year round.
Maintaining positivity and having a bright disposition is one of those things we all try to do... but if we're being real, sometimes...it's tough.Louise Baxter's job is about being positive...she's been the CEO of the Starlight Children's Foundation for 12 years and her mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and offer a way for Australia's bravest kids to have fun, feel confident and be happy. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country.Hey you! Dedicated Show Notes reader! Are you one of the 1.4 billion people on Instagram? Probably! Next time you're over there, why not give us a follow @calmyafarm and leave a comment letting usknow you came from the show notes - I need to know people read these! instagram.com/calmyafarm_/calmyafarm.com.au Subscribe to BRAVE, your new favourite free monthly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Scott Otto, UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Asst. Executive Director, tells us the many ways in which UHCCF can help families regardless of current insurance coverage.
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First Responders Children's Foundation supports the children and families of our first responder heroes who risk their lives every day in service to our communities. When a first responder is killed or injured in the line of duty, FRCF ensures their children and families receive the support they need. On today's Make A Difference Minute, I am highlighting the work of FRCF with Actress & FRCF President Jillian Crane. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
Matt Reed, Founder of the First Class Children's Foundation, talks about the new book vending machine at CG Johnson Elementary School in Reynoldsville.
WWJ's Jackie Paige hosts a WWJ News Special, I'm Listening. It's a look at mental health. Listen in as Margaret Trimer from Delta Dental talks about her personal story and how the company is helping people. Plus Melissa Peters from the Judson Center and Larry Burns from the Children's Foundation join in along with WWJ's Dr. Deanna Lites who talks mental health and kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation is urging the people of Tipp to go Up the Hill for Jack & Jill this October and climb a hill in solidarity with the 13 families it supports in Tipperary who have an uphill challenge in caring for their very sick child every day. This is the seventh year of the nationwide fundraising challenge which aims to raise funds for Jack & Jill's specialist home nursing care, respite support and end-of-life care for very sick children up to the age of six. Carmel Doyle, CEO, Jack & Jill Children's Foundation joined Alison. Also - one of those Tipp families Jack & Jill help is the Fitzgerald family in Cashel, Aoife Fitzgerald spoke to Alison about her son Jack who is 4 years old.
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The Jamie Daniels Foundation, a Children's Foundation initiative, provides education, resources, guidance, and support to people battling Substance Use Disorder so that lives can be saved and healing can be created within families. Ken's son Jamie had often joked that dad needed a "summer job." Unfortunately, he gave him one. Ken is co-founder of the Jamie Daniels Foundation dedicated to ending the shame and stigma that surrounds drug addiction and building a long-term safe, sober living home in Oakland County, Michigan. After her son Jamie's death in 2016, Lisa shut down her business and focused her time solely on the opioid crisis. As co-founder of the Jamie Daniels Foundation (www.jamiedanielsfoundation.org), Lisa has spoken in front of numerous audiences, including the United States House of Representatives. View Youtube Viedo Here https://youtu.be/75JmF08AxJk Ken and Lisa's Links Website https://pos.li/2jgyy9 Facebook https://pos.li/2jgyyb Twitter https://pos.li/2jgyyo Instagram https://pos.li/2jgyyu LinkedIn https://pos.li/2jgyz5 Scott H Silverman's Happy Hour (Podcast and Personal) Cell Number 619-993-2738 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SHSHHPodcast Email, Scott Scott@yourcrisiscoach.com Email, Michael michaelgmoore333@gmail.com
Michael Brosowski is an Australian activist, and the founder of the ‘Blue Dragon Children's Foundation', whose mission is to help children from crisis, rescuing children from sex trafficking, forced labour and slavery, and seek to provide education, shelter and employment. In 2011 Brosowski was named one of that year's CNN heroes, and in 2012 was made a member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of his work defending the rights of Vietnamese children. He has lived in Vietnam since 2002, having previously taught in Australia. We discuss the work that the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation does, the feeling of rescuing trafficked children and returning to their families, the human elements of their work, their aims in their work, and what we can do to support the charity. You can find out more at https://www.bluedragon.org. Please, if you can, support this wonderful cause. You can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.
August 9, 2021 ~ The President & CEO of The Children's Foundation talks to Paul about his organization's work with The Ben Hogan Foundation and First Tee - Greater Detroit.
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August 3, 2021 ~ The CEO of The Children's Foundation congratulates and thanks Paul for raising more than $456,000 with his Paul W. Smith Golf Classic at the Detroit Golf Club.
August 2, 2021 ~ The President & CEO of The Children's Foundation talks to Paul about his organization's commitment to helping children in Michigan.
