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Since she learned her son had Type 1 diabetes in the late 1960s, Lee Ducat didn't just wish for a cure, she worked for a cure. How could she connect with people in the same situation? "I didn't really know how to do it," she said. "But there was one thing I knew how to do – throw a cocktail party." So that's what she did. With the help of her son's doctor, she brought everyone together and offered membership forms that led to the formation of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which has raised more than $2 billion to fund research.

Back by popular demand – our first episode of the Here For Good podcast featuring Dr. Martin Topiel generated so much interest that we brought back our head of infectious diseases for another conversation. This time he addresses challenges around testing, developing antibodies, the changes in protective equipment recommendations, and managing the constant flow of rapidly changing information.

As you continue to get important information about the coronavirus pandemic, please take time to listen to Dr. Martin Topiel, Virtua Health's head of infectious diseases. In this edition of the Here for Good podcast, he talks about his relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci — the face of the White House's coronavirus response, the challenge clinicians facing clinicians addressing the virus, and the important steps you can take to help control the spread and save lives.

As the Bishop of Camden, Dennis Sullivan knows how important it is to connect with people through language, but he teaches his priests that it is more important to speak the "language of the heart." During his discussion with Virtua President and CEO Dennis Pullin, he also talks about how the church's commitment to 'servant leadership' can translate to the business world, as well as importance of language, building relationships with other community organizations, and the biggest challenges facing today's Catholic Church.

Often described as a man of the people, Bishop Sullivan uses his deep intellect and big heart to persistently question how the Church can use its influence to do more for humankind. Ordained a priest nearly 50 years ago, his many years of service on the Lower East Side of Manhattan have given him a special closeness and dedication to the immigrant communities, particularly those of Latino and Asian descent. Today, he is a vital and vibrant force in and around the vulnerable communities of Camden where he once said: "The church must walk with the poor and never abandon the city of Camden."

Never afraid to take on controversy, Bishop Sullivan has served as a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' committee on child protection, which oversees the Church's efforts to respond to the issues of sexual abuse by clergymen. Prior to coming to South Jersey, Bishop Sullivan was instrumental in New York's own ongoing reorganization, so he is intimately familiar with how challenging yet necessary change can be.

As CEO of SPM Marketing, Patti Winegar has built a dynamic operation that is helping to transform the way health care organizations connect with their communities. But her passion for helping those without the advantages she has enjoyed led her to connect with the youth of Chicago and children in Guatemala. Her family and her work colleagues have joined her in these endeavors, which she has a unique set of rewards.

"I get so much more out of it than I give. It isn't about what I'm giving, but what I'm getting, quite frankly. And when you see an impact, it's really exciting and inspiring."

Marvin Samson understands what it means to pay it forward. Raised under challenging circumstances, he could not pursue his dream of becoming a pharmacist because he could not afford the education. Instead, he took night classes to earn a degree in chemistry and his career eventually spanned every phase of the pharmaceutical industry, from sweeping floors to building international organizations. He currently leads Samson Medical Technologies in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the third successful startup of his career. He also holds five U.S. patents. His personal success led him to philanthropy and a desire to have a positive impact on young people growing up much like he did.

In addition to serving on Virtua Health's board of trustees, his generosity and passion led him to support numerous initiatives here at Virtua, including our cancer center in Moorestown, which now bears his name.

New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton, discusses the important role of trade unions on his life, as well as his passion for community service, not to mention the profound impact a school janitor had in helping him understand how to behave as a young man.

This episode of the "Here for Good" podcast features Dr. Randal Pinkett. Known by many as the winner in season four of The Apprentice, he is an accomplished writer, public speaker, business owner, and self-proclaimed "serial entrepreneur." A founder of BCT Partners, he helped Virtua Health develop a a blueprint for our Culture of We. Maybe most importantly, he describes himself in his biography as "a community servant."