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Helen Keller's Birthplace-Ivy Green & Cora's Corner

On this edition of TMWS, Cora and I traveled to Tuscumbia, Alabama, to the birthplace of Helen Keller, Ivy Green. As we get ready for The Miracle Worker play season, I have Executive Director Sue Pilkilton along with play director Caroline Self and actresses Lillie Meyer (Helen Keller) and Anna Kelley (Kate Keller). After that, we'll have an episode of Cora's Corner with Cora White! I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

37m
May 27
Make A Difference Minute: Helen Keller Birthplace-Ivy Green with Sue Pilkilton

On today’s MADM, we’re featuring Helen Keller's Birthplace-Ivy Green with Executive Director Sue Pilkilton! The Miracle Worker begins June 2nd! Get your tickets at TheMiracleWorker.info. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama PhoenixGlassRecycling.com

2m
May 27
Helen Keller's Birthplace-Ivy Green Presents The Miracle Worker

On this edition of TMWS, Cora and I traveled to Tuscumbia, Alabama, to the birthplace of Helen Keller, Ivy Green. As we get ready for The Miracle Worker play season, I have Executive Director Sue Pilkilton along with play director Caroline Self and actresses Lillie Meyer (Helen Keller) and Anna Kelley (Kate Keller). I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

33m
May 27
Make A Difference Minute: Legion of Honor Medal Posthumously Awarded to WWII Veteran James Cantrell

On this MADM, I am speaking with Ron Cantrell about the significance of his father, James Cantrell, receiving the French Legion of Honor Medal. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine

2m
May 26
The 15 Minute Project with Emma Gregory

Tonight, I’m honored to introduce to you Emma Gregory, founder of The 15 Minute Project! Emma will be sharing about her personal battle with depression and experiences that led her to want to help others, including the moment where Sheffield Police Department Sgt. Nick Risner talked Emma out of taking her life.

35m
May 26
Make A Difference Minute: Honoring Veteran Legacies

On today’s MADM, I am highlighting Honoring Veteran Legacies with Chris Battè as three WWII veterans and travel companions prepare to travel to Normandy, France, to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com

3m
May 25
Legion of Honor Ceremony for WWII Veteran James Cantrell & Honoring Veteran Legacies D-Day Trip

For this edition of TMWS, Cora and I traveled to Fayetteville, Tennessee, to attend the French Legion of Honor Medal Ceremony posthumously presented in honor of WWII veteran James Cantrell and hosted by Honoring Veteran Legacies. After the ceremony, I was able to speak with Ron Cantrell, James Cantrell's son, along with French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonquères & Chris Batté with Honoring Veteran Legacies. Chris is sharing about an upcoming trip with WWII veterans to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day. I hope you will listen and share this show with others as we continue to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

31m
May 25
Make A Difference Minute: Consulate General of France in Atlanta Anne-Laure Desjonquères

On today’s MADM, I’ll be featuring Consulate General of France in Atlanta Anne-Laure Desjonquères who traveled to Fayetteville, Tennessee, yesterday to posthumously honor WWII veteran James Cantrell with the French Legion of Honor Medal. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL

2m
May 24
Legion of Honor Ceremony for WWII Veteran James Cantrell & Honoring Veteran Legacies D-Day Trip

For this edition of TMWS, Cora and I traveled to Fayetteville, Tennessee, to attend the French Legion of Honor Medal Ceremony posthumously presented in honor of WWII veteran James Cantrell and hosted by Honoring Veteran Legacies. After the ceremony, I was able to speak with Ron Cantrell, James Cantrell's son, along with French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonquères & Chris Batté with Honoring Veteran Legacies. Chris is sharing about an upcoming trip with WWII veterans to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day. I hope you will listen and share this show with others as we continue to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

31m
May 24
Make A Difference Minute: Kelsey Terry Shares Passion for Suicide Prevention

On this MADM, Kelsey Terry, who is a student at UNA, shares about her speech that she recently made to her class focus on suicide prevention and awareness. Her speech highlighted the passing of Sheffield Police Officer Christian Nix and a call to action. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

2m
May 23
Music & Memory with Program Director Justin Russo

Thanks to Brenda Lynn Allen of Brenda Lynn Allen Music, I found out about Music & Memory and wanted to share about the work of this organization when it comes to those living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share my conversation with Music & Memory Program Director Justin Russo.

33m
May 23
Make A Difference Minute: Music & Memory with Justin Russo

On this MADM, Justin Russo is sharing his background and the benefits of a music playlist for those who are living with dementia or Alzheimer's. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

2m
May 22
Make A Difference Minute: The Loved & Wanted Project with April Howton

On this MADM, April Howton is sharing about how the "Loved & Wanted" token effort came to be! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com

2m
May 21
Sonji Patterson with Songee'z Training Moments & Cora's Corner

On today's show, I’m highlighting Sonji Patterson with Songee'z Training Moments! Sonji recently conducted free ethnic haircare & skincare workshops at the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association Conference. After my conversation with Sonji, very fittingly, Cora will be reading “Hair Love” on Cora’s Corner!

