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He spent nearly four decades saving thousands of animals and serving his community. Now, retired Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk is fighting Stage 4 cancer—and the crushing medical debt that comes with it. 🐾
In this episode, we share Robert’s legacy of compassion and details on how we can give back to a man who gave everything. 
Join us on October 10, 2026, at the Sweet Serenity Center in Salem, CT, to stand by Robert and his family.

Long-time Fidelco guide dog user, Bill Belew, partnered with “Daphne”, his fourth Fidelco guide dog in June 2022.  

Bill has devoted most of his working career to providing people who are visually impaired with access to, and the support needed, for effectively using computer technology. In 2003, Bill founded Belew Consulting, his third business venture. Now retired, his company provided clients with needs assessments, hardware and software set-up (including speech and braille), and one-on-one training and support. 

An accomplished musician, Bill plays the clarinet, saxophone and is a drummer in a local Ashland, Oregon band. Combining his computer expertise and music interests, Bill was a partner in the development of an accessible 24-track recording studio.  

Bill has advocated and lobbied for improvements to make downtown Ashland more accessible to people who are disabled (e.g., installing crosswalks announcing when it is safe to cross a street). He was also the first rider on an Ashland hybrid van that serves disabled individuals and others.

Renee Chats with Light the Way for Birdies for Charity

Bay is Connecticut's first Water safety Dog and is on a mission to teach water safety to all ages and remind you not to operate any vehicle or boat under the influence.

Born out of tragedy now Jessica Britagna and her dog Bay will Light the Way

www.SAYBROOKBREAKWATER.COM

Renee DiNino chats with The Community Renewal Team

You can donate through end of play on Sunday to make a difference and help CRT with all of their programs! 

www.travelerschampionship.com

Renee DiNino chats with Summit Adaptive Sports about Birdies for Charoty at The Travelers Championship!

Now through end of play charities can earn an extra 15% on every dollar donated!

Visit www.travelerschampionship.com and DONATE today! 

Renee DiNino chats with Shag Bark Hickory Farm at The Travelers Championship
Birdies for Charity is BACK! 
Donate here: www.traveerschampionship.com

Renee DiNino chats with the Community Dining Room at The Travelers Championship

Birdies for CHarity is BACK! Now through end of play charities can earn much needed funds thanks to Webster Bank and Aetna!

Help support the Community Dining Room find them at www.travelerschampionship.com, click on the Biridies icon and donate!

Renee DiNino chats with Seniors Job Bank for Birdies for Charity

Seniors Job Bank chats with Renee DiNino about The Travelers Championship and the Birdies for Charity program! Now through end of play chairities can earn much needed funds to keep their mission going! 

Visit www.travelerschampionship.com look for Birdies for Charity and find them!

Renee DiNino chats with the Middlesex United Way at The Travelers Championship!
Shawonda Swain shares how important Birdies for Charity is to the organization!
Listen how you can help! Visit www.travelerschampiosnhip.com click on the Birdies icon and donate now through end of play!!!

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT

Birdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Mike Mason, President & CEO of Special Olympics CT, A Birdies for Charity participant tell WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization!

Learn more: www.travelerschampionship.com & www.soct.org 

NOTE: Join WFSB’s own Renee DiNino onsite at the Travelers Championship from Wednesday June 24th to Sunday June 28th interviewing non-profits taking advantage of this incredible opportunity that gives charities, essentially FREE money through end of play!