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The Starlight Children's Foundation Australia has grown dramatically under Louise Baxter's leadership. She refers to the organisation as a 'profit for purpose' rather than 'not for profit'. It's also the only charity to win the Aon Hewitt Employer of the Year award. Louise is absolutely committed to making sure that her staff are mindful of their mood and know how to look after themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 28, 2021 ~ The President & CEO of The Children's Foundation explains to Paul why they are supporting the John Shippen National Invitational.
In this episode, we are honored to invite Jillian Crane, the President and Alfred R, Kahn (AL), the Founder and chairman of First Responders Children's Foundation. This organization provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardship due to tragic circumstances. For more information on the organization, please visit: https://1strcf.org/. Subscribe to Smiling Rocks podcast to get notifications on the latest shows air. Let us know what you think about today's episode, follow @smilingrocksco or visit www.smilingrocks.com to know more about the brand. Smiling Rocks is a lab grown diamond and jewelry brand with an aim to build a chain of smile through sustainable luxury. For comments, questions or speaker ideas, please email: info@smilingrocks.com
Stephanie and Tom own and operate Thomas Brennan Fraser Law Firm. They became of one the earliest Founding Members of E4K. Stephanie and Tom talk to us about why E4K interested them and what makes it different from other charities they have supported throughout the years. Stephanie and Tom have made it their mission to give back by supporting people in various ways throughout their lives. Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. Give Merit, founder of the FATE program, was created to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. The FATE program is about helping young people aspire, believe, and contribute. The partnership between E4K and FATE will provide a unique experience for E4K members and unique opportunities for FATE students. Show Links: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/e4k https://thecrysler.club/e4k https://givemerit.org https://meritgoodness.com
The Wilson Area Children's Foundation is happy to announce it has awarded 10 2021 area graduates with 0 scholarships to help fund their future educations! Congratulations goes to Tantyana Walcutt and Landon Palmar, both graduates of La Vernia High School; Brittney Rankin Gomez and Andrew Voelkel of Stockdale High School; Brittany Juarez and Jesus Castillo Mendiola of Nixon-Smiley High School; Milena Lapo and Abigail Zarate of Floresville High School; and Christopher Holman and Gabriella Gonzales of Poth High School.Article Link
First Responders Children's Foundation is dedicated to helping children of law enforcement officers and firefighters. The Foundation provides support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty and their families when enduring significant financial hardships due to tragic circumstances. 1stRCF also supports, promotes, and facilitates educational activities and programs created and operated by law enforcement and firefighting organizations whose purpose is to benefit children and families. On this edition of TMWS, we are going to highlight the efforts of 1stRCF with president, Jillian Crane. Listen & share.
A few day's ago, Darryl Worley was in NYC to highlight the work of First Responders Children's Foundation. After that, I reached out to the organization to give them some exposure through TMWS. Founded after 9/11 to support the children of fallen first responders, 1stRCF is still committed to this cause 20 years later. Listen & share. Sponsor: Go Vertical Aviation
Jody Conradi Stark, Ph.D, is a board-certified music therapist with over 35 years of experience. Her work and research have contributed to that growing body and has impacted numerous populations including psychiatric, cognitively impaired, autism spectrum disorder, veterans, medical, and hospice. Jody is the site director of music therapy clinical services at the Michigan State University Community Music School, Detroit (CMSD), where she partners with the Children's Hospital of Michigan to provide music therapy through a grant funded by the Children's Foundation. Jody is also the president and founder of Creative Arts Therapies Inc., a company that provides contractual music, dance movement and art therapy services to agencies and individuals throughout Southeastern Michigan.“The American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program,” says Stark. “That's kind of long and wordy, but basically it's using music in a structured manner to improve the lives of all different types of clients and individuals.”What is it about the power of music that's so therapeutic in so many ways to so many people?“When words fail, music speaks. That's one of my favorite quotes, I believe by Hans Christian Andersen. There is something about music. It's happening in the here and now. It's nonverbal, and it's connecting us. I like to emphasize that therapeutic relationship. We connect with individuals, and we provide those transformative experiences through music. Music moves us. It engages us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and cognitively.”How has music therapy evolved?“One area that it's evolved in is the medical arena. We've got quite a body of literature and evidence that proves the effectiveness of music and music therapy. That has been an area that has opened up to music therapist as we've seen how effective it can be with patients, regardless of what we're addressing. We could be addressing pain control, working with children during procedures to help them to be calm, and to just simply normalize the environment in the hospital that can be quite scary.”Stark says she's fortunate to have been working at CMSD since it first opened in 2009.“What excites me about working at the Community Music School, Detroit is that we're really taking the outreach mission of MSU to individuals in Detroit and to people who may not be able to access music otherwise. "Our largest current grant is from the Children's Foundation, and it funds services at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. We are onsite at Children's Hospital. What's most important is our work at the bedside working with children individually.”Stark talks about how she plans and implements a music therapy session.