The Mark White Show

For four years, Sandra Miller searched for answers as numbness and tingling in her leg became pain that made walking, driving, and sleeping difficult. Initially told her symptoms were related to stress, she continued speaking up until testing revealed a rare desmoid tumor.

Tonight, Sandra joins me alongside UCLA oncologist and sarcoma specialist Dr. Noah Federman to discuss her experience, the importance of specialized care, & how patients can better understand their treatment options.

If you or someone you love is still searching for answers, I hope this conversation encourages you to keep asking questions and advocating for your health.

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On this edition of TMWS, I’m joined by Keri Morrison, Executive Director of Live Like Jake, for a conversation every parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, and community member needs to hear.

After the heartbreaking loss of her son Jake, Keri turned unimaginable grief into a mission focused on childhood drowning prevention, water safety awareness, and helping families protect their children through education and swim lesson scholarships.

This is a conversation that could help save lives.

Tune in for an important and heartfelt discussion with Keri Morrison of Live Like Jake. Please share.

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Tonight, I’m joined by Limestone County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, Athens Police Department - Alabama Chief Anthony Pressnell, and Vickie Leasher with Crisis Services of North Alabama.

From providing Christmas gifts for children in foster care through the Drive for Kids Golf Tournament to standing with survivors of domestic violence at “A Night of Hope and Healing,” we’re highlighting people working to support our community.

Please share this program with your family, friends, & neighbors!

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If stories like this are why you follow The Mark White Show, I’d appreciate your vote in the Top Host competition. This opportunity could help me recognize more difference-makers, share overlooked stories, and connect people with help.

You can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and no donation is required. If you choose to donate for additional votes, funds raised through the competition help support the Ryan Seacrest Foundation through a grant from AIT. The foundation creates interactive media studios in children’s hospitals nationwide.

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On tomorrow’s Make a Difference Minute, Alan Nichols of Dogpatch Q shares how Operation BBQ Relief brings hot meals to communities affected by disasters.

I met Alan, a Vietnam veteran and longtime volunteer, at The Butcher - Meat Co. The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff in Vinemont, Alabama.

What began in 2011 with barbecue teams coming together to feed people following a disaster has grown into an effort that has served more than 13 million meals. Alan shares how volunteers travel into disaster-stricken communities, prepare thousands of meals, and build lasting friendships through their service.

Recognized as Operation BBQ Relief Volunteer of the Year in 2019, Alan continues to give his time because he believes in the work & the people behind it.

Learn more about Operation BBQ Relief and volunteer opportunities at operationbbqrelief.org.

This Make a Difference Minute will be brought to you by Athens Bible School, a proud community partner of The Mark White Show. We appreciate their support as we continue sharing stories of encouragement, service, and people making a difference in their communities.

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On tomorrow’s Make a Difference Minute, Bradley Barrontine of Huntsville, Alabama, shares how a life-saving liver transplant gave him a second chance at life.

After 18 years in the National Guard, deployments, regular physical examinations, and an active lifestyle, Brad never imagined he would be diagnosed with a rare genetic liver disorder at age 53.

Within months of learning he needed a new liver, Brad was placed on the transplant waiting list at UAB. That November, he received the call that would change his life.

I met Brad at The Butcher - Meat Co. The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff, where he was helping raise awareness about organ donation through Legacy of Hope & Donate Life America.

Tomorrow, Brad is sharing his experience and encouraging others to consider becoming organ donors. His story is a powerful reminder that someone’s decision to give can mean another person’s opportunity to live.

Learn more about organ donation and donor registration at DonateLife.net.

This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, a proud community partner of The Mark White Show. We appreciate their support as we continue sharing stories of encouragement, service, and people making a difference in their communities.

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On this Make a Difference Minute, we honor the life and legacy of the late Stacy Wolfe and the continuing work of the Stacy Wolfe Breast Cancer Foundation.

Through the generosity of donors and community supporters, the foundation is helping cancer patients and their families with immediate needs, including travel expenses for treatment at MD Anderson, medical bills, and other financial challenges.

