Lee Callahan's Seattle Weekly

Our guests: Captains Lisa and Anthony Barnes of the NW Division of The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs wherever, whenever and however possible. Giving locally ensures that the people in this community get the help they need.

Trishon Ramsey From Santa’s Castle tells us how we can help brighten the holidays for the kids of our active duty personnel.

Wes Benson is the Sustainability Manager who oversees the amazing composting and sustainability programs at Taco Time.

WA529 Director Luke Minor breaks down the Washington State plans for getting your kids into college or technical schools and many more forms of higher education. Get an account started before the holidays and ask families members to gift to your account.

Sherry Williams, Community Benefit Manager at Swedish talks about this health care organization's belief in taking care of our citizens – inside clinical spaces and out in the community.

Hear how incredible this organization is, from Denise Rouleau, Co-Director of Puget Sound Honor Flight.

Warren Miller’s ‘Timeless’ premieres this month, featuring Jaelin Kauf. Jaelin is competing on the World Cup Freestyle Tour and is currently ranked #2 in the World in Moguls. The U.S. Freestyle Ski Team has limited funding for athletes and the cost to compete and train at the World Cup level is very expensive. Listen in to hear how we can support our US athletes.

Fred Hutch’s VP of Philanthropy, Kelly O’Brien, on the status of the center’s strides in fighting cancer.

Heidi May and Maury Eskenazi join the show to shine a much needed spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Everett on 10/26.

Guest June Leahy on her daughter's legacy of brightening the lives of children dealing with cancer. In each other's company, these kids and their families and local athletes are lifted up in many ways.