38m
May 20
Make A Difference Minute: The 15 Minute Project

On this MADM, Emma Gregory is sharing how Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner saved her life and how that moment inspired her to help others who are battling depression through The 15 Minute Project effort. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama PhoenixGlassRecycling.com

2m
May 20
The 15 Minute Project with Emma Gregory

Tonight, I’m honored to introduce to you Emma Gregory, founder of The 15 Minute Project! Emma will be sharing about her personal battle with depression and experiences that led her to want to help others, including the moment where Sheffield Police Department Sgt. Nick Risner talked Emma out of taking her life.

35m
May 20
Make A Difference Minute: The Loved & Wanted Project with April Howton

On this MADM, April Howton is sharing about how the "Loved & Wanted" token effort came to be! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine

2m
May 19
April Howton with "Loved & Wanted" Token Project

On tonight's show, I'm speaking with April Long Howton of Studio 23’s Seven Wood Designs in Florence, Alabama! April is sharing about the “You Are Loved & Wanted” token effort that has taken off in a big way! I hope you will listen and share!

35m
May 19
Make A Difference Minute: Tennessee Aquarium Presents Secrets of the Sea 3D

On this MADM, as summer quickly approaches, Thom Benson is sharing about the Secrets of the Sea 3D at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com

3m
May 18
Tennessee Aquarium Presents SEA-sonal Summer Fun With Secrets of the Sea 3D

On this edition of TMWS, I have returning guest Thom Benson with the Tennessee Aquarium! Thom is sharing about the exciting new experiences as the Aquarium gears up for this summer! I hope you will listen and share.

31m
May 18
Make A Difference Minute: Songee'z Station Hair Salon Helping Foster & Adoptive Families

On this MADM, Sonji Patterson of Songee'z Station Hair Salon is sharing about her work with foster & adoptive families by helping them with haircare & skincare. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL

2m
May 17
Sonji Patterson with Songee'z Station Hair Salon

On this edition of TMWS, I am happy to have Sonji Patterson with Songee'z Station Hair Salon to share about her recent trip to the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parents Association Conference where she offered free haircare and skincare workshops for foster and adoptive families. I hope you will listen and share.

34m
May 17
Make A Difference Minute: VA Radio Outreach

On this MADM, Mike Richman is sharing about the VA Radio Outreach effort to bring awareness to important benefits, services, and programs for veterans. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com

2m
May 16
VA Radio Outreach with Mike Richman

Thanks to Kevin Daniels with Rocket City Broadcasting, on tonight’s show, I’ll be speaking with Communications Specialist Veterans Experience Office (VEO) Mike Richman. On tonight's show, Mike is sharing about VA Radio Outreach as they work to share important benefits, services, and programs with veterans. I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

32m
May 16
Make A Difference Minute: Author Antonio Grate Discusses Book "The Power of One"

On this part two edition of the MADM with Antonio Grate, Antonio is sharing the mission of his book, "The Power of One: How Guardians Can Successfully Transition Their Foster Child into Their New Home." I hope you will listen and share this segment. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com

2m
May 15
Make A Difference Minute: Karen Poteet Addresses Drug & Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

On this MADM, I am speaking with Karen Poteet who was a guest speaker at the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association Conference. Karen is discussing the subject of drug and alcohol use by mothers during pregnancy. Sponsor: Bob Sykes Bar B Q BobSykes.com

2m
May 14
Corrie Merchant with Alabama Parent Education Center & Cora's Corner

On this edition of TMWS, I have Corrie Merchant who was a guest presenter at the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association Conference. Corrie serves with the Alabama Parent Education Center in Wetumpka, Alabama. She is sharing about IEP meetings and the importance of these meetings for students, caregivers, educators, and administrators. After my conversation with Corrie, we'll have a special Mother's Day edition of Cora's Corner. I hope you will listen and share.

39m
May 13
Make A Difference Minute: Motivational Speaker Antonio Grate

During my trip to the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Conference, I was able to speak with Antonio Grate who was raised by his grandmother in Chicago. It is very fitting on this Mother's Day weekend that Antonio is sharing some of that experience and the importance of his grandmother in his life on the MADM. Sponsor: Phoenix Glass Recycling of North Alabama phoenixglassrecycling.com

2m
May 13
2023 AFAPA Conference with Antonio Grate, Karen Poteet, & Stacy Justice

On this edition of TMWS, I am continuing my series from the 2023 Alabama Foster & Adoptive Parent Association Conference in Talladega, Alabama, as I speak with keynote speaker Antonio Grate as well as presenter Karen Poteet and AFAPA board member Stacy Justice. I hope you will listen and share this show with others.

39m
May 13
Make A Difference Minute: Brenna Williams & Kindness Project

On this MADM, Brooks High School English teacher Brenna Williams is sharing about the Kindness Project that resulted 12,000 compliments school-wide this year! I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine

2m
May 12