The Mark White Show

Tonight on The Mark White Show, I’ll be talking with Karen Belcher, Co-Founder and Director of Clinical Operations for The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic in Birmingham.

Karen is a registered nurse and TBRI practitioner who has spent more than two decades working with children and families navigating adoption, foster care, and kinship care. What started at UAB Children’s Hospital has grown into a standalone nonprofit focused on meeting the real, often unseen needs of these families through medical care, mental health support, and guidance for caregivers.

We’re going to take a closer look at what these children and families are truly facing, the misconceptions that often surround their journeys, and why understanding and support from the community matters more than most people realize.

Join me for a conversation that brings insight, compassion, and a better understanding of how we can all be part of the support system.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I talk with Marci Prescott of the Alabama Kidney Foundation about how it all began. What started with one patient considering stopping dialysis due to financial burden led William Rowe to take action. His response created a mission that continues today, providing financial assistance, education, and support to kidney patients across Alabama. This story is a reminder that one moment, one decision to help, can grow into something that impacts countless lives.

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On tonight’s show, I’m joined by Marcie Prescott with the Alabama Kidney Foundation to talk about the impact kidney disease is having on families across our state and how our communities can step in to help.

As we move through the month of April, attention is already turning toward the Birmingham Kidney Walk coming up on May 9th at Spain Park High School. Teams are forming, fundraising is underway, and this is a great time to get involved.

Marcie shares how the Alabama Kidney Foundation supports patients through financial assistance, education, and critical resources, along with the real challenges many families are facing every day.

We also talk about how you can take part in the Birmingham Kidney Walk, whether by forming a team, making a donation, volunteering, or simply showing up to support those who need it most.

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On this edition of the MADM, we share the story of a family who made a life-changing decision, to open their home to four foster children.

Jocelyn Turner joins me to talk about her co-worker and friend, Abby, the kind of person she is, and why this moment deserves our attention and support.

Taking in four children at once comes with emotional, physical, and financial challenges. This conversation focuses on the heart behind that decision and how a community can come alongside a family doing something selfless.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to show up for others in a real way, this is that story.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I’m sharing Jewell Brown’s journey and her need for a kidney donor. After facing kidney challenges since childhood and receiving a transplant from her mom that has lasted 20 years, Jewel is now in renal failure and searching for a living donor. This segment highlights both the reality that transplants are not always permanent and the opportunity for someone to make a life-changing difference.

To learn more about becoming a living donor for Jewel, you can follow Be Jewell's Lifeline and/or contact Lara Reed with the transplant team at the University of Cincinnati Health at 513-584-8313.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I'm sharing a simple moment that turned into a meaningful lesson. While working on a small project with April, I was reminded how much you can learn when you build something together. From communication to patience to handling frustration, those everyday moments reveal how we work as a team. This message highlights how the process often matters more than the project itself.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, Crystal Strickland shares some of her journey after receiving a rare cancer diagnosis of EHE. From reading the results in her portal to learning that even her oncologist had limited knowledge of the disease, Crystal was faced with uncertainty from the very beginning. Her story highlights the importance of support, self-advocacy, and finding trusted resources when answers aren’t easy to come by.

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On this edition of The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Crystal Lineberger Strickland, a dedicated educator, dyslexia advocate, and difference maker who has spent her life helping others overcome obstacles. Now, Crystal is facing a battle of her own as she fights a rare form of liver cancer known as epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) while awaiting a transplant.

Crystal shares her journey, the impact she has made on countless lives, and the strength she draws from her faith and community during this difficult season. This is a story about resilience, purpose, and the power of people coming together when it matters most.

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On this Make A Difference Minute, I talk with Kate O’Neal of The Caring Link about their New Beginnings School Readiness Program. This initiative provides students with new clothes, shoes, school supplies, hygiene kits, and access to essential services so they can walk into the classroom confident and prepared. As families face rising costs and more students experience displacement, programs like New Beginnings are helping meet real needs and giving kids a strong start to the school year.

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Tonight, on The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Clarissa and Lillian Glanton, the mother and sister of Webb Glanton, whose life was tragically lost to a fentanyl-laced pill. In the midst of their grief, they’ve chosen to speak out, share Webb’s story, and create the Webb Glanton Foundation to help raise awareness and protect others from the dangers of fentanyl.

I also talk with Kate O’Neal of The Caring Link about their upcoming “Link Up” event, a community fundraiser supporting their New Beginnings school readiness program. This effort helps provide local students with clothing, shoes, school supplies, and more, giving them the confidence and tools they need to start the school year strong.

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