In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson welcomes Lori Martin and Kim Bowder from Delaware to talk about Pacing for Packages and the community they have helped build around Fairway Cares.

Lori and Kim share how movement, accountability, and weekly “walk and talk” meetups have become more than a fitness routine. Through Pacing for Packages, they have created a space for connection, encouragement, self-care, and support for local businesses.

They also reflect on the joy of raising and delivering Fairway Cares bears, including a special Christmas visit to an assisted living and memory care facility where every bear found the person it was meant for.

This conversation is a reminder that care can begin with one step, one conversation, and one simple invitation to move together.

To learn more or support Fairway Cares, visit www.fairwaycares.org.

In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson sits down with Jeff Buum, a Fairway team member and Fairway Cares Champion, to talk about faith, loss, and the impact of being cared for when life changes suddenly.

Jeff first experienced the power of Fairway Cares after receiving a package during a life-threatening battle with COVID. More recently, after the unexpected passing of his father, another package became a source of comfort not only for Jeff, but for his mother and sister. His mother found particular comfort in the Fairway Cares bear she named “Little Al,” after Jeff’s father.

Jeff also shares how these experiences led him to become a Champion and help bring care packages, bears, and support to others in his community.

To learn more or support Fairway Cares, visit www.fairwaycares.org.

What do you do when someone you care about is facing unimaginable loss?

In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson welcomes Steve Riese, SVP of HR Operations for Fairway Home Mortgage and Fairway Cares Champion. Steve shares a moving impact story about supporting a family after a tragic loss and the emotional experience of personally helping assemble their Fairway Cares packages.

Through that experience, Steve saw how much thought, love, and intention goes into each package — and how powerful it can be to offer something tangible when someone is walking through grief.

Sherri and Steve also discuss the role of Fairway Cares Champions, the community that forms around this mission, and why caring for people is at the heart of Fairway.

To learn more or support Fairway Cares, visit ⁠www.fairwaycares.org⁠.

Mental health struggles do not always look like a crisis. Sometimes they look like someone showing up to work, caring for their family, answering “I’m fine,” and quietly carrying more than anyone realizes.

In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson sits down with Alaynah Sawczak, Supervisor of the Community Intervention Team at Tellurian’s Jake’s Place, for a thoughtful conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Alaynah shares how mental health challenges can appear in everyday life, when it may be time to seek professional support, and what to do when someone you love is not ready to ask for help. She also talks about the power of trust, community, vulnerability, and simply taking the time to ask, “How are you really doing?”

This episode is a compassionate reminder that healing is not linear, support begins with connection, and there is strength in naming when we are not okay.

To learn more about Fairway Cares or request support, visit ⁠FairwayCares.org⁠.

To learn more about Tellurian’s mental health and recovery services, visit ⁠Tellurian.org⁠.

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Kristina Poltrack joins Sherri to talk about what you cansay and do to help someone walking through a critical illness, and how sometimes well-meaning comments can come across in an unintended way. She explains why it's difficult to ask for help or let friends and loved ones know what you are going through, and the regret that can come from that posttreatment.

For more information on Fairway Cares please visitwww.fairwaycares.org
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Johanna White talks with Sherri about the emotional toll of a mastectomy, something that is not talked about much even between women who have gone through it. They talk about accepting help when you are going through something, how people can help, and how much it all means to someone who is walking through a difficult journey.

For more information on Fairway Cares please visit www.fairwaycares.org

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Sherri and Eileen recorded live on this month's Women's Empowerment call. Eileen shares her story of facing breast cancer shortly after joining Fairway, and the love and support she felt from the entire company. They talk about building relationships and how important it is to get the message out that Fairway is not just another mortgage company.

For more information on Fairway Cares please visit www.fairwaycares.org.

For more information on American Warrior Initiative (AWI), please visit americanwarriorinitiative.com

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Jennifer returns to talk with Sherri about what happens after treatment is over, the emotional toll of adopting a new normal, and how support communities can help those dealing with restarting life after cancer.

Links:

www.fairwaycares.org

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Steve Cox chats with Sherri about his family's journey through childhood cancer, and the impact of receiving a Fairway Cares package. They talk about the importance of support and getting through difficult times together.

Links:

www.fairwaycares.org

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Bonnie and Tim Ray join Sherri to tell their family's story and support Childhood Cancer Awareness month. They detail the journey they've been on, offering valuable insights about navigating the challenges of childhood cancer, and provide information on how to support research for cures.

Links:

www.fairwaycares.org

www.fibrofoundation.org

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charitynavigator.org

[email protected]

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