Ashley Rakes and Stacy Horner-Dunn preview the annual walk at Kenmore Park on September 24th. The walk raises awareness and funds. We talk about warning signs and how to advocate.
Joanie DeShazo and Daniela Vitola preview the Fall Family Festival and Pumpkin Derby at Pratt Park on October 1st. Also info on Schools Out Days, basketball, over 50 programs and Drool in the Pool. staffordparks.com
Ginger Walker with the Give Back Team of Coldwell Banker Elite talks about collecting toys for Dr. Bear’s closet at Children’s National Hospital. Collection sites around the Fredericksburg area or you can use Amazon Prime. Also an
Alexis Innis with an overview of the blood situation. Donors still needed: 65% of the population is eligible to give, 3% actually gives. Info on how to give or sponsor a blood drive at redcrossblood.org
Andie Ayers talks about Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, the work of FGP and how each child and family tells a story and helps educate the region
Discussion on the state of historic preservation in the city, the high cost of living in Fredericksburg, and upcoming projects.
Kathy Anderson with information on a fire caused by lightning at the women’s domestic violence shelter. She talks about the damage and how you can help. empowerhouseva.org Hotline number: 540-373-9373
Fredericksburg immigration lawyer Jennifer Cervantes talks about the work of Spero Worldwide. They’re raising money to get over 800 people out of Afghanistan and to Brazil. To raise money there’s a raffle for a Tesla. freedomraffle.org
Library Director Martha Hutzel talks with us about IdeaSpace, the 50 state library card display, Friends of the Library and the Library Speakers Consortium.
Ruby Brabo, Steve Weissman and Ryan McGill talk about the work of the Virginia Professional Firefighter Charitable Foundation and the Virginia Chapter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Much is being done to educate and assist.
