Sunday Morning Magazine

Paul Getzel is the Executive Director of NAMI Seattle and gives us an overview of the important work his organization does in our community, as well as nationwide. Providing education and awareness, plus working on advocacy, is part of the work. There's a special volunteer opportunity incoming - on Thursday October 10th, NAMI Seattle volunteers, staff, and Board members will sell 50/50 raffle tickets to fans at Lumen Field during that night's Seahawks/49ers game. One lucky raffle winner will go home with half of the funds collected, the other half going to support NAMI Seattle and other wonderful local nonprofits who are Seahawks Spirit of 12 Partners, like Seattle Out and Proud Foundation, Northwest Harvest, and Compass Housing Alliance. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, register at: https://www.seahawks.com/community/charitable-foundation/50-50-volunteer

www.namiseattle.org 

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Cynthia Leitich Smith is a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and a bestselling author of books for all ages. She has won the American Indian Youth Literature award and is the author-curator of Heartdrum, a Native-focused imprint at HarperCollins Children's Books. Cynthia's newest book is "On a Wing and a Tear," a wonderful and engaging blend of contemporary journey and folklore.

www.cynthialeitichsmith.com

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Christine Saxman is a racial equity facilitator and shares her journey with us, in discussing her new book co-authored with Shelly Tochluk - "Being White Today: A Roadmap for a Positive Antiracist Life." Christine takes us on an overview path, one including the value of emotional resilience, a vow to be more inclusive, and the encouragement to maintain an active support network. The authors are hosting a free zoom event on Monday, September 23.

www.beingwhitetoday.com

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Michelle Millman is the new CEO of Cancer Pathways, having taken the helm nearly a year ago, being tapped personally by founder/former CEO Anna Gottleib. Michelle retired from her days as a KIRO 7 morning news anchor, with Anna soon inviting her in for this new role. Michelle has long volunteered with Cancer Pathways and carries her own personal stories to relate about facing cancer, the diagnosis, what it does in our life, how we manage it. Michelle is the perfect person to lead Cancer Pathways as Anna steps away, and we certainly feel it as she shares the work taking place, both locally and across the country. Michelle extends the invitation to their biggest annual fundraiser, the "Surviving with Style Fashion Show and Gala", Saturday October 19th at the Westin in Downtown Seattle. This is important work to support, because each of us has likely been touched by this disease in some way, and because all the programs are free to those who use them, but as we know "free" does still have a price tag.

www.cancerpathways.org

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Al Tsai is a cardiac arrest survivor, and Vice President of Community Impact for American Heart Association Puget Sound. Al is an ideal spokesperson to underscore the case for learning CPR, as it saved his life. Al shares his story and extends an invite to the AHA's annual Puget Sound Heart and Stroke Walk, taking place September 21, 9AM at Seattle Center, and September 28, 10am in at Tacoma's Cheney Stadium. The theme for this year's walk is "I Walk to Save Lives". With heart disease and stroke leading causes of death or disability in the US, we are doing this for ourselves, for our family and community. We are fundraising and saving lives.

www.pugetsoundheartwalk.org

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Tyler Pagel is Development Director for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, and brings us details for their big 2024 fundraiser, the "More than Pink Breast Cancer Walk". It's a great celebration, happening at the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, September 28, with speakers and honors being paid to Survivors, Thrivers, and those no longer with us. After proceedings conclude, participants can enjoy the zoo through the afternoon. Pre-registration is requested for the Walk, so as to make entering the zoo more streamlined. This is a fundraiser where monies contributed are used for research, along with education, community support and advocacy for those going through the breast cancer challenge! Volunteers are always welcome, as the opportunities are bountiful.

www.komen.org/seattlewalk

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David Steinman is a consumer advocate, investigative journalist, and author. His latest book combines his knowledge in all three fields, entitled "Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins." The nonfiction release shows how popular products - from shampoos to snack foods to cleaning products - are contaminated with chemical toxins and describes how to buy safe products to protect your family. 

www.raisinghealthykidsthebook.com 

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Gina Grappone is the Development Director of The Recovery Cafe, whose origins in Seattle date back 20 years. Today there are 2 locations, one at Denny & Boren, another in the SODO area. Two among more than 60 cafes across the US, and one in Canada. It's an empowering peer model providing support for mental and physical health, nutrition, community and connection, jobs, and leadership skills. You could consider Recovery Cafe a refuge for healing. The support is no cost to those who are members, and that's where we have the opportunity to support this important work, to support our community neighbors in need. Standing in the Gap is the group's annual fundraising luncheon at Seattle Center, on Thursday, September 19, 11:30-1pm. Please support, even volunteer.

www.recoverycafe.org

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Brian Belefant is a Portland-based author and award-winning photographer who began his career as an advertising copywriter, writing hundreds of commercials for major brands, from Nissan to Pepsi. His short stories appear in American Writers Review, Magpie Messenger, Story Unlikely, Libretto and Half and One. He's written several novels and discusses his newest "The Sultan of Garbage," about a disillusioned commercial photographer obsessed with the mounds of trash that our society produces. With consideration to the many tons we can't dispose of, this book is an excellent conversation starter.

www.sultanofgarbage.com 

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Mary Chung Hayashi is an award-winning author, national healthcare leader, and former member of the California State Assembly. With a distinguished career in public service, she has spearheaded substantial reforms in mental health services, championed gender equality, and forged powerful, unprecedented partnerships for social causes that previously had no financial or public backing. Mary has been recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the American Red Cross and the California Medical Association. Mary joins us to talk about her new book "Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation."

www.maryhayashi.com, on X (@MaryHayashiCA), Instagram (maryhayashica), Facebook (maryhayashica) and LinkedIn (mary-hayashi)

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