“It's all tailored to the individual; no two sessions are alike. If I'm walking into a room and I am seeing a child for the first time, I know what they're in the hospital for. Situations can range from infants in the neonatal intensive care unit to older teenagers and even young adults who started their treatment at Children's and are maybe returning for chemotherapy or rehab. We understand what they are there for. If it's for rehabilitation or if they've maybe been in a car accident or had a traumatic brain injury, we would be on the rehab unit working perhaps to help a patient learn how to walk or learn to speak again.“If we're working with children on the burn unit who might be having burn dressing changes, it's more of an immediate intervention where we're trying to help distract them from the pain of those procedures. We're there to normalize the environment for the family and for the patient. It really is family-centered care and sometimes the family needs support certainly as much as the patients in terms of what they're facing with their child being hospitalized. So if I'm walking into the room and I have a sense of what I will be facing, I first and foremost want to introduce music therapy services and introduce myself. I want to give them a sense that I'm not there to do a procedure.“I'm there to provide something that maybe is more normal in their environment or in their lives, whether they play an instrument or whether they just enjoy music and love listening to it. Most adolescents and children do. Things we can do in music therapy include playing instruments, singing songs, composing music or songs about their frustration that they're in the hospital or what they miss about not being home. It can be listening to music. We can focus on relaxation, breathing techniques, and learning to cope with pain. It really runs the gamut of a number of different types of interventions.”Stark says her work is rewarding.“I am so passionate about my work. I love my work. I love that I've been able to work in a number of different settings and with a variety of populations and individuals.Sometimes our impact is immediate. If a child is at the hospital and in pain or crying and needs to have assistance with falling asleep or relaxation, we can help with that. It surprises me how quickly they can fall asleep and be able to have some relief from pain and have a chance to relax.”What do you suggest for someone who thinks they have a loved one or a friend or a family member who could benefit from music therapy? “Going back to that quote where words fail, music speaks, patients can benefit from an experience that is transformative, goal directed, and a stress reducer. Perhaps their loved one is elderly and is experiencing dementia. Often music elicits long-term memories. I've had elderly clients who could no longer speak. They lost that ability because of dementia, but they are able to sing every word to a song from their youth. We've had loved ones come to music therapy groups so they could see their loved one come back alive through music and dance and interact with them and see the joy that music brings when it elicits those long-term memories. Music impacts us physically, emotionally, and cognitively. So with the variety of goals that we focus on through music, I think certainly they should consider music therapy as an alternative.”MSU Today airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 on 105.1 FM and AM 870 and streams at WKAR.org. Find “MSU Today with Russ White” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
Our first ever guest Big Mike is back from his honeymoon and has stories to share. In this episode we talk about near death experiences (2:30), Mike's wedding (11:40), the honeymoon (22:55), the hottest woman in the world (32:00), unpopular opinions (35:40), and twins having a disagreement (46:30). Sean's brother Seth is raising money for The Children's Foundation by selling shirts, hats, and more designed by a local artist. Check it out at whatsyourhood.com! Links: APML YouTube || APML Facebook || @apizzamylifepod on instagram || @APMLpod on twitter || Email: apmlpod@gmail.com || Spotify playlist of music from APML
Welcome to the “Mornings with Sue & Andy” podcast for Tuesday, May 18th. We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. We get the latest developments on the continuing sexual misconduct investigation within the Canadian Military, including this week's surprise resignation of the head of our country's vaccine rollout program - Major General Dany Fortin. Next we take a look at Premier Jason Kenney's Monday afternoon press conference – which covered the current COVID situation in Alberta, myth-busting surrounding the virus cases in cities vs. rural areas and the move towards reopening. We get full details from Global Calgary Reporter, Sarah Offin. Rocket strikes in the Middle East have entered a second week, as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues. We get a breakdown on the situation with Redmond Shannon, Global News Europe Correspondent. “Pledge Day” is a longstanding tradition at 770 CHQR. We catch up with Betty Jo Kaiser, the Administrator of the Calgary Children's Foundation to talk about where the much needed funds, donated by generous Calgarians, and our “Hero's of the Month” businesses, are now being allocated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A podcast by and for young adults who are exploring their grief and mental health to share stories, science and solutions. Hosted by acclaimed poet Natasha T Miller, and featuring a production team that includes six mediators between the ages of 15 and 25 as producers, “Science of Grief” will put the voices and stories of young adults front and center. “Science of Grief” aims to create community and provide resources for young adults experiencing grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, helping listeners to better understand their mental health and provide strategies to work through it. Science of Grief is produced by WDET, Detroit's NPR Station and Science Gallery Detroit, and is supported by MSUFCU, Science Sandbox, and the Children's Foundation of Michigan.
