Meldon Law & Friends

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined first by Dr. Michael Okun, the chair of the UF Health Department of Neurology and the Executive Director of Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health. He is the world's leading expert in Parkinson's disease and dystonia and has been behind the research for Tyler's Hope for over 15 years. He was also one of Muhammad Ali's doctors.

Our second guests are Lizzie Jenkins of the Real Rosewood Foundation and Melody Vaughn, owner of Melody Vaughn Interiors. Lizzie Jenkins and Melody Vaughn are working on rebuilding and remodeling some of Rosewood, Florida. They will tell us more about the Rosewood Massacre, why they are rebuilding Rosewood, and more about Melody Vaughn Interiors.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined by Lee Douglas, the Vice President and general Manager for Learfield IMG College, who will tell us about Learfield IMG College, the Florida Gators brand, and the benefits of sports marketing.

Our second guest will be Dr. Pete Indelicato, Emeritus Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of Florida, who served as the Head Team Physician of the Florida Gators for 35 years.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined by David Pope with the City of Alachua Chamber of Commerce and Sportsfest. This golf tournament raises money for the rec center in Alachua and the youth of this growing city. Our second guest is Erik Zika, owner/operator of Original American Kitchen, White Buffalo, and the Range in Gainesville.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are joined by Ilene Silverman of Ilene's Gator Store and The Ilene Silverman Show and by Harvey Budd, former Gainesville commissioner and President of Budd Broadcastion Co. Inc.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, our first guests are Rachel Cook, PR & Marketing Manager, and Maeghan Bonnaghan, Youth Services Librarian, from the Alachua County Library District. They will tell us more about Summer with the Library, Battle of the Books, all the library services, and what summer fun is in the store.

Our second guest is Steve Solomon from Leonardo's 706. Steve is a fantastic storyteller and will give us the rundown on the Gainesville food scene from its inception till now!

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, we are featuring the Florida Rising Stars Foundation. Wayne Hogan, the executive director, and Jan Richard, the CEO, will tell us what the Foundation does, how it came about, and what you can do to help & get involved.

You can find out more about the Florida Rising Stars Foundation by visiting https://www.floridarisingstarsproject.com/.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, our first guests are Marcia Conwell, the President & CEO of Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, and Sherah English, Agency Relations Director for the Food Bank. The Bread of the Mighty Food Bank is a non-profit food bank that serves Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, and Levy counties. Marcia and Sherah will tell us more about how Bread of the Mighty started, how many people they serve, and how you can get involved and help! Please find out more by visiting their website: https://www.breadofthemighty.org/.

Our second guest is Bob Ganzak, Instructor for the Dale Carnegie course in Gainesville, FL. A new Dale Carnegie course is starting up on May 26th! Bob will be here to answer any questions and tell us more about the 8-week development course that presidents and industry leaders have taken for over 60 years. For more information, visit https://www.jacksonville.dalecarnegie.com.

Today on Meldon Law & Friends, our first guest is Stephanie Bailes, President and Executive Director of the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention. Stephanie has spent 20 years leading teams and initiatives in domestic and international private sector start-ups and more. She pens a bi-weekly State of Innovation column in The Gainesville Sun and will also talk to us about upcoming events, summer programs, and how you can get involved in The Cade!

Our second guest is Laura Bialeck, the District Community Development Coordinator for Lifesouth Community Blood Center. LifeSouth is the primary supplier of blood donations to our local hospital systems, and their need is urgent. The pandemic prevented them from holding many community events and blood drives, creating an emergency need. Learn how to get involved and help save lives in our community today!

Our first guest is Cynthia Thibault, owner of The Village Jeweler. Cynthia will tell us more about the history of her business and the services they offer.

Our second guest is Hiro Leung, owner of Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company. Hiro will tell us more about Dragonfly's mission, the food they serve, and what led to the restaurant's conception.

Our first guest today is Dr. Cole Dooley, founder of the Phoebe Louise Dooley Foundation. The Phoebe Louise Dooley Foundation supports research specific to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain cancer. The Foundation has a special event in May that Dr. Dooley will tell us more about and how you can get involved and help! Find out more by visiting their website, https://phoebelouisedooley.org/.

Our second guest is Dr. Thomas Hennessey, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army who currently serves as the Commander of the Gainesville Military Order of the Purple Heart. Dr. Hennessey will tell us more about the Military Order of the Purple Heart and their annual charity golf tournament, and we'll tell you how you can nominate a veteran for the Veterans Making A Difference Program! Visit https://www.meldonlaw.com/veterans-making-a-difference-program/ for more information on the Veterans Making A Difference Program.