Hey guys! I’m back after a little break, just in time to talk dogs. Always and Furever Animal Sanctuary specializes in finding homes for senior dogs and they are having a golf tournament this Friday 6/11/21.

For more information about donating, their silent auction or adoption/fostering a pet, go to

AlwaysandFurever.love

This week I get to learn about being a comic book artist from Freddie Williams.

www.freddieart.com.

Courtney Hopkins is a freelance producer. She has worked on many fun projects including Bargain Mansions which is created right here in Kansas City. Courtney is also Co-Vice President of Women In Film + Media Kansas City. Learn more at wifmkc.org

Noah’s Bandage Run (4/18/21) Noahsbandagerun.com

Aids Walk KC (4/24/21) Aidswalkkansascity.org

This week I’m starting things off with an update on my radio partner, Ronnie Rocket’s heart health. It’s been over a year since his lifesaving surgery and his story was featured on the news. (Big thanks to Kelly Eckerman, KMBC)

Then, one of the original Head Start programs in the country is right here in the Kansas City area but they are in dire need of funds. Executive Director, Terrie VanZandt-Travis and Director of Development & Community Relations, Jessica Hoffman share with us all the amazing ways the program helps families and how you can help. www.growingfutureseec.org

Debbie Horn is getting creative with this year’s FashionAbility Gala. The fundraiser for Inclusion Connections is going virtual in 2021. www.galakc.org

Next, Jenn shares her daughter, Avery’s, experience at St. Jude hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. www.stjude.org

Deb Wiebrecht, Executive Director Variety The Children’s Charity, gives an update on Randi Mahomes’ birthday fundraiser and announces a new project at the Kansas City airport to make traveling more inclusive for all families. Varietykc.org

Then, Stacie Petersen, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar for the National WWI Museum and Memorial talks about the new exhibit opening up this week. theworldwar.org

Randi Mahomes, the “QB Producer” is the proud mother of Patrick, Jackson, and Mia. She will soon have a daughter in law, Brittany and a new granddaughter! Randi is raising money for Variety KC and she needs your help. Donate to Varietykc.org and check out her own website, QBproducer.com.

Then, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Dan Leong, American Cancer Society, shares how a vaccine can help protect you and your teenagers. Learn more at Cancer.org.

This week, we are looking ahead to February…sharing everything the American Heart Association is planning for Heart month. Get more information at Heart.org.

Then, Dr. Oz checks in for his monthly update on the Covid vaccine, healthy sleep in 2021 and more.