Here we go! Sean's former roommate Nate joins us for episode 65. In this episode we talk about early morning noises (2:20), Stuart Little (8:30), Nate's bad history with expensive purchases (14:05), engagement rings for men (28:05), a woman with a murder of crows (38:00), and adopting adults (45:25). Sean's brother Seth is raising money for The Children's Foundation by selling shirts, hats, and more designed by a local artist. Check it out at whatsyourhood.com! Links: APML YouTube || APML Facebook || @apizzamylifepod on instagram || @APMLpod on twitter || Email: apmlpod@gmail.com || Spotify playlist of music from APML
Meet Katie Ferrara, an award winning alternative pop singer/songwriter from Los Angeles who writes positive, honest and authentic music with an ethereal flair. She has released several albums as an unsigned independent artist including “Dream Catcher” (2016) and “Break Free” (2020). Both albums were funded by the generous support of her fans off social media. Her music can also be found on the Season 5 premiere of the Hallmark TV show "Good Witch". Katie currently does live streams her performances to her Facebook music page as well as Instagram and Twitch. As a QSC audio artist, she performs covers and original music at 5 star hotels in Los Angeles as well as songwriter venues such as the Hotel Cafe. She is also passionate about aligning her music with charities and causes such as Whole Planet Foundation, Children's Foundation of America and Water.org. Katie is currently working on her second full-length album which will be released in 2021. Official Website: https://www.katieferrara.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/katieferraramusic/ JVB Official: http://www.jacquelinevanbierk.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/jacquelinevanbierkClothing Line: http://www.jacvanbee.com
Michigan Central Train Station will be a hub of innovation and automation in the heart of Detroit. We had the honor of hosting a conversation with Mary Culler, President of the Ford Motor Company Fund, and the woman in charge of the Michigan Central Station project here in Detroit. Mary was joined by co-moderators Beth Ardisana, Owner of ASG Renaissance, and Christian Jones, FATE alumni and college freshman. This was our first of four Speaker Series events planned for 2021. Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. Give Merit, founder of the FATE program, was created to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. The FATE program is about helping young people aspire, believe, and contribute. The partnership between E4K and FATE will provide a unique experience for E4K members and unique opportunities for FATE students. Show Links: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/e4k https://thecrysler.club/e4k https://givemerit.org https://meritgoodness.com
It's episode 64 and Heather is back on the podcast! In this episode we talk about Sean's seltzer reviews (3:05), bucket hats (10:30), answering door to door salespeople (14:50), a husband sharing a bed with his wife and her sister (25:00), a grenade sex toy (29:50), and a couple who ended up in the ER after hooking up (36:25). We also do a Pizza Podium draft of our favorite snacks (42:20). Sean's brother Seth is raising money for The Children's Foundation by selling shirts, hats, and more designed by a local artist. Check it out at whatsyourhood.com! Purchase your very own bucket hat by going to Madorsi.com! Links: APML YouTube || APML Facebook || @apizzamylifepod on instagram || @APMLpod on twitter || Email: apmlpod@gmail.com || Spotify playlist of music from APML
Today, we have Rob Saroyan on the show. Rob is the president of Valley Children’s Foundation and the Guilds of Valley Children’s. Rob has worked with multiple governors and served as the director of development at Fresno State. This was fascinating conversation and we cover topics of philanthropy, development, Armenian food and much more. Links: Valley Children's Foundation Our Patreon Page Books: The Gambler by William C. Rempel Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
INTERVIEW - David Lyons Children's Foundation of Muskoka MAR 30 2021 by Hunters Bay Radio
Steve is a Metro Detroit based entrepreneur and the president of Gunn Enterprises; a holding company for several entities including Wash Pointe Car Wash and Vertical8 Funding. Steve's ongoing commitment to giving through their penny power program was the inspiration behind the formation of E4K. Steve gives his perspective of the transformational vs transactional relationship between the Children's Foundation and E4K members. We extend a special invitation to our first special event in April. Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. Give Merit was created to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. The FATE program is about helping young people aspire, believe, and contribute. The partnership between E4K and FATE will provide a unique experience for E4K members and unique opportunities for FATE students. Show Links: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/e4k https://thecrysler.club/e4k https://givemerit.org https://meritgoodness.com
"If we were closer to the issue, there would be less complaining" -David Merritt In this episode we take a deeper dive into Give Merit and the FATE program. Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. Give Merit was created to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. The FATE program is about helping young people aspire, believe, and contribute. The partnership between E4K and FATE will provide a unique experience for E4K members and unique opportunities for FATE students. Show Links: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/e4k https://thecrysler.club/e4k https://givemerit.org https://meritgoodness.com
Entrepreneurs 4 Kids is a Children's Foundation initiative dedicated to helping the next generation understand and practice entrepreneurship. Kees Groenewegen joins Dave Crysler as co-host of this special series highlighting E4K. We kick off the series with Doug Ferrick who is the Chief Development Officer at the Children's Foundation. Doug shares his story of what lead him to the non-profit sector in Detroit, how the idea for E4K was born out of a car wash, and introduces us to Give Merit's FATE program. Give Merit was created to help Detroit youth graduate and receive college scholarships. The FATE program is about helping young people aspire, believe, and contribute. The partnership between E4K and FATE will provide a unique experience for E4K members and unique opportunities for FATE students. Show Links: https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/e4k/ https://givemerit.org/
