In Donelson, Tennessee there's a group of volunteers who've been buying, cooking, preparing, and handing out - for free - Thanksgiving meals to those who would usually go without. 

Mark Dickerson - one of the owners of Donelson Cafe and Catering - says their "Truly Thankful Thanksgiving" meals are for those who don't have a plate or a place, and that they can come eat at the Cafe, and join in the fellowship, or just pick up a plate in the drive-through. 
If you know someone who needs it, please share this! You can get more info HERE!

Also in this Focus Interview, hear from Steve Anderson about Operation BBQ Relief, a group that's putting out hundreds of thousands of free meals to people who've been hit by a disaster of some sort. Like the flooding in Waverly, Tennessee, the fires in Hawaii, and wherever they're needed. 

Their need right now, is local volunteers! Find out more, and how to volunteer HERE!

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Like loaves and fishes, the Salvation Army takes the money you donate at Red Kettles, or online, and uses it to make a difference in the lives of THOUSANDS of local families. They help Nashville's unhoused population get off the streets, onto their feet, and into housing. The Salvation Army helps mothers and kids of domestic violence, get into a safe space, and into a home. And, they help thousands of families and senior citizens at Christmas-time find something under the tree. 

Hear from Area Commander, Captain Philip Canning about the amazing work they're doing, how you can help, or how you can get help for someone you know!

Get more info HERE and get ready to adopt Salvation Army Angels on the Air on Mix 92.9 SOON!!

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Lori James is one of the American Cancer Society's Faces of Hope this year. 

She is a breast cancer survivor who doesn't sugar-coat what it's like to be diagnosed, treated for, and survive breast cancer. She says it doesn't end after the treatments have ended. Lori reminds us that for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, things are never the same. 
Hear her story, and what she hopes we can take away from hearing it. 

Get more information about breast cancer and all the wonderful programs and services the American Cancer Society offers HERE! 

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In this interview, Dena Oneal, Executive Chair of the Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives us info about how to tell the difference between what happens during the normal aging process, and signs that may be symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's.

You can find the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's HERE!

Dena also tells how to get involved in a local Walk to End Alzheimer's, and gives info about the Rutherford County walk, on Saturday, October 28th. You can get more details HERE! 

The Alzheimer’s Association has free resources for individuals, caregivers, medical professionals and groups working with people with dementia. Find out more HERE!

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Hear all about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event happening THIS WEEKEND from the Senior Development Manager, Tara Shirer! Not only is she involved with this event as a manager, but she is also a breast cancer SURVIVOR!! Hear her journey and about how important the Making Strides walk - and the many other programs the American Cancer Society offers - are in this episode. 

Get more info about the American Cancer Society HERE! 

We hope you'll join us as at Making Strides of Nashville THIS SATURDAY! Get all the details HERE! 

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HERE is one of the reasons we KEEP working to increase awareness about breast cancer: Lance Edmiston. He had breast cancer, but didn't get it checked out sooner because he didn't realize it's not just a women's disease.

Lance is one of this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's Faces of Hope survivors, and an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign.

Then, Rashed Fakhruddin, also an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign, joins us to talk about the importance of fitness in preventing breast cancer AND about a program that raises funds for breast cancer awareness and promotes fitness. It's something you may want to be a part of!! 

Here are the events for Week 2 of the Fitness Crawl to Fight Breast Cancer:

Tues. Oct. 10th  – 10 am

BARRE3 NASHVILLE Gulch

Wed. Oct. 11th – 7:30 pm

NASHVILLE BALLET Intro to Ballet

Wed Oct. 11th - Wear Pink Wednesday to OrangeTheory Fitness

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS Brentwood, Downtown, Green Hills, Melrose, Midtown & Nolensville

Thurs. Oct. 12th – 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 pm

MELIORA MOVEMENT

Sat. Oct. 14th – 8:20 & 9:30 am

SHED FITNESS Germantown

Sat. Oct. 14th  – 10 am

FAHRENHEIT YOGA PINK in the Park at Sevier Park

Follow @fitcrawl2fightbreastcancer on Instagram to stay updated throughout the month of October!! 

And of course, please join us at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st at Walk of Fame Park in Nashville!! 

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What a team we have working to spread breast cancer awareness here in Middle Tennessee!

In this interview, meet Dr. Richard Martin (yes, Ricky Martin), a Doctor of Hematology, Medical Oncology at Tennessee Oncology. He talks about new technologies to detect and fight breast cancer, he's part of the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, and he's spreading the word that the BEST outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, come from early detection. 

Dr. Martin also says that because of the COVID pandemic, many people waited to get medical care, and when cancers were found, they were more advanced, which means for the first time in years, we may see death rates from breast cancer go back up. 

Dr. Martin says as we keep researching, detecting earlier, and coming up with new treatments, we're making progress, but MUCH more needs to be done. That's why he's part of the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

Get more information about...

The American Cancer Society HERE

Tennessee Oncology HERE

Making Strides Nashville HERE 

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Thousands of students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are experiencing hardships, and for the past 18 years, the all-volunteer, non-profit Assistance League of Nashville has been working to help make their lives easier. In this interview, The Assistance League President Cindy Pramuk says their goal is to help take the burden of finding and buying school uniforms off the shoulders of these kids and their families. 

As The Assistance League of Nashville keeps growing its network to help more children, Cindy says they've teamed up with the Nashville Children's Alliance and Operation School Bell. 

The group's major Fall Fundraiser is Thursday, September 28th, and you're invited! If you can't be there in person, please bid online for great auction items, or just make a donation if you can! 

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Experience the Pageantry and beauty of a Native American Pow Wow this weekend, September 23rd and 24th, at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon! 

In this interview Cindy Yahola, President and Organizer of the WilCo Pow Wow explains the meanings and origin of some of the traditions, including the dancers' Regalia and more.  
Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy Native American Food, Arts and Crafts! 

Get admission info and more details HERE!

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Youth suicide is one of the LEADING causes of death of young people. 
Here in Tennessee Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for kids ages 10-14, and it's the THIRD leading cause of death for all people between 10 and 24 years old. 

The Jason Foundation believes that awareness and education are the first steps to suicide prevention. In this episode Clark Flatt, Founder and President of The Jason Foundation, tells his heartbreaking story of his son's suicide, which moved him to create the non-profit. He also talks about what they're doing to help make people aware of the issue and educate them about what to look for, and how to get help. Including their "A Friend Asks" App which is FREE!! The app includes how to help a friend, what TO do and what NOT to do, and resources for help. 

Get more information about youth suicide prevention and The Jason Foundation HERE!

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 9-8-8

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