Community View Points

Amy Sheheim and Lisa Floyd called into the show to talk about the non-profit organization The Healing Hearts Project. The Healing Hearts Project (THHP) is a non-profit that serves patients and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), the most common type of birth defect affecting 1 in every 100 babies born. The mission of THHP is to be a relatable source for both patients and caregivers coping with CHD by providing care packs, essentials during hospital stays and a support group to connect with other families facing the same challenges. THHP currently supports 272 heart families and has more than 30 dedicated volunteers that log thousands of hours per year as they support families through Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital and UF Pediatric Cardiology in Jacksonville, Florida. To learn more, visit www.thehealingheartsproject.org.

The Healing Heart Project is also having their 2nd Annual Healing Hearts Walk Jax on Feb. 22 at Nocatee to help raise awareness and funds for local families affected by congenital heart defects. Lisa Floyd’s shared that her son Emmett was born with a life threatening heart defect and luckily received his open heart surgery and is a healthy little two year old boy today. Some families are not as lucky and their little ones are now angels. Learn more visit www.thehealingheartsproject.com

Fire Fighter from Clay County, Steven Teal called into the show to invite the community to join the Fire Iron Motorcycle club with their Charity Drive. This is a charity ride that puts money into Fire and Iron M.C. Station 21 Charity Account for local injured and fallen firefighters in their time of need. They put their lives on the line every day to help you and your community. Please help them in their time of need !! All monies goes into a charity account to help assist injured and fallen firefighter! Find out more on their Facebook account and ENJOY the RIDE!

Nicole B. Thomas President of Baptist Health South and Chair of the 2020 Go Red for Women Campaign came by the show with Cardiologist Dr. Simone Nader to talk about the #GoRedGetFitJax Challenge with some free screenings around town. The American Heart Association is proud to announce Nicole B. Thomas, president of Baptist Health South, as the chairperson for the 2019-2020 First Coast Go Red for Women Campaign. This year’s initiatives will focus on awareness, prevention and risk factor management for heart disease and stroke for all women throughout the different seasons of their lives. For Thomas, it is not just professional – it is personal. We also talk about National Wear Red Day on FRIDAY Feb 7th to raise awareness on women and heart disease . Cardiologist , Dr. Simone Nader engaged with the community by discussing women and heart disease and what we need to do to take care of our Hearts. Visit www.Heart.org/goredgetfitjax and get empowered! Stay well by knowing your #’s – 1st Tuesday of every month at the YMCA Health Living Center. To register www.baptistjax.com/knowyournumbers

Bishop Rudolph McKissick Sr called into the show to talk about his Mindful Mediation Retreat on Febuary 7th. As we build on Black History month, Bishop spoke on the one day retreat and how it will inspire peace and building a closer relationship with GOD. The Retreat was created to create the peace that may be missing in life. With applicable tools, practices and biblical principles, you gain greater clarity, deeper connections and understanding, and a stronger prayer practice that will renew spirit, mind and faith journey. Register and be EMPOWERED now Meditationtoday.org!

Marianne Davenport called into the show to talk about Hope Therapy and their mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with various diagnoses with the help of our incredible horses. Serving Northeast Florida since 2001, Hope Therapy was founded by the dynamic mother-daughter duo, Marianne, and Rebecca Davenport. Their devotion and enthusiasm for the success of their clients have driven Hope Therapy to become a leading hippotherapy program in Northeast Florida as well as the only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in the region. Visit their site to check how you can attend their annual fundraising gala February 1st and Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Challenge! Learn more about Hope Therapy! https://hopetherapy.org/

Karen Hughes joined by Sheila Cribb came by the show to talk about breathing should not be an uphill battle, but for many it is. On Saturday, February 1 at 8 a.m. hundreds will join the American Lung Association to climb up the Bank of America Tower in support of friends and loved ones who suffer from lung diseases like asthma and lung cancer, and raise funds for clean air and lung disease research, education and advocacy. This is a unique endurance event to benefit a good cause, Fight For Air Climb participants will scale 36 flights of stairs – that’s 713 steps up the Bank of America Tower at 50 N Laura Street. The Lung Association’s annual fundraiser has been reaching exhilarating heights for over 10 years in Jacksonville. Find out more and registration online at FightForAirClimb.org

Steve Carmen called in to the show to talk about The Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR) will hosting its 2nd Annual Saratoga Classic Half Marathon and Super Sara 5K aboard Naval Station Mayport. Excited to bring this open-base event back to Mayport on January 26, 2020 to create a positive experience for the runners, spectators and sponsors, The USS Saratoga was the first aircraft carrier homeported at Naval Station Mayport, spending her entire career (1957-1994) at Mayport. In honor of the USS Saratoga’s fighting spirit, they are pleased to name the half marathon and 5K in her honor. The course starts aboard Naval Station Mayport and continues across the Wonderwood Bridge and ends back at the Station. Hoping to draw runners from across the country as well as veterans and former sailors off USS Saratoga to come out to the event! MWR’s mission is to delivers programs, products, and services that support Fleet and Family Readiness and enhances the quality of life for the community at Naval Station Mayport ! Serving the community and our country! Find out more about MWR, visit https://www.navymwrmayport.com

Tom Shed came by the show to talk about The Heritage Festival merging with the Frank Thomas Festival! Launching Saturday January 25th , the event will be held at Gold Head which is one of Florida's first state parks, the park is a 600-acre site built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. Tom Shed would like to invite the community to enjoy the Florida State parks and also invites them to experience a piece of history at one of Florida’s first state parks. Take a Walk Back in Time and see historic demonstrations, antique cars, tractors and steam engines. Learn the old-fashioned way of cast iron cooking. Civil War re-enactors will be posing proudly by rustic campsites and cannons. Take a park tram tour or just sit back and enjoy the live music. Food concessions will be on site.
Featuring Florida’s Best Singer/Songwriters. Including television and music star Jim Stafford and Frank Thomas. Contact Tom Shed at [email protected] (352) 283 4848 or
Larry Mangum at [email protected]

Leon Baxton, recently appointed CEO of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville called into the show to talk about the organization celebrating 30 years of helping students stay on track for graduation. Mr. Braxton invited the community to the Anniversary gala, A Toast to the Tassel, set for Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown. The upscale evening will include cocktails, a silent auction and dinner, as well as the unveiling of new student-focused videos and an interactive gallery experience. Over the past five years, graduation rates in Duval County have risen from 74 percent to 85 percent – a promising increase from the dismal 55 percent rate from ten years ago!

Adrienne Martin, Founder, called into the show to talk about in their annual BEST BOSS AWARDS GALA of Jacksonville honoring both Men and Women black entrepreneurs in our great city. She also talk about the nonprofit group It's a Girl Thing! The BEST BOSS Society believes in standing by and guiding our youth Kidpreneurs and young adults who have an interest in starting and growing their businesses. They stand on integrity and quality.
BEST Society USA strives to provide aspiring business owners with the knowledge and processes of establishing a new business.