Lawmakers look ahead to the Governor's State of the State Address. We get perspectives on both side of the aisle on COVID response, vaccine roll-out and other issues.Then, the federal partnership with corporate pharmacies to vaccine the state's most vulnerable is lagging. We hear from the AARP on the state's progress getting Mississippi's oldest residents protected. Plus, a new report ranks the risk factors for children and youth in all 82 counties.Segment 1:Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves will deliver his second State of the State Address today from the Capitol, and some lawmakers are sharing what they would like to hear from the state's chief executive. Vaccinating Mississippians for the coronavirus tops the list for many on both sides of the aisle, with education funding and criminal justice reform also points of concern for many legislators. MPB's Desare Frazier hears from Rep. Donnie Bell (R) and Sen. Angela Turner Ford (D)Segment 2:Earlier this month, Governor Tate Reeves expanded vaccine eligibility to Mississippians 65 and older citing the high-risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. But many of the state's vaccine appointments are filling quickly and a federal partnership with Walgreens and CVS is under-performing. Kimberly Campbell is Mississippi's State Director of the AARP. She tells our Kobee Vance while the flow of supply is lacking, the effort to prioritize older residents is resonating with their members. Segment 3:A new state-wide report is assessing risk factors and protective factors for Mississippi's children and youth. The Risk and Reach report from the Children's Foundation of Mississippi identifies the needs of children and youth as well as the available opportunities in each of the state's 82 counties - giving each county a low to high risk score. According to the report, 14 counties are considered high risk. Linda Southward, executive director of the Children's Foundation of Mississippi, shares the purpose of the report and its findings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Adam Weissman discuss the current gap between quality mental health care and disseminating it to people who most need the services. Dr. Weissman described how insurance companies have increased this gap, through low reimbursement rates, and how they can do a better job to ensure everyone has access to quality mental health treatment. The Weissman Children's foundation aims to address systemic issues created by this gap. They have goals to partner with mental health professionals in various communities to provide cost-effective services to families in need. Their ultimate goal is to research efficacious psychological treatments on underserved populations to ensure treatments are effective for real-world clients. Dr. Weissman emphasized the importance of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the creation of the foundation and the goal of its services. Tune in to learn more about current issues in the availability of mental health services and how the Weissman Children's Foundation attempts to bridge the gap! Donate or Get Involved: COVID Relief campaign https://ioby.org/project/covid-mental-health-relief Weissman Children's Foundation www.weissmanchildrensfoundation.org Mental Health Campaign: https://www.weissmanchildrensfoundation.org Contribute to their campaign: https://ioby.org/project/covid-mental-health-relief-0 Social Media Information: Facebook: Weissman Children's Foundation Instagram: @weissmanchildrensfoundation Twitter: @WeissmanCF Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)
Hospitals are expecting shipments of the coronavirus vaccine in an effort to protect frontline workers.Then, a new report details Mississippi's teacher shortage crisis and the dried-up educator pipeline.Plus, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, we look at how children in the state are faring during the coronavirus pandemic.Segment 1:Boxes of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, packed dry ice, are arriving at hospitals in Mississippi. The initial allocation of 25,000 doses is being distributed throughout the state, and frontline workers and long term care residents are being prioritized. Lee Bond, CEO of Singing River Health System says their first box of the vaccine arrived yesterday afternoon and was loaded into special freezers. He tells our Kobee Vance the 975 doses they received will cover the front-line workers in system's three hospitals.Segment 2:Mississippi's public education system has faced unprecedented hurdles this year - with hybrid classrooms and virtual learning creating new challenges for teachers and administrators alike. But the pandemic is also highlighting one of the state's more persistent dilemmas - a critical teacher shortage.Now, a new study shows a sharp decline in college graduates deciding to enter the field of education, causing the state's educator pipeline to dry up. The report, compiled by Mississippi First, reveals the state saw a more than 30% drop in in-state college graduates becoming teachers within a four year span. Toren Ballard is the study's project director. He says legislative measures, like teacher pay raises, could help reverse the trend.Segment 3:Southern Remedy Health MinuteSegment 4:A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows children in Mississippi are facing serious hardship due to COVID-19. Issues like food insecurity, health care, poverty, and education have been amplified during the coronavirus pandemic, and, as a result, Mississippi's children are struggling to have basic needs met. Linda Southward is with the Children's Foundation of Mississippi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Syke sits down with John Theissen, founder of the John Theissen Children's Foundation. Now through December 23rd, take part in their 29th Annual Long Island Toy Drive for sick and underprivileged kids all across Long Island. Go to jtcf.org for drop off locations.
