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Today Scott Spezzano sits down with Kelly Fisher from Girls on the Run an organization that is about so much more than running.It's a nonprofit that empowers girls to achieve thei greatest potentionalLearn more: https://www.girlsontherun.org/

Eric from Wilbert's was in to talk about the importance of giving back to the Rochester community not only during the holidays but all year round.Here are some of the great local efforts you can help Wilbert's supporthttps://www.wilberts.com/

Julie Bennett and her daycare group have been helping families during the holidays for the past 5 years. Last year, Julie decided to change the name to Zoey’s Christmas Angels to honor her niece Zoey and keep her legacy alive.The main goal of Zoey's Chrismas Angels is to provide Christmas gifts and dinner to families in need.Zoey Daggett from Fairport, NY died of DIPG brain tumor July 4th, 2018, she was just 5 years old.Click here for more information on Zoey and Zoey's Christmas Angels: https://www.gofundme.com/f/zoeys-christmas-angels?pc=fb_co_campmgmtbnr_m&rcid=r01-156924428145-43deeca3123746f5&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbanner&fbclid=IwAR0nh_sSNMd8FEw0lkGumIvp2bk7A4oLUCqx9XnnqGCmxjfb8trGfpw7Kkw

39th annual Hilton Apple FestivalSaturday, Oct 5th & Sunday, Oct 6thEach year this festival grows bigger and better and this year is no exception. Board member Denise tells us all the exciting new vendors and entertainment.Click here for all the details: https://www.hiltonapplefest.org/

The mission of the Arc Foundation of Monroe is to create an inclusive society where the people they support may live truly integrated lives and reach their full potential as a part of our community. The Arc has been a fabric of the Rochester community for decades providing countless services and programs to individuals with developmental disabilities. Today Megan Alchowiak talks to us about the upcoming “Toast to the Arc” event. “Toast to the Arc” is an annual fundraising effort for the ARC. Megan also shared some exciting news! The new initiative at the Arc “The Home makeover Challenge.” The goal is to raise money to assist in renovating some of the homes for the residents. Giving the homes some TLC with updates and upgrades to the accessibility.

There's so much excitement at the YMCA especially now with the anticipation of the new Schottland branch opening soon!The YMCA is known for creating a welcoming family atmosphere that is dedicated to supporting neighbors in our community.

The statistics are alarming. The stories are heartbreaking. The only way to stop the Opioid problem is with education. This week Jennifer Faringer from The National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence (NCADD) joins the conversation. Opioids- what are they? Alternatives to consider whenever possible Is CBD a safe way to deal with chronic pain Why is heroin so popular? What can you do? Where to seek help?

The word Chiropractic actually means "to be done by hand". Chiropractors use small adjustments to the spine to create balance and uninterrupted flow of messages through your nervous system which connects your brain to the rest of your body. The nervous system includes the brain, the spinal cord, and every nerve cell connected to them. The brain and nervous system not only keep us alive, but also repair, renew, coordinate, and heal EVERY part of the body, from the largest organs down to the smallest cells. ALL of these functions are accomplished automatically, as long as there is no disruption of flow along the nervous system or your spine. Learn more about Tree of Life Chiropractic : https://www.treeofliferoc.com/

Scott Spezzano sits down with the great people of Epilepsy-Pralid to learn more about the organization and help spread the word and support all individuals in our community with developmental or acquired brain conditions. Click here to learn more

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Most, if not all of us, have said it  “Later” We’ll start eating healthy "later" We’ll start working out "later" We make an excuse why NOT to start now.   What is really holding us back from doing it now? Today Balanced Life Health Coaching Lori Nolan joins the conversation to help us stop saying "later" and instead just starting it now. Specifically talking about eating healthy, Lori will list which foods we should absolutely stay away from and which foods we should make a staple in our house. Plus Lori will help us navigate the Farmer's Market. What questions should we be asking before buying?

Children Awaiting Parents, Inc. (CAP) is a national, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. For 40 years, we have been dedicated to finding adoptive homes for America's waiting children. CAP's mission is to recruit foster and adoptive families across the United States for children who have been waiting the longest for a family. Our waiting children are often older, minorities, sibling groups who wish to be placed together, or children with emotional, mental and/or physical disabilities - children who are typically categorized as "special needs" or "hardest to place."

Beat Brain Cancer 5k Annual 5k run and 1 mile walk June 8 East Rochester High School 9am This year the recipient is Vivian Stoch, a beautiful 8-year old girl from Webster, NY who loves cheerleading and gymnastics. Vivian is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for medulloblastoma, a pediatric form of brain cancer. Vivian was diagnosed back in April of 2018 has been through surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and has had many set backs. Please help raise money for this strong little girl and her family. Click here for Vivian’s full story. Beat Brain Cancer 5k was created in memory of Desiree Stockholm, a nurse practitioner who passed away from a rare form of brain cancer at only 31 years old.

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We talked about the successful Friendship Walk which raised $10,000 over the goal, the free summer activities that Best Buddies offers and the upcoming Champions event which is one of the major fundraising efforts.   

If you live in Rochester you know how giving Rochestarians are.  How much pride we have in our community. And this is the perfect example, the annual Clean Sweep event the city hosts every year. Saturday May 11 8 a.m. to noon Beginning at Frontier Field Volunteers will gather to collect a free Clean Sweep t-shirt, eat a light breakfast and get their assignments before heading out to project sites in city neighborhoods. Volunteers participating in Clean Sweep will receive a free ticket to that day's baseball game, which starts at 1:05 p.m. that afternoon. They'll also receive a voucher for food and drink at the game. Free parking will be available to those wearing Clean Sweep t-shirts. Click here for more details