At the time of recording, the foundation had experienced tremendous growth in just a year and a half, including two recent donations totaling $18,000 to help continue its mission.

As we extend our deepest condolences to Stacy's family, we also recognize the difference being made in her name and the many people who are coming together to support families facing cancer.

Learn more about the Stacy Wolfe Breast Cancer Foundation at swbcfoundation.com.

This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, a proud community partner of The Mark White Show. We appreciate their support as we continue sharing stories of encouragement, service, and people making a difference in their communities.

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If highlighting efforts like this are why you follow The Mark White Show, I’d appreciate your vote in the Top Host competition. This opportunity could help me recognize more difference-makers, share overlooked stories, and connect people with help.

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On this Make a Difference Minute, Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin shares how the Sheriff’s annual Drive for Kids golf tournament helps provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care.

While many sponsors and donors may never see the children receiving their gifts because of privacy considerations, Sheriff McLaughlin wants every supporter to understand the difference their generosity makes.

With more children needing help than available funding can sometimes cover, every contribution matters. Sheriff McLaughlin explains that every penny raised goes toward purchasing gifts and helping children experience the joy of Christmas.

Whether you live in Limestone County or elsewhere, you can help make Christmas brighter for a child in foster care.

This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., a proud community partner of The Mark White Show. We appreciate their support as we continue sharing stories of encouragement, service, and people making a difference in their communities.

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If efforts like this are why you follow The Mark White Show, I’d appreciate your vote in the Top Host competition. This opportunity could help me recognize more difference-makers, share overlooked stories, and connect people with help.

You can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and no donation is required. If you choose to donate for additional votes, funds raised through the competition help support the Ryan Seacrest Foundation through a grant from AIT. The foundation creates interactive media studios in children’s hospitals nationwide.

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Tonight, I’m joined by Limestone County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, Athens Police Department - Alabama Chief Anthony Pressnell, and Vickie Leasher with Crisis Services of North Alabama.

From providing Christmas gifts for children in foster care through the Drive for Kids Golf Tournament to standing with survivors of domestic violence at “A Night of Hope and Healing,” we’re highlighting people working to support our community.

Please share this program with your family, friends, & neighbors!

Real stories.

Real people.

Real impact.

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If stories like this are why you follow The Mark White Show, I’d appreciate your vote in the Top Host competition. This opportunity could help me recognize more difference-makers, share overlooked stories, and connect people with help.

You can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and no donation is required. If you choose to donate for additional votes, funds raised through the competition help support the Ryan Seacrest Foundation through a grant from AIT. The foundation creates interactive media studios in children’s hospitals nationwide.

Thank you for supporting the work I care so much about!

VOTE: tophost.org/2026/mark-white-3

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On this Make a Difference Minute, Sean Tucker, Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book, shares what parents should look for when purchasing a safe, affordable vehicle for a teen driver.

From anti-lock brakes and stability control to independent crash-test ratings, Sean explains why safety should remain a priority, even when shopping for an older used vehicle.

Kelley Blue Book has identified vehicles meeting its safety criteria across several price ranges, including options under $10,000.

Find the Best Cars for Teens recommendations at KBB.com.

This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., a proud community partner of The Mark White Show. We appreciate their support as we continue sharing stories of encouragement, service, and people making a difference in their communities.

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In the promo picture, I'm pictured with my granddad at age 16 with my first car, a Dodge Spirit. I remember what it meant to have those keys. My first time to drive was to the Lauderdale County High School football field to practice my kicking. Now, as a dad, I can appreciate that milestone from a parent’s perspective, too.

Tonight, I’m welcoming Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, for “Handing Over the Keys: Choosing a Safe, Affordable Car for Your Teen.”

We’ll discuss safety features families should prioritize, buying new versus used, and Kelley Blue Book’s 2026 recommendations, including options under $10,000. It’s a practical conversation for families preparing for a young driver’s first car.

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