What better cause to commit to than seriously ill children? Well, Louise Baxter is a gun leader and the inspiring CEO of Starlight Children's Foundation. She has over 30 years' experience in marketing, sales and communication before finding her purpose in the not for profit space. Early in her career, Louise was a member of the Sydney board of Leo Burnett Connaghan and May Advertising, NFPOnline Pty Ltd (the holding company for Livewire) and was founding partner of Brave New World Advertising. As well as working in sports marketing. Louise has 14 years' experience at Starlight and has been Chief Executive since June 2009. Since Louise returned as CEO Starlight has been awarded AON Hewitt Best Employer accreditation, is in the top 20 in Australia's Great Places to Work and #1 most reputable charity brand supporting children & young people. In November 2015 Louise was acknowledged by CEO Magazine as Australia's NFP Executive of the Year. And most recently AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies in Aus & NZ list has just been announced and............ Starlight is #1!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. The list recognises the most innovative organisations in Australia and New Zealand, as judged by the expert panel assembled by The Australian Financial Review and Inventium. How can (and will) you shine more brightly? Donate to Starlight here . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intelligence Summary (INTSUM) 03:15 Louise's personal and professional background 09:00 Louise gets hooked at Starlight (first time around!)- as Head of Partnerships 10:30 Louise leaves for a new challenge…. albeit temporarily 13:45 What is on Louise's internal CV? …. What people can't see or read. 17:20 About teamwork…. And playing to team member's strengths. 19:00 Who Louise employs …. 20:12 On authenticity…. and how it exists on a continuum. 22:15 Is it OK as a leader to not have all the answers (vulnerability). 24:40 Louise could lead any ASX200 Company- so why Starlight? 26:50 Starlight's positive experiences to kids- an overview 28:22 Replacing pain, fear and stress .. with …fun, laughter and joy 30:00 Starlight pivots through COVID-19…. what Starlight learned. 32:15 On Starlight's own Captains….. Captain Starlight! 35:10 Kids name the Captains ….. What militaries could learn from that! 35:40 Programs for teens and beyond and wish-granting. 39:30 Art skills for life 42:20 Case Study- Nathan Cavaleri . Child prodigy and musical superstar (and Starlight Kid). jammed with Mark Knopfler, toured with BB King, did the US talk show circuit and was a regular on Hey Hey It's Saturday. Nathan on Australian Story is here 46:30 Starlight 5 Chefs Dinner….. fun but meaningful and deep. The landscape of fundraising. 48:45 The Starlight bike ride…. and its growth. And wider fun and silliness. 51:10 What's next…… 53:20 How to find out more on Starlight. 54:40 If Louise had the ears of the world…. What would be her message to the world? External Links Starlight Children's Foundation: https://starlight.org.au// Starlight's Program overview is here Louise's profile on LinkedIn is here. Music Thanks to all our artists who allow us use of their music. In this episode: The Externals – available on Spotify Mitchell Martin – available on Spotify …. And Mitchell's new single is here
A bill to improve distance learning is making its way through the legislature.Then, the latest State of the State survey examines voters' attitudes about government priorities and leadership during the pandemic.Plus, for the first time in three years, Mississippi dropped in the Kids Count Data Book rankings. We look at the reasons why.Segment 1:The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the struggles rural and poor school districts are having to provide quality distance learning. The Equity in Distance Learning Act, passed by the Senate and now being considered in the House, is designed to address those disparities. The legislation would provide every public school student in Mississippi with a laptop or tablet, while improving upgrading current technology and wifi access.House Democrat Gregory Holloway of Hazlehurst is on the House Education Committee. He tells our Desare Frazier he hopes the act can help bridge the gap between Mississippi's rural districts and their more affluent counterparts.Segment 2:The latest Millsaps College - Chism Strategies, State of the State Survey comes during a time of heightened public health concerns and economic anxiety. The coronavirus pandemic has set the legislative calendar back months, and a shortfall in revenue means lawmakers will have tough decisions to make when drafting the budget for the next fiscal year. Brannon Miller is the Director of Voter Targeting for Chism Strategies. He says voters are keeping an eye how taxpayer money is being prioritized, and a plurality of them want legislators to protect funding for education. Miller shares this and more results from the survey with our Michael Guidry.Segment 3:For the first time in three years, Mississippi's ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book decreased - falling from 48th to 49th in 2020. The rank is according to new data released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Children's Foundation of Mississippi. The four domains used in the national rankings include health, education, economic well-being, and family and community. Linda Southward is the Executive Director of the Children's Foundation of Mississippi. She tells us, despite it's low ranking, Mississippi showed improvement in many of the study's indicators. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guest: Grant Snyder Vice President of Sales and Account Management and Small Business The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Grant Program was formed in 1999, who's sole purpose it to help kids under the age of 16 with non-reimbursed medical expenses. They will grant up to $5000 per year. The grant is for kids who have insurance but need help to cover the other expenses insurance does not cover. https://www.uhccf.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al Levine talks with John Theissen of the John Theissen Children's Foundation about his mission to provide children in hospitals with therapeutic equipment and support.
