Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured Child Saving Institute’s Afrah Rasheed and Hannah Olafson discussing what they do for children and families throughout the year, and especially during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Then, Nebraska Airborne Association’s Brad Bohnert invited the public to their 2nd Annual Roach March fundraiser for Nebraska Gold Star Mothers.

This week’s show featured Dunham House executive director John Folsom previewing this forthcoming assisted living community for wounded combat veterans.  Then, National Down Syndrome Society CEO Kandi Pickard talked about the significance of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

This week’s show featured DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and “Biggest Loser” contestant Sonya Jones promoting a fundraiser for the organization on November 6th.  Then, Nebraska Community Blood Bank donor recruitment manager Kari Lundeen discussed the importance of blood donation.

This week’s show featured Builder Foundation executive director Melissa Glenn discussing the work they do to inspire students to consider working in the construction trades, UNMC’s Dr. Rebekah Gundry promoting fundraising opportunities for their center for heart and vascular research, and landscape architect David Meyer inviting the community to enjoy the new Greenways at Heartwood Preserve.

This week’s show featured Capstone Behavioral Health of Nebraska’s Dana Ritterbush discussing how employers and co-worker can help save lives from potential suicide.  Then, Boo Bazaar organizers Claire Caswell and John Clark invited the public to their annual event to support local artists.  Finally, Food Bank for the Heartland’s Stephanie Sullivan promoted a donation match happening during this Hunger Action Month of September.

This week’s show featured Reformation at the Crossroads president Kristine Bockerman, discussing their mission of empowering women experiencing trauma and addiction through personal growth.

This week’s show featured Arbor Day Farm marketing manager Rachel Hrabik promoting the annual AppleJack Festival, Total Truck and Machine’s Kevin Wehrli and Richard Miller inviting the public to their community event at their new showroom, and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia discussing Suicide Prevention Month.

This week’s show featured Kim Foundation executive director Molly Verble discussing their work to prevent suicide, OmahaHawks president Grant Schulte promoting their fundraising event for Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Paul & Neva Grace Foundation co-founder and executive director Kelly Sparr talking about their efforts to provide hospice care for those without the financial means to access the care they need.

This week’s show featured Scouting America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey discussing the benefits of scouting for young leaders.  Then, Rawle Andrews, Jr., executive director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, responded to a new survey finding most Americans want schools to provide mental health education.