KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Interviews Amanda Boxtel who was paralyzed in a freak skiing accident at 24. 18 years later with the help of a bionic exoskeleton suit Amanda was able to walk. Desirous of sharing her gift of mobility Amanda started the Bridging Bionics Foundation which provides the use of exoskeleton suits and high tech physical therapy for the mobility impaired community.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of 20 year old Valerie Weisler who was bullied in high school. With first hand knowledge of how bullying erodes self esteem Valerie told a student she saw being bullied that he matters and that validation stopped him from committing suicide. As a result of that encounter Valerie started the Validation Project to help other young people. Today it has bloomed into an international teen empowerment organization that works with 6,000 youth in 105 countries to solve social injustice issues.

KCBS Radio News Anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of mathematician Deanna Needell. Deanna’s Lyme Disease was misdiagnosed for years, during which she endured severe stomach pains, chronic headaches and uncontrollable muscle spasms.

Working with data from LymeDisease.Org, she now uses her math expertise to help scientists more effectively diagnose and treat the disease which is reaching pandemic proportions.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of Ryan Manion. Ryan’s younger brother Travis, a Marine 1st Lieutenant and Naval Academy graduate was killed in Iraq at the age of 27. Travis had a strong sense of duty exemplified by the question he asked “If not me, then who?”, and today Ryan is President of the Travis Manion Foundation which empowers vets and their families by offering “character-driven programming,” that strengthens communities.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell shares the story of Xan Harwood-Karlik. At 29, Xan was an avid hang glider, cross fitter and former collegiate rower when he was diagnosed with stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer, and is now living with stage 4 cancer. But Xan continues to live life to its fullest, including leading young cancer survivors on transformative outdoor adventures.

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A Alliance founder Jeff Bell shares the story of Shaun Tomson, who after the devastating loss of his 15 year old son Matthew, used the lessons he learned from surfing to inspire others to “paddle back out,” and turn despair into hope.

KCBS Radio anchor and A2A Alliance founder Jeff Bell shares the story of Marjorie Madfis, who saw a need when her autistic daughter felt limited to very basic job skills and decided to put her decades of business experience to work.

A2A Alliance founder and KCBS Radio afternoon anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of BJ Phillips, who raps about WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plans - to give hope to people struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

A2A Alliance founder and KCBS Radio afternoon anchor Jeff Bell shares the story of Randy Taran, who is using her background as a filmmaker to bring young people together and teach them the tools for lasting happiness.

A2A Alliance founder and KCBS Radio afternoon Jeff Bell shares the story of Jeff Kukes, who created a platform for people with social anxiety to get help after his son committed suicide.