Guest: Max Gansline, President and Alex Aubrey The Denver Active 20-30 Children's Foundation (“Denver Active 20-30”) is a non-profit service organization for business leaders between the ages of 20 and 39. The mission of the Foundation is to develop philanthropic leaders who mobilize the community to impact the lives of disadvantaged children through annual fund-raising events and projects. The Christmas for Kids fundraiser is an event sponsored and coordinated through the Denver Active 20-30 Children's Foundation. This event provides underprivileged Denver-area children the opportunity to share holiday gifts with others, which many wouldn't otherwise be able to experience https://da2030.org/radio/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NO ONE'S CRYIN' FOR YA CALGARY Joe talks with Ryan Gill who made a video that he made to explain why he says no one is crying for Calgary. COUNCIL DECIDES ON PROPERTY TAXES Today city council made some budget decisions on property taxes. Joe gets the details from Aurelio Perri. DIFFERENTIAL AND THE PROVINICIAL BUDGET Trevor Tombe, Economist at the University of Calgary talks about the oil differential prices and its effect on the provincial budget. PLEDGE DAY Pledge day is just a week away and Joe talks about why this day is so important with Betty Jo Kaiser, who heads up the Children's Foundation.
Donna Donna chats with John Theissen, of the John Theissen Children's Foundation, which helps families with children who have been stricken with childhood cancer financially and emotionally. They discuss the foundations toy drive, which is underway. Join John and the JTCF at their annual gala on December 7th.
Donna Donna chats with John Theissen, of the John Theissen Children's Foundation, which helps families with children who have been stricken with childhood cancer financially and emotionally. They also discuss the foundations annual Christmas toy drive which began on November 6th.
Donna Donna sits down with John Theissen and Kyle Austin of Mom and Popit. They discuss how the JTCF started and what it does, as well as their annual holiday toy drive beginning on November 6th.
Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Mike Before Click here for the full written transcript of this episode Mike, pictured above at over 400 pounds, is interviewed in this episode...scroll down to the bottom of this post to see what Mike looks like now! In this October 20, 2010 free audio episode: getting rid of a stubborn gut, combining strength with endurance training, and how to lose over 220 pounds. Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com. And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Justclick here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. Scroll down to donate anything over $15 to the show, and Ben will send you a BenGreenfieldFitness.com t-shirt...you can also conveniently donate any amount with your phone by simply clicking here. ----------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: How To Lose 220 Pounds In today's featured topic, I interview Mike, who originally asked a question in Podcast #108 (listen to that podcast by clicking here), and whose story is below (from Pantagraph.com). We talk in detail about how he lost the weight. Triathlete Mike Bernico isn't sure how much he weighed at his peak two years ago. His scale didn't go higher than 380, and the needle was pinned. "I was almost 400," guessed the technical analyst at State Farm Insurance Cos. He stood 5 feet, 10 inches tall and his waist was 50 inches around. Today, Bernico, 32, weighs 178 pounds as he prepares for the upcoming Tri Sharks Classic Triathlon at Comlara Park near Hudson on June 5. His body fat measures just 8.1 percent. His waist is 32 inches. Bernico made small lifestyle changes at first. "Like not having an entire pizza for dinner," he said with a smile. Better menus and portion control came next. At 330 pounds, he started strength training. He bought a recumbent bicycle trainer and started to spin his legs. His knee withstood the challenge. After a time, he bought a road bike and rode outside. By the end of 2008, he could go up to 60 miles at a time. That's when someone urged him to complete a triathlon, where participants are timed as they swim, bike and run. One of the fastest growing sports in America, participation grew by nearly 70 percent to nearly 1.1 million from 2006-2008, according to the Outdoor Foundation. USA Triathlon, the sports governing organization, had 53,000 members in 2004. That number is more than twice that today. Approached with the idea of being a triathlete, Bernico's response was, "No way." But he found a couch-to-5K (3.1 mile) training course that gradually ramps up running time and distance. He practiced swimming. He did a short triathlon in Sullivan in April 2009. Last June, he found himself on the shore of Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park with other triathletes ready to hit the water at the start of the Tri-Sharks Classic Triathlon, a sprint-distance race named after Bloomington's triathlon club. Athletes swim 600 yards, bike 12.5 miles and run 3.1 miles. McLean County is becoming a hub of triathlon and endurance sports in Illinois and the Midwest. The field of 600 fills up in a matter of minutes when registration opens several months before the event, said race director Colleen Klein. Bernico will be joined by his fiancée, Lana Fryer, 27, a Bloomington pharmacist, who will compete in her first triathlon. Mike Mikel of Bloomington also will do his first sprint triathlon. Mikel started bike riding and later added swimming and running to get back in shape before he turned 40. He signed up for the triathlon when he realized he was doing all three sports during workouts. "This (competing in triathlons) gives me another goal," said Mikel, who also is using triathlons as a way to raise money for The Children's Foundation of Children's Home + Aid, where he is a board member. (See the outdoor column on F-1.) The Children's Foundation will be title charity sponsor for the Tri Sharks Classic in 2011. As for Bernico, he plans to do an Olympic-distance race at the Evergreen International Triathlon July 17 at Comlara Park, where he placed fifth in his age group last year. Distances are doubled to 1,200 yards in the water, 25 miles on a bike and a 6.2 mile run. He also will compete at Steelhead, a half Ironman in Bentown Harbor, Mich., at the end of July. In 2011, he plans to complete an Ironman triathlon, which many consider the most grueling athletic test of all. The race tests the limits of physical endurance with a swim of 2.4 miles, a bike competition of 112 miles and a marathon distance run of 26.2 miles. Competitors must complete the entire 140.6 miles in 17 hours. Bernico, who blogs at http://iron-path.blogspot.com, weighs and logs everything he eats now. Those small healthy changes have led to a diet without processed foods. "I'm very careful," he said. Still, he exercises so much now he still loses weight even though he's eating a normal 3,000 calories a day. The irony amuses him. "I'll just have to eat more," he said, with a laugh. Perhaps more important than the weight loss is the attitude change that has accompanied his transition, he said. He's gone through tough times with a more positive outlook. "It's changed everything in my life," Bernico said. "It's brought a different perspective into things. 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Think forward to your training next January...Will you be tired of the indoor trainer and the treadmill and that black line on the bottom of the pool? Are you going to be struggling to stay motivated for those wet 5-hour slogs in this rainy/snowy winter climate? Are you planning on ANY 2011 triathlon event from Olympic distance up to Ironman? Then this event is going to be perfect for you. Pacific Elite Fitness is proud to announced an Official 2011 Triathlete Training Camp, January 31-February 7, 2011 at the Endurance Ranch in Austin, Texas! Click here for more details or to register now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Listener Mike asks: My question concerns the timing of weight workouts relative to endurance workouts. What is the correct timing for hitting the weights if on the same day as a swim, bike or run workout? Should a strength session fall immediately after a ride or swim or with a few hours between? Should they be avoided on long days all together and fall on easy and rest days? It seems that introducing a couple of sessions a week on top of a full SBR schedule would put one in a constant state of tearing down muscle fibers with little time between to rebuild/recover. Listener Mike asks: I gave up smoking almost 17 months ago. Then within one month of stopping smoking ballooned out to 93kgs...Predominantly in my gut.. still skinny legs and arms..The whole time i had been going to the gym atleast 4/5 a times week.. doing a class (pump/step/spin/combat each visit)...The weight didn´t move.. neither did my 7 month pregnant gut (101cm). How do i get rid of this last 5kgs from my gut and will i have to keep doing gym for the rest of my life like crazy to be at my former weight and bodyshape when i was a smoker. Mike asks: I'm a triathlete in my second year of triathlon training. I've just completed my first 70.3 and I'm hoping to do a full next year. I'm 5'10 and currently weigh 178 pounds. I've been measured by the local university Exercise Phys lab at 8.1% body fat. I'm self coached. Three years ago I weighed over 400 pounds, and I've lost over 220 pounds eating right and exercising. My leg strength seems to be a big limiter. My legs always give out before my lungs do. I have great cardio fitness, with a VO2max of around 66 and a resting HR of 35. However, my bike FTP is only around 235, which gives me a power to weight ratio of 2.9 W/Kg. I've been trying to address this by doing intervals at 90-100% of FTP for 10 to 20 minutes 1 to 2 times a week. 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